2019-Folsom Magazine by the Greater Folsom Partnership

FOLSOM 

MAGAZINE 

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MAGAZINE 

CHOOSE. VISIT. CONNECT. 

Contents 

6 Rainbow Bridge 

10 River District 

14 Murals of Folsom 

16 Day Tripper 

27 Diverse Housing 

31 Millennials 

33 Education 

34 Events 

37 Women Leaders 

45 Dining 

48 Happy Hour 

51 13 Distinctive Things 

54 Welcome Dogs 

Joseph P. Gagliardi 

CEO - Greater Folsom 

Partnership 

Mary Ann McAlea 

Senior Vice President 

DIVISIONS 

Taryn Grows 

Products and Services 

Lisa Lorraine, 

Megan Murphy 

Marketing and 

Communications 

Shannon Robb, 

Annie Hodges 

Business Development 

Sharon Williams, 

Nancy Christeson 

Visitor Center 

Robert Cline 

Economic Development 

Jennifer Jiminez, 

Nan Bloodworth 

Accounting 

Deirdre Livingston 

Executive Assistant 

CONSULTANTS 

Will Kempton, 

Economic Development 

Libby Siino 

Major Events 

Nicole Hoover 

Events Coordinator 

Kristine Keables 

Communications 

Debbie Hurst 

CPA 

57 Development Facts 

60 Rodeo! 

65 Instagram 

66 Beautiful Recognition 

This publication produced in partnership with: 

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Cover photo by Menka Belgal 

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RAINBOW BRIDGE 

Welcome to 

Folsom! 

You may be reading this because of Folsom’s reputation as an emerging tech hub in Northern CA or because 

you know that Folsom was rated the #1 place in California to raise a family (WalletHub 2018). 

ABOUT 

GREATER FOLSOM PARTNERSHIP 

Three non-profit organizations – the Folsom Chamber 

of Commerce, Folsom Economic Development 

Corporation and the Folsom Tourism Bureau – 

collaborate as a partnership to benefit Folsom’s 

economic well-being. These three organizations are 

important drivers of vitality uniting the business 

community with tourism, jobs creation and business 

advocacy. 

The newly opened Johnny Cash Trail may intrigue 

you about Folsom’s legendary history or the stand up 

paddleboarders floating down Lake Natoma may have 

captured your imagination as you drove over the bridge 

coming into Folsom. Whatever brought you here, you 

are quickly discovering that Folsom is one of the best 

communities in the state! 

For those looking to move to our award-winning 

community, the job market here is open for business. The 

Highway 50 corridor, anchored by Folsom, has the highest 

concentration of private sector jobs in the region. Intel, 

Micron, PowerSchool, Stem Express, VSP, Kikkoman are 

just a few of the companies who have chosen Folsom. 

Learn more about how Folsom is attracting talented people 

and businesses at ChooseFolsom.com. 


Rainbow Bridge 

Treasured for 

100 Years 

By Roberta Long 

C E N T E N N I A L 

Of all the bridges in the world, few capture 

the hearts and imaginations like Folsom’s 

Rainbow Bridge. It is the symbol of Folsom, 

and its likeness is seen in everything 

from fine art to selfies, from clothing to 

keychains. 

But it was not always known as the 

Rainbow Bridge. When it opened in 1919 

as a one-lane bridge, it was simply labeled 

as the American River Bridge. Sacramento 

County, the builder, identified it with a 

rather boring title - Greenback Lane Bridge. 

The name “rainbow” is rooted in Folsom 

historic lore. The late Artie Davies, former 

City Clerk and Folsom Historical Society 

President, revealed this story: George 

Trejo, born in 1908, liked to fish near the 

bridge which he felt reminded him of a 

rainbow. Around 1942, George stopped 

by “Sam” Samuelson’s cigar store on 

Sutter Street, the original business center 

of Folsom. As he and a friend checked 

out new postcards, they noticed one 

of Folsom with a “Highway Bridge over 

American River.” Trejo suggested a far more 

fitting name would be Rainbow Bridge. 

Apparently, the name stuck. 

For much of Folsom’s history, Rainbow 

Bridge was the only way to easily travel 

over the American River. In 1969, it was 

widened to two lanes with a pedestrian 

sidewalk and new overhead lamps. 

RAINBOW 

BRIDGE 

Folsom, California 

With a growing city creating increased 

demand, traffic over the Rainbow 

was relieved when Natoma Crossing 

(constructed with similar sweeping 

arches) connected Folsom Boulevard in 

1999. With the closing of Folsom Dam 

Road in 2003 due to security concerns 

after the 2001 terrorist attacks, traffic 

impacted the Folsom Historic District and 

the Rainbow Bridge. 

Folsom Crossing, spanning the canyon next 

to Folsom Dam, opened in 2009, relieving 

pressure on Rainbow Bridge. 

In 100 years, the Rainbow Bridge has seen 

Folsom grow from a population of 700-800 

to 78,000, plus millions of visitors. 

The bridge continues to capture the hearts 

and imaginations of those who travel over 

this memorable and often photographed 

span to Folsom. Beautiful photos taken 

from dusk to dawn can be found with a 

simple internet search. 

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Poster artwork courtesy of City of Folsom

MEMORIES 

OF AN ICONIC 

LANDMARK 

Andy Morin 

“I love the setting. When our 

two boys were young, our family 

enjoyed riding the bike trail around Lake Natoma. 

Cycling under the Rainbow Bridge was always a 

special experience.” 

Mary Asay-Skiles 

“When the Rainbow Bridge was the only bridge 

across the American River, we used to walk across 

the bridge for exercise. We liked to walk across the 

bridge and go up the hill for dinner at the Cliff House.” 

Cindy Baker 

“I can close my eyes and recall the memories of 

gliding under the arches in my kayak, enjoying 

the little eddies swirling, the still waters, and the 

migratory birds with their young.” 

Mary Clark – Folsom artist 

“I was about 9 or 10 and it was 

during the Depression and my mom 

would fry chicken and make a potato 

salad it was the usual thing we did 

on Sunday. We’d walk down to the 

bridge and that’s what we did. That 

was our vacation. That’s why I did 

the paintings because I just loved 

that time.” 

Photos by Menka Belgal. 

Blueprint and logo courtesy 

of City of Folsom 

Both Mary and Cindy were on the bridge during 

the flood of 1983. Mary says it was “spectacular, 

beautiful and wild.” Cindy says, “They were releasing 

so much water into Lake Natoma that there were 

huge standing waves everywhere upstream and 

downstream from the bridge. The whitewater 

was strong enough that you could feel the bridge 

shuddering. They closed it and people line the banks 

on both sides of Lake Natoma to witness the sight. 

You could even hear the roar up on Sutter Street.” 


Photo by Tom Gomes 

RAINBOW 

BRIDGE 

HONORED 

WITH HISTORIC 

RECORD 

Photo by Chip Allen 

By putting one foot ahead of the 

other on a tiny one-inch wide line 

stretched above Lake Natoma, 

Slackline athlete Ryan Robinson 

set a world record during the May 

celebration honoring the 100th 

birthday of Folsom’s iconic Rainbow 

Bridge. He traversed 1,919 feet from 

the Lake Natoma Crossing, over 

Rainbow Bridge to the Historic Truss 

Bridge. The feat was witnessed by 

thousands who lined up along the 

shoreline, from kayaks and stood on 

the bridge. 

Photo by Tom Gomes 

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THE LAKE NATOMA AREA IS POPULAR WITH WATER 

ENTHUSIASTS AND NATURE LOVERS FOR ITS CALM 

WATERWAYS AND WILDLIFE. 

FOLSOM’S 

RIVERFRONT IS 

CONSIDERED THE 

CITY’S MOST EXCITING 

AREA FOR PROVIDING 

ACCESS FOR 

RECREATION. 

Photos by Menka Belgal 


Folsom’s 

Riverfront 

Creating a City Treasure 

By Bill Romanelli 

Several study missions to “riverfront cities” across the country 

have cemented a common goal to responsibly transform 

Folsom’s greatest untapped resource—its waterfront—into a 

new city treasure. 

WHAT IS IT? 

The “River District” is the conceptual idea that 

the American River is Folsom’s most significant, 

one that for many years has been overlooked as 

a place where our city can recreate and take a 

step closer to nature. The goal of the planning 

effort is to make the riverfront more accessible 

to everyone, in a way that is sustainable, 

environmentally responsible, and will provide 

greater use and value that we don’t have today. 

Potential uses being discussed include a mix of 

natural/preservation, recreational, historical, 

cultural, educational and development options. 

WHERE IS IT? 

The River District encompasses the shorefront 

all the way from Folsom Lake to Lake Natoma/ 

Hazel Avenue, on both sides of the American 

River within the Folsom city limits. Aside from 

the city, the various property owners include 

the Federal Bureau of Reclamation and the 

California State Department of Parks and 

Recreation which owns the greatest amount of 

the affected property. 

WHO IS INVOLVED IN THIS PLANNING EFFORT? 

More than 250 Folsom residents participated 


H I S T O R Y 

M A T T E R S 

Folsom History Museum 

Three annual changing exhibits, including Annual Quilt Show 

823 Sutter St. Folsom 

916 . 985 . 2707 

Tues - Sun 11 am - 4 pm 

Pioneer Village 

Outdoor, interactive experience 

On the corner of Wool & Leidesdorff St. 

Tues - Sun 10 am -3 pm 

F o l s o m H i s t o r i c a l S o c i e t y . o r g

AMENITIES FOR THE FOLSOM RIVER DISTRICT COULD INCLUDE 

WALKWAYS, SEATING AREAS AND A POSSIBLE NATURE CENTER. 

in three workshops organized by a 13-member River District Organizing 

Committee (also comprised of Folsom residents and sponsored by the 

Greater Folsom Partnership) last fall. The River District Organizing 

Committee has prepared a report on the outcome of the workshops that 

it is now presenting to several city commissions and ultimately to the 

Folsom City Council, which will have final say on what happens next. 

WHY IS THIS AN IMPORTANT ISSUE NOW? 

The idea of a River District has actually been discussed for several years, 

but only really gained momentum in 2017. Folsom’s new 2035 General 

Plan, just approved by the City Council, calls for consideration of a River 

District Master Plan for Folsom’s riverfront area. Consideration of how to 

make the most of the riverfront is also in keeping with ongoing efforts to 

enhance quality of life for residents and live up to the city’s “Distinctive 

by Nature” slogan. The growth that’s starting now south of 50 is going to 

continue for the next several years and as the city grows, the population 

will become even more family-oriented, with more residents looking for 

ways to stay and play near home. 

WHEN IS THIS GOING TO HAPPEN? 

As of right now, there is no specified timeline. The River District 

Organizing Committee will be presenting the findings of its workshops 

over the next several months, with plans to present to the city council, 

with a recommendation to proceed with developing a River District 

Master plan, slated for 2019. 

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A TRIP TO THE FARMER’S MARKET IN HISTORIC FOLSOM IS THE PERFECT WAY TO SPEND A SATURDAY 

IN FOLSOM. ENJOY A STROLL AROUND THE HISTORIC RAILROAD TURNTABLE AS YOU SHOP FOR LOCAL 

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TAKE A SPIN ON AN ELECTRIC BIKE, A FUN TWIST ON CYCLING. PRACTICAL CYCLE AT THE PEDAL STOP IN HISTORIC 

FOLSOM OFFERS ELECTRIC BIKE RENTALS & SERVICES. OPEN, THURSDAY – MONDAY FROM 10AM – 6:30 PM. 

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FUN PLACE TO HANG, INCLUDING BRAVO COFFEE BAR. ENJOY 

THE COZY NOOK INSIDE THE SHOP, OR FIND A PLACE OUT ON 

THE STREET TO SAVOR THE COFFEE. MAKE SURE TO TRY THE 

MAPLE CREAM ICED COFFEE – A FOLSOM FAVORITE! 


ENJOY THE COOL BREWS FROM ONE FOLSOM’S MANY PUBS 

INCLUDING ITS OWN BREWERY – RED BUS. AT OUT OF BOUNDS 

BREWERY, CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS TO CORN HOLE OR 

BOCCIE AND ENJOY THE OUTDOOR BACK YARD FIREPITS. 


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SKIPOLINI’S PIZZA HAS YOUR FAMILY COVERED FOR DINNER. WITH ALFRESCO DINING OFFERED ON THE PATIO, THE KIDS CAN 

EXPLORE THE OUTDOOR PLAY STRUCTURE. THE FAMILY-FRIENDLY MENU OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVEN THE PICKIEST MEMBER OF 

YOUR FAMILY. 

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MIX UP YOUR FUN UP WITH SOME HISTORY. 

PIONEER VILLAGE IS A GREAT HANDS-ON 

EXPERIENCE WITH GOLD PANNING AND 

BLACKSMITH DEMONSTRATIONS. THE 

FOLSOM HISTORY MUSEUM FEATURES 

ROTATING EXHIBITS RELATED TO THE 

CITY’S HISTORY. SATISFY YOUR FAMILY’S 

SWEET TOOTH AT SNOOKS. 

A TASTY TREAT FROM JULIAN’S PATISSERIE 

AND CAFÉ IS THE PERFECT WAY TO START AN 

ADVENTURE. THIS FOLSOM FAVORITE SPECIALIZES 

IN FRESHLY MADE PASTRIES AND SWEETS WHILE 

OFFERING A FAMILY-FRIENDLY VIBE. 

BRING YOUR SATURDAY ADVENTURE 

TO A CLOSE BY SEEING A MOVIE AT 

PALLADIO 16 CINEMAS. SETTLE INTO 

YOUR LUXURY ELECTRIC RECLINER 

AND ENJOY THE SHOW! TICKETS CAN 

BE PURCHASED ONLINE AHEAD OF 

TIME AND YOU CAN EVEN RESERVE A 

SPECIFIC SEAT. 

GET CLOSE TO 

SOME FURRY FRIENDS 

AS YOUR KIDS 

ENJOY INTERACTIVE 

LEARNING AT THE 

FOLSOM ZOO 

SANCTUARY. THIS 

FOLSOM TREASURE 

OFFERS A SAFE HAVEN 

FOR NATIVE AND 

RESCUED ANIMALS. 

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YOU DON’T HAVE TO DRIVE FAR FOR QUICK ACCESS TO 

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NATOMA OFFERS KAYAKERS AND PADDLEBOARDERS 500 

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RENTALS ARE AVAILABLE FROM ADVENTURE SPORTS KAYAK 

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BEFORE YOU HIT THE TRAILS, MAKE SURE YOU VISIT 

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SHOP IS KNOWN FOR THEIR PASSION FOR THE CYCLING 

COMMUNITY AND THEIR FRIENDLY CUSTOMER SERVICE. 

Ride, Paddle, 

Run Folsom! 

(All in a day!) 


With 56+ paved miles of scenic paved trails, 

along with two stunning lakes, Folsom is an 

outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Where else can 

you cycle, paddle or run all in the same day? 


WALK THE LINE, OR RUN ON THE JOHNNY 

CASH TRAIL, ON THE SCENIC PATH 

AROUND FOLSOM STATE PRISON. A 

FAVORITE OF FOLSOM’S FINEST. 

AFTER A MID-MORNING RIDE, ENJOY 

A CUP OF COFFEE AND PASTRY AT @ 

KAREN’SBAKERY ON THEIR CHEERY 

PATIO. EASY ACCESS TO THE TRAILS & 

BIKE RACKS MAKES IT A LOCAL FAVORITE 

FOR CYCLISTS AND RUNNERS. 

Folsom’s trails welcome runners and 

pedestrians of all levels. There are several trail 

access points located throughout the city of 

Folsom which paves the way to nature’s door. 

Enjoy a complimentary trail map in our Visitor 

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An apartment with an outstanding 

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loft with nightlife just around 

the corner. A custom home with room for a pool 

and outdoor entertaining. An active 55-plus 

community with non-stop activities. 

These housing options are just some of the 

choices available for those looking to move into 

Folsom both now and in the future. 

With a history of carefully planned growth 

and beautifully designed neighborhoods, 

Folsom’s reputation as a quality of life enclave 

in the region is well-deserved. Today preferred 

housing choices have diversified from the 

traditional single family home and apartments 

to master planned communities, urban-friendly 

homes and lofts. Recognizing this trend, the 

city has been careful to plan a variety of 

housing types to address the needs of a varied 

demographic from emerging workforce to 

retirees on fixed incomes. 

These measures have helped the inventory of 

affordable housing grow. In 2019, an urban-infill 

project, Bidwell Pointe, a 140-unit apartment 

community by St. Anton Communities, opened 

with one- to three-bedroom units, 100 of which 

are set aside for income-restricted tenants. 

The “luxurious, highly desireable amenities 


PIQUE APARTMENTS 

and much needed mixed-income apartment 

community will include live/work spaces 

and retail on East Bidwell Street,” said 

Ardie Zahedani, a principal of St. Anton 

Communities, which also built the popular 

81-unit Granite City Apartments that borders 

the Willow Creek preserve and bicycle trails 

off Sibley Street. 

At the east corner of Broadstone Parkway 

and East Bidwell Street, USA Properties Fund 

is building a 293-unit multi-generational 

apartment community that will feature 12 

rent-restricted and 281 market-rate units. 

“Having lived in the city for close to 30 years, 

my husband and I have been witness to, 

and beneficiary of, thoughtful, well-planned 

growth,” said Elaine Andersen, city manager. 

“The City of Folsom creates affordable housing 

by subsidizing projects that are 100 percent 

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future affordable projects.” 

The recently completed Hub Apartments offers the newest amenities for 

busy professionals including electric vehicle charging stations, a pet wash/ 

dog run and a community garden in addition to 24-hour fitness center, 

bocce ball and a full-game room. 

Folsom’s supply of new, for-sale homes should meet housing needs in the 

near future with these new communities: 

Folsom Ranch 

Location: South of Highway 50 

Number of Homes: 10,000 over the next 25-30 years 

Builders: Lennar, Taylor Morrison, TRI Pointe, Toll Brothers and more 

Website: www.folsomranch.com 

Russell Ranch 

Location: South of Highway 50 

Number of Homes: 1,025 

Builder: The New Home Company 

Website: www.nwhm.com 

Farmhouse 

Location: Parkshore 

Number of Homes: 126 

Builder: Blackpine Communities 

Website: www.blackpinecommunities.com 

Harry C. Elliott, III, a home-building stalwart whose company, Elliott Homes, 

has built more than 6,000 single-family residences in Folsom, is one of the 

developers now filling the market need for amenity-rich apartments in 

Folsom with projects that include: 

The Pique at Iron Point 

Location: Iron Point Road, above Costco 

Number of Apartments: 327 

Sizes: 912 to 1,708 sq ft, one to three bedrooms 

Developer: Elliott Homes 

Website: www.piqueliving.com/ 

Hub Apartments 

Location: Willard Drive, west of Prairie City Road 

Number of Apartments: 230 

Sizes: 734 to 1,274 sq ft, one to three bedrooms 

Developer: Folsom Residencies, LLC 

Website: www.hub-folsomapts.com/ 

Still to come are unique living opportunities that include the town center at 

Folsom Ranch, a project with a park-oriented urban core that is expected to 

include pedestrian- and bike-friendly access to restaurants, retail and live/ 

work opportunities. Housing may include lofts and cluster-style housing 

taking advantage of town center amenities. 

“As major employers consider relocating to Folsom, they look at the 

housing, lifestyle and amenities we have available for their employees and 

executives,” said Mayor Kerri Howell. “A consistent, focused effort by city 

leaders over the decades has made that happen, positioning Folsom as an 

attractive option for them.” 

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Five Reasons 

Millennials are 

Flocking to 

Folsom! 

1 

The job market is BOOMING: We all know how important having a good 

paying job is for your quality of life. Folsom boasts a very impressive 2.8% 

unemployment rate, more than a full percentage point below the national 

average (3.9%). Tech companies like Intel have put their stakes in the ground of 

this lovely California city, moving their operations from the Bay Area. Maybe it’s 

time you consider a similar course. 

2 

Paddleboard commute? Check: The idea may seem far-fetched to those 

accustomed to the grind of commuter traffic, but it’s simply an appealing option 

of transportation and recreation here in Folsom. Directly connected to the 

American River and touting one the states largest lakes and reservoirs (Folsom 

Lake), the city is a mecca for all things watersport. AND speaking of outdoor 

activities… you can get lost in the 56+ miles of walking and biking trails 

interconnected throughout the city. The gorgeous wilderness is inviting to both 

the adventurous and fitness conscious resident. 

3 

Young families LOVE it here: The median age of residents in Folsom is 37. 

What does that mean? It means young families are establishing roots in the 

historic city and attaining a better quality of life than some of its surrounding 

counterparts. With competing sectors rising in areas like home prices and cost of 

living, Folsom is emerging as one of the state’s best kept secrets for quality of life. 

What do families ALSO love? Safety: Aside from the attractive elements of 

lifestyle, Folsom is rated in the top 30 safest cities in not only California, but the 

ENTIRE nation. 

4 

Education is top notch: For professionals who emphasize the importance of 

education to their loved ones, Folsom is a highly coveted and desired 

destination. For those seeking top tier education and facilities for our future 

minds and thought leaders, the city touts private school quality education at the 

public level. You’ll find Folsom High School and Vista Del Lago High School 

appearing in the top 10% of schools nationwide. Folsom schools are upper 

echelon in terms of Subject Proficiency on the College Readiness Index, making it 

an ideal setting for those seeking abundance in learning and college university 

enrollment. Minus the frat house vibes. 

5 

Speaking of traffic.....we don’t have that: That’s not to say there isn’t commuter 

congestion on the roads during peak hours. Folsom IS a growing hotbed for 

young professionals. But the idea of driving for over an hour to travel 10 miles 

home after work is a bit of a foreign concept around these parts. And that means 

more time to spend with your friends and family; and less time screaming 

obscenities at that driver in front of you who was too busy talking on their phone 

to use their turn signal. 


From their first day of school ... 

... to their last. 

A pathway to success for every child: 

STEM learning 

International Baccalaureate 

Career academies 

Visual and performing arts 

Championship athletics 

www.fcusd.org

Building the 

School of 

MANGINI ELEMENTARY 

RENDERING 

the Future 


THE FCUSD TODAY 

Total Schools: 34 

21 Elementary Schools 

4 Middle Schools 

3 High Schools 

1 Charter School 

1 Adult Ed School and 

Independent High School 

(Same Site) 

2 Continuation High 

Schools 

1 Community Day School 

Total students: 20,605 

FCUSD PROJEC- 

TIONS FOR 2030 

Total Schools: 42 

26 Elementary Schools 

5-6 Middle Schools 

4 High Schools 

1 Charter School 

1 Adult Ed School and 

Independent High School 

(Same Site) 

2 Continuation High 

Schools 

1 Community Day School 

Support Facility- New 

Maintenance 

Building/Yard 

Total students: 27,172 

As Folsom grows, the Folsom Cordova Unified 

School District is growing right along with it. 

With visions for five new elementary schools, 

one new middle school and one new high school in the 

Folsom area south of 50 over the next several years, 

the District is doing more than just counting heads. It’s 

reimagining schools from the ground up, with an eye 

toward equipping students that aren’t even born yet 

with the skills they’ll need to be successful members 

of tomorrow’s workforce. 

“Schools are evolving with the rest of our world, and 

looking like what the world represents as students 

finish their education,” says FCUSD Superintendent 

Dr. Sarah Koligian. “Schools are going to mirror the 

work environment more than ever before.” 

A case in point is the planned Mangini Ranch 

Elementary School, slated to open in 2020. With an 

energy-efficient single two-story building design, 

the operative words governing the design are 

“flexibility” and “collaboration.” For starters, think 

of schools with multiple, spread out rooms with 

magnetic white boards, computer labs inside every 

classroom, flexible furniture, and foldable walls that 

can be opened or closed as needed to create larger 

and smaller work spaces. 

Additionally, the school is integrating Wi-Fi and other 

systems that recognize the value of mobile technology 

to help foster learning. Couple that with a focus on 

outdoor learning environments that can be utilized 

for experiments and outdoor activities that bring the 

textbook learning to life, and the school of tomorrow is 

in stark contrast to the classroom of 20 years ago. 

“Think of the Google environment and the way that 

kind of campus is set up to facilitate collaboration— 

that’s the idea behind the design for Mangini Ranch 

Elementary,” Koligian says. “Rather than have 

resources spread out among several different places, 

where travel to and from actually takes time away 

from learning, the school of tomorrow ensures 

learning can happen anywhere.” 

Beyond the design, the curriculum itself is geared 

around college and career readiness, with an emphasis 

on the word “and.” Science, Technology, Engineering, 

and Math (STEM) and Science, Technology, 

Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) programs will 

be embedded in all levels of education, but with the 

growing interest in trade programs FCUSD is also 

creating opportunities for career pathways right out of 

high school, including internships and even certificate 

programs in some areas. 

“We’d love to incorporate more options for students 

to consider the trades for a possible career choice,” 

Koligian says, “but whether they do or not, the 

flexibility that’s getting built in to these schools will help 

build up the creativity and critical thinking skills they 

need for any vocation.” 


the Folsom Pro Rodeo to concerts in the park, 

From 

is always something happening in Folsom! 

there 

details and complete list of events, see 

For 

VisitFolsom.com 

WHAT'S 

HAPPENING 

A R C H M 

Gallery at 48 Natoma 

Year-round seasonal exhibits 

featuring local & regional art 

Sutter Street Theatre - 

Local theater features an Off 

Broadway series & plays for 

young audiences. 

J A N U A R Y 

M A Y 

M A Y 

TAP Into A Cold One - 

Folsom's Winter Craft Brew 

Fest at the Palladio 

Folsom Beer Week - 

Week long specials! 

Sierra Moms - Children's 

Activity & Preschool Expo 

National Bike Month - 

Cycling fun in the community! 

Love My Mom 5k -Kick off 

your Mother's Day weekend 

with a morning of fitness & fun! 

Handcar Derby - Folsom, 

El Dorado, & Sacramento 

Historical Railroad Association 

A P R I L 

Sutter Street Sip & Stroll - 

Shopping & wine tasting in 

Historic Folsom 

Spring Eggstravaganza - 

Lembi Park 

American River 50 Mile 

Run - Folsom to Auburn 

Spring Fling at Palladio 

F E B R U A R Y 

A Y J U N E M 

Folsom Quilt & Fiber Show 

- Handcrafted quilts! 

Folsom Loves Business 

Celebrate Valentine's Day 

Saturday Farmers Market 

8 a.m. to 1 p.m., year-round! 


Historic Folsom Hometown 

Parade -Pony Express, wild 

west groups, & much more! 

Summer Concert Series 

Palladio - Wednesdays 7PM 

Historic Folsom Amphitheater 

- Thursdays 7:30 

Folsom City Park - Fridays 6 PM

E P T E M B E R 

S 

Fall Antique & Vintage 

Market -Treasure hunting in 

Historic Folsom! 

Folsom Community Service 

Day - Folsom’s largest day of 

volunteerism. 

Folsom Live - Folsom's 

favorite night out featuring 

live music on 4 outdoor stages. 

Folsom Pro Rodeo 

Spectacular fireworks 

& family fun! 

Folsom Firecracker Run - 

Family Fun Run - 5K 

Run/Walk, 10.4K Run 

Movie Nights at the Historic 

Folsom Amphitheater 

Harris Center Shows - 

Folsom Lake College 

performing arts venue 

offering theater, music, 

dance & other events 

Ice Skating in Historic 

Folsom District - Open 

November - Jan 20, 2020, 

daily from 10 am to 9:30 pm 

J U L Y 

M A Y 

N O V E M B E R 

C T O B E R 

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Glow Run - Family fun run! 

Folsom Blues Breakout 

1/2 Marathon - Fun Johnny 

Cash themed run! 

Trick or Treating in 

Historic District 

Pumpkin Plunge - at 

Folsom Aquatic Center 

Tap Folsom - Featuring 40+ 

breweries in Historic Folsom 

Wacky Dash Event 

Saturday Farmers Market 

8 a.m. to 1 p.m., year-round! 

Cars & Coffee Car Show 

at the Palladio - 

Every Saturday 7-9 AM 


- Christmas Tree Lighting 

- Arts & Crafts Fair 

Folsom Holiday Home Tour 

Pamela Hayes Classical 

Ballet Theatre Presents 

The Nutcracker - At the 

Harris Center 

A U G U S T 

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Community 

Profiles 

City Government Leaders 

KERRI HOWELL 

MAYOR, CITY OF FOLSOM 

I have served on the City Council for 21 years. 

I served for four years on the Folsom Planning 

Commission. In addition, I am the president 

of Atlantic Consultants, Inc. my engineering 

consulting firm providing consulting services in 

both civil and corrosion engineering. 

Folsom continues to be a bright star in the region. 

Looking ahead, what project are you most excited 

about which will impact the city’s future? 

I am looking forward to the Southeast 

Connector, widening White Rock Road in 

Folsom and providing an expressway between El 

Dorado County and Interstate 5, reducing traffic 

congestion along Highways 50, 99 and I 5. 

SARAH AQUINO, VICE MAYOR, CITY OF 

FOLSOM, KERRI HOWELL, MAYOR, CITY 

OF FOLSOM, AND ELAINE ANDERSEN, 

FOLSOM CITY MANAGER 


SARAH AQUINO 

VICE MAYOR, CITY OF FOLSOM 

I’ve been a life and health insurance broker 

for 20 years and vice president of our 

family-owned business. I was elected to the 

City Council in 2018. My past public service 

includes serving on the Folsom Cordova 

Unified School Board of Education from 

2014-2018. 




With the additional commercial space that 

Folsom Ranch provides, I’m hopeful that we can 

attract another Intel-like employer to Folsom. 

ELAINE ANDERSEN 

FOLSOM CITY MANAGER 

As city manager, I am responsible for 

implementing the policies and goals of the 

city council, providing leadership for all city 

departments, and managing the city’s day-today 

operations. I have served the city for more 

than 13 years, including three years as assistant 

city manager and two years as deputy city 

manager. 




I am most excited about continuing to offer 

the unparalleled quality of life we like to call 

“the 95630 experience” to all of our residents, 

whether they have lived here for decades or 

have just moved in. I am so proud to live in and 

serve this great city, and I know that we will 

continue to steer a steady course to benefit 

generations to come. 


Non-profit Leaders 

NANCY ATCHLEY 

FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

POWERHOUSE MINISTRIES 

In 1992, I founded the Powerhouse Ministries, 

a non-profit organization serving people 

struggling with addiction, abuse and poverty. 

I am an active member of the Twin Lakes 

Ministerial Association and serve on the 

Executive Advisory Team for Serve Partnership 

Unlimited (Division of Youth for Christ) and the 

Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Board. 

What is the most important advice you have 

ever received and from whom? 

The best advice I ever received was from my 

dad. He said, “If something is worth doing 

at all, it’s worth doing well.” If seeing people 

overcome addiction, abuse and poverty is 

worth doing, then it is worth doing well! 

LISA TUTER 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, 

TWIN LAKES FOOD BANK 

I have worked in the non-profit industry for 

more than 15 years. I have served as executive 

director at Twin Lakes Food Bank since 2018. 

I spent six years on pastoral staff at Lakeside 

Church where I developed and implemented 

adult discipleship programs and cultivated 

people’s best assets in order to serve and enrich 

the lives of those in need. 



“What we know matters, but who we are 

matters more.” —Brene Brown 

JUDY ALEXANDER 

WINTER SANCTUARY COORDINATOR, 

HART OF FOLSOM 

I am a retired legal assistant who has worked 

as a volunteer in homeless related projects 

most of my life. I represented Oak Hills 

Church on Folsom Police Dept.’s Folsom 

Faith and Homeless Initiative in 2017, during 

which we formed HART of Folsom. We offer 

mentoring, a transition house, and on-going 

support, to make sure Folsom is a kind and 

caring place to live for everyone. 



“Search for the Lord and His strength; 

continually seek His face.” Psalms 105:4 Holy 

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NANCY ATCHLEY, LISA TUTER AND JUDY ALEXANDER 

Leaders in Education 

DR. MONICA PACTOL, DR. SARAH KOLIGIAN AND KATHRYN ALLAMAN 

DR. MONICA PACTOL 

VICE PRESIDENT OF INSTRUCTION, 

FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE 

I have 28 years of experience in community colleges. I have been a full-time faculty 

member in Communication Studies at West Valley College and served as Director of 

Instructional Outreach at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton CO, and as Dean of 

Instruction at Folsom Lake College (FLC). 

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DR. SARAH KOLIGIAN 

SUPERINTENDENT FCUSD 

I have more than 30 years of experience 

in public education and have served as 

superintendent of Folsom Cordova Unified 

School District since 2017. During my first 

20 years in education, I was a K-8 resource 

teacher before moving into administrative 

positions. 


I am flattered that someone may believe I 

have a “superpower,” however I do not. I 

am just an ordinary person who believes in 

extraordinary focus around having a “growth 

mindset;” leading with a desire to learn 

alongside my peers, to embrace challenges, 

to see effort as a path to mastery, a passion 

to learn something new every day, and most 

importantly, cultivating and growing positive 

relationships. 

KATHRYN ALLAMAN 

FCUSD ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF 

SECONDARY INSTRUCTION 

I have been the Assistant Superintendent of 

Secondary Instruction for more than four 

years. My teaching career started in 1979 at 

Loretto High School. In 2002, I was named as 

Sacramento County’s Teacher of the Year. In 

2019, I was named Association of California 

School Administrators Administrator of the Year. 


Positivity! Be positive! For some it’s a 

mantra, and for others it’s an attitude. For 

me, “B-Positive”, is my blood type! With the 

lifeblood of positivity, I feel superpowered by 

positive energy. Looking for the best in each 

person I meet, I choose to face the world with 

a smile. 

Folsom Influencers 

in the grand scheme of things. It’s what you 

do after you make mistakes that truly counts 

and determines who you are. Learn from your 

mistakes and move forward. 

WENDY SIPPLE, CHRISTINE BRAINERD AND CRISTINA MENDONSA 

WENDY SIPPLE 

CO-OWNER STYLE MEDIA GROUP 

I am the co-owner of Style Media Group. For 

the past 16 years, along with partner Terry 

Carroll, we have published the area’s favorite 

magazines including Style, Real Weddings, Style 

Savings Guide and Boomer, among others. 

Though I have a degree in psychology, I fell into 

publishing 25 years ago by a fluke when I went 

to New York City to pursue an acting career, 

and answered a classified ad for a publishing 

assistant job. The rest is history. 

Advice to my younger self 

I’d tell my younger self to not worry about what 

other people think. We all spend too much 

time worrying about that and seeking others’ 

approval, especially in our younger years. As we 

age, we thankfully realize how little that matters 

CHRISTINE BRAINERD 

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, CITY OF FOLSOM 

I joined the city of Folsom as communications 

manager in 2015. I have more than 15 years 

of experience in public information, public 

relations and journalism. I am responsible for 

managing a comprehensive communications 

program including news media relations, 

public information, community relations and 

advertising. I previously worked at the city of 

Elk Grove, as the public affairs manager and 

public information officer. 


Be grateful and have a positive spirit. How 

you choose to show up determines what 

shows up for you. You don’t have to be the 

top of the class to be successful. The key to 

achievement is hard work, attitude, grit and 

grace. Be your authentic self. Your parents 

are almost always right—listen to them! 

CRISTINA MENDONSA 

MENDONSA MEDIA 

I am the morning co-host and anchor for News 

93.1 FM and founder of Mendonsa Media, a 

full service content creation/marketing 

studio. I am an EMMY/Murrow awardwinning 

multimedia journalist, producer and 

spokesperson. I have passion for telling stories 

with impact and heart by crafting high-quality, 

relevant, targeted content for nationwide radio 

media groups and television broadcast 

networks. 


“Don’t worry so much, it fogs your ability to 

strategize and the unknown rarely disappoints” 


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I lead Folsom’s top ballroom dance studio to 

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I have been teaching dance since 2004 and 

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I received the Folsom’s Leading Young 

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What’s your passion? 

“Passion is a person’s gift and calling 

benefitting others around them.” 

ROSARIO RODRIGUEZ 

OWNER, SUTTER STREET TAQUERIA 

I have been a restaurateur and business 

owner for a short time, but during these 

3 years I have accomplished an important 

goal – bringing San Francisco-style taqueria 

to Folsom. My success has been recognized 

by being awarded “Emerging Business of the 

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and “Woman of the Year for District 6” by 

Assemblyman Kevin Kiley. 


I enjoy volunteering as much as I enjoy 

feeding hungry people! I’m on the board for 

Folsom Chamber of Commerce, FEDCorp 

and Twin Lakes Food Bank. In addition, I’m a 

Rotarian and a commissioner for the Historic 

District Commission. 

ANNE DESCALZO 

AVP COMMUNITY BANKING, SAFE CREDIT 

UNION 

I am the assistant vice president of 

Community Banking to my team at SAFE 

Credit Union. In my current role, I provide 

strategic oversight of SAFE’s extensive 

community involvement, the SAFE@Work 

program - which combats financial distraction 

and provides wellness benefits to employees 

around the region, and financial education 

programs for adults and youths. I am the 

2019 Chair of Metro EDGE, the region’s 

largest young professional organization. 


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Named the best place in California to raise a family. 

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n Best California City to Raise a Family 

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n Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community 

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n Nation’s Best Cities to Build a Forever Home 

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n #3 Best Place for Young Families in California 

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n #15 Most Livable Small City in the U.S. 

(Smart Asset 2018) 

n Top 100 Cities 

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(Nerd Wallet 2015) 

n Top Ranked High Schools 

(U.S. News and World Report 2017) 

n Population: 78,525 

n Year of incorporation: 1946 

n Homes owned: 69.9% 

n Mean household 

income: $117,158 

n City operating budget: $109.7 million 

n Parks: 48 

n Recreational trails: 50 miles 

n Acres of open space: 1,000+ 

n Number of zoos: 1 

n Home to Folsom Lake, Lake Natoma, 

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2Only in Folsom can you 

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across the Johnny Cash Bridge 

while enjoying the Johnny Cash Trail as 

part of more than 59 miles of paved trails. 

8Only in Folsom can you enjoy OFF 

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Economic 

Development 

Ten “Fast Facts” on 

Development South of 50 


TRI Pointe Homes and Toll Brothers began 

plans for new neighborhoods shortly thereafter. 

Close to 200 new homes have already 

4 

been sold. Almost half of the new buyers 

are current Folsom residents, and nearly 

two-thirds are from Folsom and adjoining 

communities. 

There are 30 miles of new bike and nature 

5 

trails planned, which will connect to 

Folsom’s existing trail system, and 30 percent of 

the entire 3,520 acre site is set aside as 

permanent open space. 

The plan area includes five new 

6 

elementary schools, one middle school site 

and a 50-acre high school site. The first 

elementary school (serving more than 650 K-5 

students) is planned to open in 2020. 

FOLSOM RANCH TOWN CENTER 

Plans also include 138 acres of community 

7 

parks, and every elementary school will 

have park space next to it. 

When Folsom annexed 5.5 

square miles of land south of 

Highway 50 in 2011, it was the 

city’s largest expansion since the 

1980’s. The annexation increased 

the size of the city by about 20 

percent but more importantly, 

it allows for the addition of 

valuable housing inventory and 

the space needed to recruit 

significant employers. Today the 

area, known as Folsom Ranch and 

Russell Ranch, represents one 

of the most exciting aspects of 

Folsom’s plans for the future. 

NOW THAT DEVELOPMENT IS UNDER WAY, 

HERE ARE A FEW FACTS EVERY RESIDENT 

SHOULD KNOW: 

Full buildout of Folsom Ranch and Russell 

1 

Ranch is projected to take 25-30 years. At 

full buildout, the area will have 11,000 singleand 

multi-family homes, along with supporting 

retail, dining, recreation and entertainment, and 

provide an estimated 8,000 jobs. 

Major infrastructure improvements 

2 

(electricity, water, sewer, etc.—basically 

“everything needed to cook a meal and clean up 

afterward”) are complete. 

The first new home communities opened 

3 

in late 2018 featuring neighborhoods by 

Taylor Morrison (Azure and Dakota at Folsom 

Ranch,) and Lennar Homes (Copperwood and 

Oakleaf at Folsom Ranch). 

Funding and planning are already in place 

8 

to start development of a new transit 

corridor connecting Elk Grove and El Dorado 

Hills. Together with the proposed Alder Creek 

thoroughfare (Iron Point Road’s south-of-50 

twin), these routes will help move traffic off of 

Highway 50. 

Future plans include a new town center, 

9 

aquatic center, libraries, a community 

center, two fire stations and a police substation. 

The plan area features flexible commercial 

10 zoning that allows for corporate campuses 

that will provide economic benefit and 

employment opportunities to residents. This 

jobs/housing balance helps reduce or eliminate 

commutes and provides what community 

leaders call “the gift of time” for residents. 




EXPERIENCE THE ELLIOTT ADVANTAGE 

ELLIOTT HOMES 

The Elliott family’s history in building began in the 

early 1900s with Harry C. Elliott, Senior. The legacy 

continues with the fourth generation now actively 

involved in the family-owned business. 

Elliott Homes has built over 40,000 homes, 2.5 

million square feet of commercial space, 2 million 

square feet of office space, plus thousands of 

acres of master-planned communities throughout 

California, Arizona and Texas. Elliott Homes is 

headquartered at Palladio Center in Folsom, 

California — built by Harry C. Elliott III and a hub of 

shopping, dining, theatre and events. 

While the main focus has been residential home 

construction, the Elliott family has deep ties to the 

community and environment. The Elliott Family 

Foundation provides support to local community 

health care, educational scholarships and 

environmental projects. The Elliott Conservancy 

preserves and enhances natural open spaces, oak 

woodlands, vernal pools, seasonal marshes and 

wetlands, and other environmentally sensitive and 

endangered species habitats, while educating the 

public through research opportunities and tours. 

ElliottHomes.com 

SARATOGA ESTATES 

A planned gated community in El Dorado Hills, 

Saratoga Estates will include 317 single-family 

homes. The community will feature parks, open 

space and trails. As with all our communities, 

Saratoga Estates is being built with an emphasis 

on water conservation and energy efficiency. The 

community will feature views of the Sierra, Folsom 

Lake and the Sacramento Valley. 

THE PIQUE APARTMENT HOMES 

The Pique offers designer one, two and three 

bedroom apartment homes with entertainmentstyle 

kitchens, one or two car garages and 

hardwood flooring. The Pique features 327 units 

on 35.9 acres with 37 three-story walk-up style 

apartment buildings, 34 three-story duplex 

buildings and two clubhouses. Amenities include 

a fitness room, yoga studio, MyRide space, pet 

spa washing stations, a bike repair café, package 

lockers and clubhouse with WiFi lounge. Relax 

poolside under a cabana or enjoy the spa, outdoor 

BBQ and kitchen, bocce ball court, or sit fireside 

at one of the two lounge areas. The Pique is 

located close to Highway 50 on Iron Point Road. 

PiqueLiving.com 

DRE # 00836474

Rodeo! 

It’s an area 

signature event 

for nearly 60 years 

celebrating July 4th! 

(TOP) THE FOLSOM PRO RODEO IS A FUN FAMILY CELEBRATION. GRAB 

YOUR FRIENDS AND ENJOY OUTSTANDING FIREWORKS AND THE WESTERN 

VIBE AFTER THE RODEO WITH LIVE MUSIC IN THE SALOON. COWBOYS, 

COWGIRLS, FUN RODEO CLOWNS AND WILD RODEO ACTION CELEBRATE 

THE RED, WHITE & BLUE! 



Gekkeikan Sake 

1136 Sibley Street 

Folsom, CA 95630 

916-985-3111 

www.gekkeikan-sake.com 

Tour our state-of-the-art brewery and view our 

beautiful Japanese garden and Koi pond. 

Our tasting room offers complimentary 

sampling of our newest flavored sake and 

locally-brewed award winners. 

We also offer a number of unique snack and gift 

items such as sake sets, gift baskets and 

sushi-making accessories. 

Self-guided tours are available M-F 9:00-3:00pm. 

Guided tours for groups of eight or more are 

available by appointment. 

Tasting Room hours - M-F 9:00-4:30pm and the 

second Saturday of each month from 11 :00 - 

3:00pm 

GEKKEIKAN SAKE 

Folsom, CA

RESTAURANTS & B ARS ~ SATURDAY'S FARMERS MARKET 

MUSEU MS ~ LIVE THEATER ~ ENTERTAINMENT ~ ART 

WINE TASTING~ UNIQUE SHOPS~ AMPHITHEATER 

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS ~ SEASONAL ICE RINK 

HISTORIC BRIDGES & LANDMARKS 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR DISTRICT & EVENTS 

CONTACT 916-985-7452 www .IIISTORICFOLSOM.ORG '

O L S O M ' S F I N E S T 

From trails to artisan coffee shops, there are so many Instagram worthy places in 

F 

Check out these accounts for fun things to experience & snap a pic or two. 

Folsom. 

# V i s i t F o l s o m 

1. William Thompson @goodthompson I 2. Pure Life Juice Company@purelifejuicecompany 

3. Palladio @gopalladio I 4. Menka Belgal @mbelgal I 5. Visit Folsom @visit_folsom 

I 6. Lucille's Coffee Hops & Vine @lucillesinfolsom 

1 2 3 

4 5 6 


Beautiful 

Recognition 

Folsom is famous again! This time in this beautiful photo of Lake Natoma 

prominently featured in the 2019 Official CA State Visitor Guide. The 

serene waters of Lake Natoma with the iconic view of the bridges is 

certainly a local favorite and is now shared with fans of CA from around the 

world. 500,000+ copies of the guide are printed and the digital version is 

translated into 12+ languages for this content to be shared internationally. 

Pick up your copy of the 2019 Guide at the Folsom Visitor Center located 

in the Historic Train Depot at 200 Wool Street! 


Photo by SkyHigh Perspectives

B u i l d i n g f o r 

Folsom. B u i l d i n g f o r You. 

Folsom's newest community is taking shape at Folsom Ranch. Residents are moving in 

and businesses of all sizes are making plans to be part of the neighborhood. Planned by 

folsom residents, the community is designed to include more than 1,000 acres of 

open space, 500 acres of contiguous oak woodlands, 138 acres of parks, 30 miles of 

trails, new schools, and up to 8,000 high-quality jobs. 

The best part is it’s Folsom. It’s 95630. It’s us. 

Please visit the website and register to receive additional information. 

FolsomRanch.com 916.790.9220

LOCAL SHOPPING CENTERS • TREE LINED STREETS • HISTORIC DISTRICT • SPORTS COMPLEXES & FIELDS 

HIGHLY REGARDED SCHOOLS • FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE • CULTURAL EVENTS • FOLSOM LAKE 

“Jackie, by far was the most amazing real estate agent with whom I have ever 

worked. I gave her the highest ratings I could because, she truly earned each and 

every one of them. She was available, knowledgeable, respectful and professional 

throughout the entire process. I will continue to use her and recommend her to 

everyone I know. • KATHY E. 

LET JACKIE BE YOUR GUIDE. 

Jackie Young is your local, knowledgeable real estate specialist 

with a depth of personalized services to fit your needs. 

Let’s find your dream home in Folsom! 

916.990.3130 • www.JackieYoung.Realtor 

jyoung@golyon.com • CalDRE# 01942032 • 150 Natoma Station Drive, Folsom

2019-Folsom Magazine by the Greater Folsom Partnership

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