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The City of Folsom is conducting a rate study of all city utilities, including water, wastewater, and solid waste.

The Lake Natoma Crossing first opened to the public in August 1999, providing an important connection across the American River and between the two sides of town, creating a more cohesive community within Folsom.

The Folsom Police Department is now hiring lateral officers and dispatchers. Watch the department's new recruitment video and see how the police department helps make Folsom one of the safest cities in the United States.

The City of Folsom website is a primary information source about city programs, services, amenities, events, and resources. A new website is planned with a goal to simplify navigation, improve customer service, and be more responsive across all platforms, including desktop and mobile.

Thousands of volunteers will complete more than 65 service projects on Saturday, September 21 at the sixth annual Community Service Day, Folsom’s largest day of volunteerism.

The first meeting of the Historic District Parking Solutions Ad Hoc Committee will be held Thursday, August 8.

The City of Folsom, Folsom Police Department, and Folsom Fire Department have joined Nextdoor, the free private social network designed to bring together neighbors and communities.

After several years of monitoring the intersection at Clarksville Road and Bundrick Drive and with approval from City Council, the Public Works Department are installing an all-way stop sign control to enhance safety and minimize sight distance constraints.

Spare The Air Alerts are issued when ozone pollution is forecast to reach un­healthy levels. Ground-level ozone is formed when exhaust particles from vehicles react with the sun’s ultraviolet rays. High levels occur most often during the summer months, when days are hot and there’s no relief from cooling offshore breezes.

The month of July is designated as a nationwide celebration recognizing the importance of parks and recreation for residents, communities, and the environment.

If you’ve driven down Empire Ranch Road recently, you’ve most likely noticed brand new traffic signals in the area.

The City of Folsom engineered and installed a series of new traffic signals to further increase motorist, pedestrian, and cyclist safety on Empire Ranch Road.

In support of the 6th Annual Community Service Day, the Rolling Hills Blue Star Moms are collecting items for overseas military troops. A one-day donation drive will be held on Friday, July 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center at 1200 Riley Street in Folsom.

Everyday summer activities such as gardening, home improvements and washing cars can negatively affect local creeks and streams. Help keep our waterways clean by following these tips on dealing with common around-the-house pollutants this summer:

The Folsom City Council approved a $209 million balanced budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year starting July 1, marking the end of an annual process of evaluating the city’s fiscal health, community priorities, infrastructure needs, and daily operations. The budget represents a $3.3 million increase over last year’s adopted budget.