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The Sacramento Bee

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Rocklin approves 281 apartments despite parking concerns. Here's what changed

A divided Rocklin City Council approved a 281-unit affordable housing project Tuesday, capping a contentious review process marked by neighborhood opposition, parking disputes and concerns about the city's limited authority under state housing laws. The council voted 3-2 to approve the Midas Apartments, with Mayor Bass and Councilmember Ken Broadway opposed. The approval included several changes to the development plan, including a restriction preventing non-emergency vehicles from exiting the property onto Midas Avenue. The project includes 278 affordable apartments for households earning between 30% and 70% of the area median income, along with three manager units. Parking remained one of the biggest concerns throughout the review process. Under Rocklin’s parking standards, the development would normally require 578 spaces. The approved plan instead provides 401, with adjustments permitted as long as the total remains at least 397. The developer previously added 25 parking spaces after an August council meeting by reducing some planned landscaping. Why the city cannot require more parking The project is located about 0.39 miles from the Rocklin Amtrak station. Under Assembly Bill 2097, which took effect in 2023, cities generally cannot require minimum parking for qualifying developments within a half-mile of certain public transit stops. Although the

Rocklin, CA · 2d

The Cool Down

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California renter's electric bill hit $625 for 100 square feet, then utility refunded over $1,000

"It didn't matter what I did because it was just so outrageous and incorrect."

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Folsom Council gives final nod to e-bike and moto ordinance, expands list of park restrictions

New regulations governing electric bicycles and other electric-powered vehicles in Folsom parks and on city trails are officially moving forward after the Folsom City Council gave final approval Tuesday night to an ordinance aimed at addressing dangerous riding, damage to public facilities and growing safety concerns. The council adopted the measure on a 4-0 vote following its second reading, completing the approval process that began with a divided vote two weeks earlier.

Folsom, CA · 2d
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California Housing Market News

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Folsom council takes up plan to send state housing funds to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento

The Folsom City Council’s only housing item this week was a vote on two years of state housing funds. The council considered formally accepting the city’s 2022 and…

Folsom, CA · 3d

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Folsom firm launches faith-aligned wealth management for Muslim Americans

New California-registered investment adviser combines financial planning, investment management and access to Islamic estate-planning tools with no investment minimum. A new Folsom-based financial advisory firm is introducing a different approach to wealth management, offering Muslim American individuals and families comprehensive financial planning, investment management and access to Islamic estate-planning tools for a flat annual fee rather than the traditional percentage-based pricing model.

Folsom, CA · 3d

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Election latest; Hoover concedes Dist. 7 race to Slavensky; Folsom council incumbents hold their leads

Niello maintains advantage in Senate District 6 as additional ballot counts update Folsom City Council, school board and local measure results. Republican Assemblyman and Folsom resident Josh Hoover officially conceded his reelection race Tuesday, Nov. 10, congratulating Democratic challenger Amy Slavensky after updated election returns showed her expanding lead in California’s 7th Assembly District. The concession came one week after Election Day, as election officials continued counting ballots across the Sacramento region and updating results in state, county and local contests.

Folsom, CA · 3d

California Housing Market News

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Granite Bay homes now wait longer for buyers, even as prices climb

Homes in Granite Bay took noticeably longer to find buyers this fall. The median home sold in 47 days during the three months ending October 2026, up 14.6%…

Granite Bay, CA · 1d

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A city tradition: Folsom honors its Veterans with emotional tribute

Following a nearly two-hour Veterans Day parade through the streets of Folsom on Wednesday, the community gathered once again to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. At City Lions Park, beside the city’s Veterans Memorial, veterans, military families, local officials and residents came together for a ceremony of remembrance, gratitude and recognition that also included conversations about a new Silver Star street and the return of an American flagpole to historic Sutter Street.

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