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Three Seriously Injured in Green Valley Crash
Serious two-vehicle collision temporarily shut down Green Valley Road Saturday. Read more →

Historic District Altercation Ends in Battery Arrest
Two people hospitalized following late-night confrontation in Historic Folsom. Read more →

USA 250 Program Series Comes to Folsom Library
Grant-funded events bring exhibits, lectures and history programs to Folsom for America’s 250th. Read more →

Oak Ridge Alumna Wins World Cheer Championship
El Dorado Hills graduate Heidi Hohloch captures world title after consecutive collegiate championships. Read more →

$269K Approved for Emergency Sinkhole Repairs
Storm drain replacement approved after sinkhole damaged roadway in Folsom. Read more →

El Dorado Hills Brewfest Returns With 40+ Pouring Partners
Unlimited tastings return to El Dorado Hills with breweries, wineries and live entertainment. Read more →

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Your go-to list for family-friendly events and happenings:

⛵ Ahoy, Cookies! Decorating Class – July 26 | 3 PM | Painted. Studios-Folsom
Decorate four adorable nautical cookies with expert decorating tips. See more →

🫟 Rock Painting (ages 13-17) – July 28 | 2:30 PM | El Dorado Hills Library
Paint colorful rocks with fun designs, patterns, and inspiring messages. See more →

🐟 Paper Plate Fish (ages 4+) – July 29 | 10 AM | El Dorado Hills Library
Turn simple paper plates into colorful fish and underwater creations. See more →

🎸 Gladius, Flamenco Guitar – July 30 | 10:30 AM | El Dorado Hills Library
Feel the energy of live flamenco guitar and captivating rhythms. See more →

🎶 Live On The Blvd–Country Night – July 30 | 7 PM | Marshall Amphitheater, EDH
Enjoy free live performances by Cynthia Renee and Cripple Creek. See more →

📽️ Movie Nights (Ron's Gone Wrong) – July 31 | 7 PM | Cameron Park CSD Pool
Bring your floatie for Cannonball Cinemas and a movie under stars. See more →

🐦 Art Class: Oil Painting Birds – Aug. 2 | 9 AM | 3935 Park Dr, El Dorado Hills
Paint colorful birds with easy step-by-step instruction for beginners. See more →

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— by Lil City Staff

El Dorado Hills residents now have a chance to weigh in on a question that's been circling for a while: should the community become an incorporated city? The El Dorado Hills Community Services District recently completed an environmental study on the impacts of cityhood, and the results showed no significant environmental concerns, a finding consistent with the last four California communities that went through incorporation.

At the center of the debate is control. Right now, decisions about land use in El Dorado Hills are made at the county level, not locally, and that arrangement has fueled tension more than once. A recent 10-home Serrano development drew appeals from residents concerned about park access and traffic safety, and a proposed Costco project has sparked its own debate over whether resulting tax revenue should be reinvested into nearby roads to offset the wear from increased traffic. Becoming a city wouldn't resolve every disagreement, but it would shift who gets the final say.

It's worth noting what the study didn't cover. Because environmental reviews can't be based on hypothetical future decisions, things like a potential city hall weren't factored in, those would come with their own separate studies down the line, if incorporation moves forward. Even with a favorable environmental report, cityhood is still a long way from settled, with voter approval and a full financial analysis still ahead.

That leaves plenty for residents to think through before this reaches a ballot. Would having local control over land use actually lead to better outcomes on issues like the Serrano development or the Costco proposal, or would it just shift the same debates to a different table? And for a community that's grown used to county oversight, is there enough momentum or enough trust to take on the responsibilities that come with becoming its own city?

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