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📰 What’s Buzzing Today
Toy Time! Community Generosity Fuels Annual Campaign
Volunteers helped bag and distribute nearly 17,000 toys to 400 local families this holiday season. Read more →
Loewen Pleads Not Guilty; CSD Finances Cleared
Former EDH CSD GM faces charges; forensic audit confirms proper financial management, restoring public trust. Read more →
Folsom Theater Gunshot Report Unconfirmed
Police respond to movie theater altercation; no firearm found, patrons evacuated safely, investigation clears incident. Read more →
El Dorado County Prepares for Rain, Offers Free Sandbags
Residents grab free sandbags ahead of expected storms; safety tips shared to prevent flooding hazards. Read more →
Roseville Couple Arrested After Child Dies, Another Injured
Tragic case unfolds as former police officer and partner face murder, child abuse charges in Roseville home. Read more →
Mail Theft Investigation Leads to Arrests
Police arrest three in holiday mail theft case; stolen mail, burglary tools, and drugs recovered from vehicle. Read more →
Late-Night Fire Destroys EDH Home
Christmas night blaze collapses roof; no injuries, $1M loss, cause under investigation. Read more →
EDHCSD Begins Talks Over Gilmore Senior Center
County and district enter negotiations that could secure the future of senior programs and services locally. Read more →
Folsom Ranch School Plans Shift to Shared Campus
City approval clears path for combined middle and high school campus as district tackles rising costs, long-term growth. Read more →
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Lil City Voices | Community Corner
The Small Shifts That Change Everything
— by Leo C.
We often think life-changing improvements require grand, dramatic gestures. But as a recent collection of shared experiences reveals, the most profound shifts often come from simple, daily choices we wish we’d made sooner.
From taking a daily 30-minute walk to finally learning to say “no,” the common thread is a focus on sustainable well-being over quick fixes. Other powerful changes included prioritizing mental health through therapy or a correct diagnosis, investing in physical health with a better wheelchair or a standing desk, and the radical self-care of putting oneself first. As one person simply put, “It feels nice to be nice,” highlighting how fundamental kindness can be.
Perhaps the most uplifting theme was the act of reclaiming joy. Whether it was finding happiness after a difficult divorce, discovering new hobbies that made life feel vivid, or consciously “romanticizing every little thing” in the world, these stories are about moving from just surviving to truly living.
These shared experiences remind us that it’s never too late to make a change that serves you better. What small shift could you make today that your future self will thank you for?
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