Changes Around Town and Plans Ahead 📢

Selland’s Market-Cafe Closes, New Italian Restaurant Incoming
Town Center favorite closes as OBO’ Italian Table & Bar moves in. Read more →

Major Housing Project Approved in El Dorado Hills
200-acre Creekside Village brings 763 homes, parks, trails—construction greenlit. Read more →

Wildfire Fuel Reduction Underway Along El Dorado Trail
CAL FIRE crews clear vegetation to boost safety across high-risk trail corridor. Read more →

Oak Ridge Girls Basketball Clinches SFL Title Share
Trojans dominate St. Francis, stay undefeated and eye outright league crown. Read more →

Fatal Highway 50 Crash Causes Major Delays
One killed near Silva Valley Parkway; investigation shuts down lanes. Read more →

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

💡 Regional STEM Fair Sign Ups – March 21 | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: KVIE Ose Community Room, Sacramento
Showcase student innovation, compete, and advance to ISEF-level STEM glory. See more →

💘 Valentine Making Party (Ages 6+) – February 13 | 2:30-4:30 PM
Location: El Dorado Hills Library
Craft cards, heart-shaped fun, sweet treats, and pink lemonade. See more →

🐴 Valentine’s Day Carriage Rides – February 14 | 4:00-8:00 PM
Location: El Dorado Hills Town Center
Romantic horse-drawn rides to celebrate love under the lights. See more →

🦉 Owl Be Your Valentine – February 14-15 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
Create valentines for zoo animals during this beloved family tradition. See more →

🍪 Cookie Decorating (Groovy Cookies!) – February 17 | 5:30-7:00 PM
Location: Painted. Studios, Folsom
Decorate four pro-level cookies & learn pro piping skills. See more →

🖌️ Craft & Chill (ages 13-17) – February 18 | 4:00-5:00 PM
Location: El Dorado Hills Library
Relax, create, and hang out with zero pressure vibes. See more →

🖼️ Stained Glass Workshop – February 21 | 4:30 PM
Location: Swoon Studio + Co, Folsom
Create your own stained glass masterpiece. See more →

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— by Leo C.

It began with the worst kind of panic for a pet owner: a beloved dog was missing. A neighbor, already feeling unwell, realized her young dog had escaped the yard. Overwhelmed, she took to the streets, her cries of fear echoing through the neighborhood.

What happened next was a spontaneous display of community. One neighbor heard the distress and immediately posted online for help. Others, just getting home from work or running errands, dropped what they were doing. Cars filled with volunteers drove up and down streets for hours. A motorcyclist stopped to offer a crucial sighting. People scanned brush-filled land known to hide coyotes. It was a race against the setting sun, fueled by a shared understanding of what a pet means to a family.

Finally, a call came. The dog had been spotted and was safe. The reunion was overwhelming, a moment of pure relief caught on a neighbor's security camera. In a heartfelt post, the owner thanked the dozen strangers who became her search party, writing, "This community loves animals so much...they didn't let me do it alone." It was a frantic afternoon that ended as a powerful testament to the watchful eyes and caring hearts that quietly bind our streets together. 💛

Handpicked properties in El Dorado Hills that you won’t want to miss 🛣️

7358 Grassy Creek Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 – $699,500
2 Bed | 2 Bath | 2,229 sq ft

1050 Hogarth Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 – $1,595,000
4 Bed | 4 Bath | 3,809 sq ft

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