Delayed Development, Heroic Rescues, and Cattle Drives 🇺🇸

Town & Country Village Project Heads Back to Drawing Board
Developer revises controversial Bass Lake proposal after county, residents raise concerns. Read more →

Oak Ridge Names New Baseball Coach
Championship-winning coach takes over Trojans program after longtime leader steps down. Read more →

Salvage Yard Fire Destroys Dozens of Vehicles
Fast-moving blaze torches 30 vehicles at a salvage yard in Rancho Cordova. Read more →

Cattle Drive Makes Rare Return on July 1
One-night-only western spectacle rides back through Historic Folsom. Read more →

Dignity Health Awards Over $1.3M for Community Health Grants
Folsom Lake College among local partners receiving grants for health access initiatives. Read more →

Folsom State Prison Officer Earns State Medal of Valor
Officer honored at the State Capitol for an extraordinary act of bravery on the job. Read more →

Housing Project Delayed After Supervisors Order New Traffic Study
Residents challenge proposed 10-home development as traffic concerns trigger further review. Read more →

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

🎶 Summer Concert Series – June 19 | 7 PM | EDH Community Park
Free concert, great vibes, and live music with Kirk Basquez. See more →

🧘‍♀️ Int'l Yoga Day + Summer Solstice – June 21 | 9 AM | Palladio Piazza, Folsom
Free solstice celebration with yoga, music, and mindfulness. See more →

📿 Focal Bracelets & Keychains (ages 13-17) – June 23 | 2:30 PM | El Dorado Hills Library
Create custom accessories with beads, charms, and creativity. See more →

🍪 Summerween Cookie Class – June 23 | 5:30 PM | Painted. Studios, Folsom
Decorate spooky summer cookies with fun seasonal designs. See more →

🌹 Paper Flower Crowns (ages 4+) – June 24 | 10 AM | El Dorado Hills Library
Craft beautiful paper flower crowns in this creative session. See more →

🎉 Park Party – June 24 | 5 PM | Murray Homestead Park, EDH
Free neighborhood block-party vibes with food, music, and family games. See more →

🧀 Charcuterie 101 Workshop – June 26 | 6 PM | Art & Bloom Studio, EDH
Create stunning charcuterie boards with expert tips and tricks. See more →

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A local veteran and his wife decided to start celebrating early with a trip to Leatherby's in Citrus Heights. He wore his USMC shirt and cover, ordered an ice cream sundae, and when the staff gathered around to sing happy birthday, it felt like the evening couldn't get any sweeter.

Then it did. A woman and her daughter approached the table. They wished him a happy birthday, then thanked him for his military service. A few moments later, when he went to pay the bill, the server told him it had already been taken care of. That kind stranger had paid for his entire party—his wife and two neighbors included.

He doesn't remember the woman's name, though he thinks her daughter might be called Natalie. But he won't forget what she did. In a post shared with our community, he wrote simply: "If you read this, please know that I was deeply touched by your actions. Thank you and God bless you and your lovely daughter."

The post quickly filled with birthday wishes and gratitude of its own. Fellow veterans thanked him for his service. Neighbors celebrated the kindness of a stranger. And many said the same thing: we need more stories like this. On the eve of his 75th birthday, a veteran who served from 1969 to 1977 was reminded that some people still notice a uniform, still say thank you, and still find small, beautiful ways to honor those who served. All over a sundae with a single candle. 💛

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