🦆 Duckling Rescues & Big Retail Moves

Ducklings Rescued from Storm Drains
Adorable rescue missions save ducklings as first responders spring into action. Read more →

Free Mother’s Day Concert Set in EDH
Queen tribute, charity auction, and live music under the stars. Read more →

Boots & Buckles Gives Back for Folsom’s Hope
Country dancing meets purpose in Historic Folsom; May 1. Read more →

New Art & Floral Studio Opens in EDH
Hands-on workshops, grand opening event invite community to create and connect. Read more →

Big Brands Join Folsom Ranch Retail Hub
Chipotle, SAFE Credit Union, Pilates studio anchor booming new shopping center. Read more →

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

🧳 Travel Talk – April 24 | 2:00 PM
Location: El Dorado Hills Library
Travel tips, smart planning hacks, and answers for your next adventure. See more →

🚣 Dragon Boat Festival – April 25 | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: Black Miners Bar, Folsom
Dragon boat races, teams compete, free spectator event. See more →

🏊‍♂️ April Pool’s Day – April 26 | 1:00-3:00 PM
Location: EDHCSD Community Pool
Free swim day, meet staff, learn summer programs, family fun. See more →

🍪 Llama Love Cookie Decorating – April 28 | 5:30-7:00 PM
Location: Painted. Studios, Folsom
Learn to how to pipe and decorate four cookie designs. See more →

🍣 Sushi Making Class – May 2 | 11:00 AM
Location: 2848 Arden Way #ste 210a, Sacramento
Roll, shape, eat sushi you make—fun hands-on class. See more →

🔑 Macrame-Wristlet Keychains – May 2 | 2:00-4:00 PM
Location: 9906 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks
Make two trendy keychains, learn knots, supplies included. See more →

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— by Lil City Staff

It started as a Sunday afternoon drive near the Raley's shopping center. A woman watched as a large group of boys on electric bikes weaved through traffic, ran red lights, and nearly caused at least three accidents in just minutes. Her stomach turned as she saw cars swerve and brake. She pulled over to speak with them, hoping a calm word might prevent a tragedy.

What happened next was deeply unsettling. A driver passing by yelled out the window, "Just let them ride!" The boys fed off that energy, shouting back, dismissing every concern. One of them turned and called the woman a name. In that moment, a well-meaning attempt to protect turned into a lesson in how quickly respect can evaporate.

This woman isn't against kids having fun. She's a parent herself. She knows e-bikes can be a wonderful way to explore and stay active. But what she witnessed was not harmless joy. It was life-threatening recklessness, and the reaction from both a stranger and the children showed a troubling disregard for safety and basic decency. As she later wrote, "No parent wants to get a call that their child has been injured…or worse."

Her plea to parents was simple: talk to your kids. Teach them traffic laws. Help them understand that cars cannot always stop in time. And remind them that disrespect toward adults who are trying to protect them is never acceptable. This is not about blaming an entire generation or taking away bikes. It's about waking up before a tragedy forces us to. Because when a child falls, everyone loses.

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