Empty Bowls Dinner Returns + Futuristic Rehab Tech 📢

EDH Hospital Unveils Futuristic Rehab Center
Zero-gravity robotic therapy helps patients walk safely again, offering hope, independence, and groundbreaking recovery technology. Read more →

Foggy Weather Hits Santa’s Forest Christmas Tree Sales
Thick fog slashes drive-by traffic and tree flocking, forcing Santa’s Forest to adapt during one of its toughest seasons. Read more →

Mraz Brewing Company Announces Final Days & Farewell Events
Last pours, live music, and a bittersweet goodbye as the beloved brewery invites the community to close out together. Read more →

Sweet Surprise at Local Dental Office
Patients are voting daily on creative gingerbread houses as staff turn holiday cheer into friendly competition. Read more →

Taz Swim Team Welcomes New Leaders
Beloved local coaches step into top roles, promising fresh energy, stronger programs, and exciting momentum for swimmers. Read more →

Youth-Led Empty Bowls Dinner Returns to Fight Hunger
Students bring back the beloved Empty Bowls dinner, uniting art, music, and meals to support hunger relief efforts. Read more →

Caregiver Arrested After Stolen Wedding Ring Returned to Elderly Woman
Police recover irreplaceable diamond ring within 24 hours, highlighting vigilance, swift investigation, and a bittersweet sense of justice. Read more →

New Home Fees Soar, Threatening Housing Affordability
Soaring Sacramento-area building fees now average $109K per home, pushing projects off the table and worsening affordability pressures. Read more →

Mercy Hospital Earns National Top Hospital Honor—Again
Folsom-based hospital earns elite national safety award for the third straight year, standing among America’s top healthcare providers. Read more →

Second-Chance Bikes Bring New Wheels, New Hope
Refurbished bikes from Folsom Prison roll into local communities, giving children, refugees, and families in need mobility and hope. Read more →

CAL FIRE Chief Mike Blankenheim Honored for Service
Retiring unit chief recognized for leadership, collaboration, and lasting impact on public safety and regional fire services. Read more →

Fatal Hit-and-Run Claims 25-Year-Old Pedestrian
Late-night collision leaves community shaken as search continues for the involved vehicle. Read more →

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— by Leo C.

The path to a stable career feels less certain than ever. Pressure is mounting on traditional education to prove its worth, while major companies are simultaneously cutting thousands of jobs, often citing artificial intelligence as a key reason. This has left many in our community asking a difficult question: what skills and values will matter most in the future?

At the center of this is a re-evaluation of the traditional college path. Experts point out that rigid, pre-set degree programs can struggle to keep pace with a job market that now demands flexible combinations of skills and the ability to adapt quickly. At the same time, the very companies driving AI adoption are signaling a need for something beyond pure technical knowledge.

This creates a powerful tension but also points toward a clearer direction. If machines are poised to handle more routine tasks, then our most valuable assets may become the qualities that are inherently human. The advice emerging from leaders in the field of AI isn't just to learn to code better, but to cultivate empathy, critical thinking, and the ability to connect with others. As one pioneer noted, in a world of automation, "the human touch" is what will gain value.

The future may belong not just to those who can use new tools, but to those who can blend adaptable skills with deep human understanding. It's a reminder for our community—students, workers, and educators alike—that nurturing our capacity to think, care, and collaborate is the most future-proof investment we can make.

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