Hello August! 💖
Summer’s almost over, and I don’t know about you, but those first-day-back jitters are already kicking in. It’s wild how fast the sun-soaked days have flown—next up, backpacks and bell schedules. 🛎️
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Anyways, just checking in before the month slips past us at warp speed—let’s catch up fast.👇
📢 Today's highlights:
Quick Buzz 🔔 A rapid-fire rundown of the top headlines making waves around town.
School-Day Game Plan 📚 Here’s how I’m shifting from summer sleep-ins to early-rise mode, with simple tricks to start each school day wide awake and ready.
Home Showcase: Sneak-peek at this week’s standout real estate listings, from fresh new builds to dreamy luxury estates.
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📰 What’s Buzzing Today
CHAMPS! EDH All-Stars Take NorCal Title 🏆
The El Dorado Hills 10-11 All-Star baseball team shut out Alameda 6–0 to clinch the Northern California State Championship on Friday. Read more →
Marshall Medical Expands with New Facility in EDH Town Center
Marshall Medical Center is opening a new 25,000 sq. ft. outpatient facility in El Dorado Hills this August, located in El Dorado Hills Town Center. Read more →
EDHCSD Finalizes Purchase of Old Golf Course Land
After years of debate, the El Dorado Hills Community Services District officially acquired the remaining 41.66 acres of the former executive golf course for $10 million. Read more →
Falcon Fire Quickly Contained in EDH
A fast-moving grass fire near Falcons Crest Lane in El Dorado Hills was quickly knocked down Monday thanks to a swift response from CAL FIRE and local fire crews. Read more →
New Folsom Clinic Brings Care Closer to Home
Dignity Health has opened a full-service medical clinic, offering everything from primary care and pediatrics to cancer treatment and infusion therapy. Read more →
New Home Sales Slow Across the Region
New home sales in the Sacramento region—including El Dorado Hills—fell to their lowest monthly total since 2022, according to the North State Building Industry Association. Read more →
Folsom Chick-fil-A to Temporarily Close for Renovation
Chick-fil-A in Folsom will close for a major remodel starting Sept. 25. The project is expected to last around 90 days. Read more →
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Lil City Voices | Real Talk
Beating the Morning Drag: My Back-to-School Blueprint 🏫
— by Leo C.
Summer’s last sunrise woke me up at 6:30 AM like a neon sign screaming, “School starts in two days”—and that tiny thrill of a fresh start is already running through my veins. With Wednesday marking Day One of this brand-new school year, I’ve sketched out a straightforward plan to swap lazy mornings for energized classes (without crashing by lunch).
First up, I’ve banned myself from anything past 10:30 PM, no more late-night gaming marathons or YouTube deep dives. That extra half-hour of sleep makes all the difference when the alarm clock yanks me out of bed at dawn. To shake off the summer cobwebs, I’m spending ten minutes each evening revisiting last year’s notes, just enough to remind myself that I remember more math and science than I feared.
But I’m not turning into a bookworm overnight. I’ve carved out quick “reset” breaks—rolling on the BJJ mat until I’m dripping sweat, jotting down thoughts in my journal, or stepping outside for a blast of fresh air. Those mini-breathers keep me sharp and give me something fun to look forward to between study sessions.
Here’s my strategy for week one: reset my clock, reboot my brain, and remember that even as summer fades, there’s always room for a little “me time.” If I can pull this off, Friday afternoon won’t just feel like the end of a long week—it’ll feel like a win. 💪
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