Hey hey, EDH fam! 😁
Popping in between TikTok breaks to spill the tea on what’s buzzing around town. Grab your fave snack 🍕, crank up your playlist 🎵, and let’s dive into this week’s awesomeness! 🤘
📢 Today's highlights:
Local Headlines Roundup—a quick overview of this week’s must‑know stories.
My heartfelt thank you to everyone who showed me love on my birthday. I may have been far from home, but your messages reminded me how close this community really is. ❤️
Meet the People Behind the Business—we’re starting something new. Get a quick look at the real people behind the local businesses that serve our community every day.
Featured Listings Spotlight—Sneak peek at standout homes hitting the market.
Neighborhood Perks & Deals: Grab a free lash tint with Olivia’s No Glue Lash Lift™, plus your chance to team up with us and spotlight your own local offer.
📰 What’s Buzzing Today
Bonanza Fire Prompts Evacuations Near Shingle Springs
On Tuesday, June 17, a fast-moving wildfire broke out in the Shingle Springs area, burning 80 acres and prompting evacuations. Dubbed the Bonanza Fire, the blaze grew quickly and led to power outages affecting over 2,000 residents. Read more →
4-Year-Old EDH Boy to Advocate for Type 1 Diabetes Research in D.C.
Landon Capozzoli—diagnosed at age 2—was selected to represent California among 170 young delegates at the Breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress in Washington, D.C., July 7–9, sharing his story with members of Congress to push for continued federal support of Type 1 diabetes research. Read more →
Landscape Upgrades Underway at McCabe Park
District contractors began landscape improvements at McCabe Park’s north side and they’ll continue through Friday, June 20. While work is in progress, some park areas are temporarily closed to ensure visitor safety. Read more →
Sentencing Delayed for Guiding Hands Staff in Max Benson Case
Sentencing was postponed for three former Guiding Hands School staffers who pleaded no contest in the 2018 death of 13-year-old Max Benson. A judge delayed accepting the plea deals following strong objections from the victim’s family. Read more →
EDH Resident Named 2025 El Dorado Rose at County Fair
El Dorado Hills resident Kimm Richwine was named the 2025 El Dorado Rose at the El Dorado County Fair, joining court alongside Cora Motak and Louise Sweet. Richwine—an active volunteer with groups from the DAR to Girl Scouts—plans to champion community spirit, compassion, and local history throughout her reign. Read more →
Young Artists Celebrated at Arts and Culture El Dorado’s Switchboard Gallery
Four El Dorado County high‑schoolers—Sydney Zak, Gabriella Bencomo, Carlie Rumsey, and Sofia Rodriguez—were honored with the 2025 Young Artist Awards at Arts and Culture El Dorado’s Switchboard Gallery, each receiving a $500 prize and helping remember the community leaders who championed the arts. Read more →
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Thank you so much for all the love on my birthday post. I honestly didn’t expect that many people to read it, let alone comment, share, or even message me. It means a lot—especially since I wasn’t home this year. Visiting my great-grandfather’s grave in Korea reminded me how deep family roots can go, and all your support reminded me how strong community can be too. Appreciate you all. ❤️
– Leo
🎥 Behind the Business:
Meet the People Who Make Our Town Tick
We’re kicking off a brand-new section in the newsletter—Behind the Business—where we go beyond storefronts and services to share the real stories of the people behind our local businesses. These are your neighbors, friends, and community members who work hard every day to serve El Dorado Hills.
First up: James from The Rug Specialist. His story’s short, sweet, and seriously inspiring. Give it a watch today.
And keep an eye out—we’ll be featuring more local legends soon! 🫡
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🏠 Real Estate: Home Sweet Home
Handpicked properties you won’t want to miss 🛣️
🏠 New‑Construction Gem (Single‑Family Home)
5011 Greyson Creek Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 – $3,099,000
Construction due to begin in September featuring a pool, landscaping, vaulted ceilings, and indoor/outdoor living within gated Serrano Country Club.
🏡 Value-Priced New Build (Single‑Family Home)
220 Sunbella St, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 – $536,122
A modern, newly built 2‑bed/2.5‑bath (1,497 sq ft) single-level home by Lennar.
🌟 Featured Home
1000 Aqua Haven Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 – $4,495,000
Lavish 6,400 sq ft estate featuring 4 beds, 6 baths, premium amenities, and lush fruit‑tree landscaping.
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