Monday Alert: The Stuff You Need to Know First 🚨

Rise and shine, neighbors! 😎☀️

Earlier sunsets, fresh routines, and all the feels that come with a new stretch of weeks. Here before the week speeds off so we can catch each other up on the moments that matter, let’s do this. 👇

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RUSD Schools Launch Solar Projects & Facility Upgrades
Rescue Union School District has kicked off a district-wide solar installation project—adding solar canopies to all seven school parking lots. Read more →

El Dorado Hills Man Faces Charges in Child Abuse Case
An El Dorado Hills resident has been charged by Alameda County prosecutors following allegations that he had a sexual encounter with a 15-year-old girl. Read more →

Probation in Tragic Restraint Death
Guiding Hands employees avoid jail time for 2018 restraint death of autistic teen. Read more →

Kiwanis Clubs Unite to Deliver Diapers for Families Facing Childhood Cancer
Fourteen clubs from Kiwanis Division 44 joined forces to donate over 12,000 diapers to help ease the burden for parents in the fight of their lives. Read more →

EDCOE’s Summer Program Celebrated Student Successes
EDCOE wrapped its Summer Employment Program, graduating seven local youth who completed paid internships. Read more →

Head-On Crash on Grant Line Road Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
A 21-year-old man was killed and two others, including a child, were seriously hurt in a head-on collision near White Rock Road in Rancho Cordova. Read more →

Citrus Heights Man Arrested in Folsom Bar Altercation Death
Dylan Pierce, 43, is accused of manslaughter after a confrontation at City Slickers in Folsom’s Historic District left a 63-year-old man dead. Read more →

Schools Are Broken — Here’s How El Dorado County Could Help Fix Them
With test scores dropping and student mental health in crisis, local leaders push for a complete rethink of education. Read more →

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Level up your school life with proven strategies, must-have apps, and time-management tricks:

🔥 Focus Boosters: Defeat the Ostrich Effect
Slay your toughest subject FIRST—dodge procrastination and free up mental bandwidth instantly. Read more →

🧠 Study Techniques: Interleave to Dominate
Swap subjects every 30 mins—confusion today means 2x recall tomorrow. Read more →

— by Leo C.

We all know that shift when Sunday night rolls around. Maybe it's the homework pile waiting on the desk, the alarm clock set way too early, or just the thought of another week of shifts and routines. That sinking feeling, the classic "Monday Blues" hits students and workers alike. It's like the freedom of the weekend slams right into a wall of responsibilities, alarms, and to-do lists. For some, it's the dread of a tough class or a demanding boss; for others, it's just the sheer weight of starting over again. It’s a shared experience, that mental reset button we didn't exactly press with enthusiasm.

It’s easy to feel alone in that slump, staring at the ceiling Sunday night or hitting snooze one too many times Monday morning. But seeing it as just a normal part of the cycle, something almost everyone faces, can take some of the pressure off. It’s not about being lazy; it’s about the transition. Recognizing that shared feeling, whether you’re heading back to school or clocking in for work, connects us. Like noticing someone having a rough day and offering a simple nod of understanding.

The good thing about Mondays? They pass. And sometimes, the smallest things can ease the weight: that first good cup of coffee, a quick chat with a friend between classes, a favorite playlist on the commute, or even just knowing others feel it too. It’s about finding that little spark to push through the reset and into the week. We might not always beat the blues completely, but we can definitely help each other carry them a little lighter. 💛

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