Teens Leading, Roads Changing, Homes Moving 🔔

Happy Monday, neighbors!

This newsletter is my way of pointing out the moments that matter—the quiet wins, the new ideas, and the people who actually do stuff. Here’s a quick check-in. 👇

New Heroes Join the Ranks
Meet EDH Fire’s newest firefighter paramedics as they gear up to serve our community. Read more →

Valley View Montessori Honors Patriot Day
Students shared reflections on unity, respect, and civic responsibility during the annual Patriot Day assembly. Read more →

Silva Valley Runs for Spirit and Support
Silva Valley’s Fun Run mixed fun and fundraising, with a record haul for student programs. Read more →

First Responders Honored with 2025 Public Safety Awards
Seven members of Folsom Police and Fire were honored for their dedication and service at the city’s annual Public Safety Awards. Read more →

Volunteer Champions Receive Spirit of Folsom Awards
The 2025 Spirit of Folsom Awards celebrated five residents making extraordinary impacts through everyday service. Read more →

Town & Country Village Resort Moves Forward
El Dorado County greenlights a massive development with hotels, cottages, and an event center along Bass Lake Road. Read more →

Police Crack Down After Iron Point Road Crash
A high-speed crash left one driver hospitalized—and now police are stepping up enforcement along Iron Point Road. Read more →

NVIDIA & Intel Strike $5B AI Deal with Folsom Ties
Two tech giants are joining forces in a historic deal to co-develop processors and AI platforms. Read more →

Intoxicated Man Arrested After Assault on Officer
A chaotic scene at a Folsom hotel escalated when an intoxicated man turned combative with officers. Read more →

Two Schools Damaged in Overnight Vandalism Spree
Vandals left two Folsom campuses covered in graffiti and broken windows, sparking a police investigation. Read more →

Body in Folsom Fire Identified
Authorities released the identity of the man found after the standoff and fire. Read more →

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— by Leo C.

Eighteen weeks in a row—without missing once—we’ve been publishing Lil City. In that time, I’ve learned a ton. Not just about writing or sharing local news, but about leadership, consistency, and the impact a project like this can have on a community.

That’s why I’m excited to take what we’ve built here and expand it into something bigger: Lil City Leaders.

Lil City Leaders gives teens the chance to launch their own Lil City in their school or town. They’ll cover local news, highlight nonprofits, talk to leaders, and even give classmates a platform to share their voices. It’s the same mission you already know from Lil City, but on a wider scale—helping more students grow as leaders and make an impact.

This isn’t just about writing newsletters. It’s about building real skills—communication, design, outreach, teamwork—and using them to create something that lasts. Students can start small, then grow into leading projects, running teams, and earning volunteer hours along the way. The impact potential is huge: stronger communities, more connected students, and proof that youth voices matter.

We’ve seen firsthand how much a local project can do. Now it’s time to share that opportunity with other teens—here in El Dorado Hills and beyond.

If you know a teen, even an 8th grader, who wants to step up, learn, and make a difference, please share Lil City Leaders with them. This could be the spark that starts their own journey of impact.

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Let’s build something great together for our community.

Catch up on our last issue: Record-breaking youth service, weekend yoga sessions & brunch spot highlights. Read it here 👉

🚀 Know a student who wants to launch their own Lil City in their town?
Find out how it works: https://leaders.lilmedia.org/