Nonprofits Thrive at Chicken Festival

Each year, the Fair Oaks Chicken Festival draws thousands of attendees with its quirky charm, live entertainment, mouthwatering food and vibrant community spirit but behind the feathers and festivities lies a deeper purpose. Read More »

Ukrainian Americans Parade Gratitude

Celebrations for the 34th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence on Aug. 24 culminated in a 30-mile, horn-honking convoy through Carmichael, Arden Arcade, Citrus Heights and Fair Oaks. Read More »

‘Just Desserts’ is Scrumptious Art

Sixteen artists, the majority being neighbors, have their second exhibit, “Just Desserts and Other Delights,” a Wayne Tiebault-inspired art exhibit, on display through September in a Land Park venue. Read More »

Annual Fundraising Event to Support Life-Changing Healthcare

Friends of Asha USA, Sacramento’s annual fundraising event on Sept. 28 is dedicated to raising critical funds for healthcare and community programs in the slums of Delhi, India. Read More »

Lady Lancers Win Season Opener

It didn't take long for the Cordova Lady Lancers to get their first win under new head coach Kim Bradley, as they defeated the visiting Tokay Tigers 6-0 in their regular season opener on Aug. 18 inside Lancer Stadium. Read More »

Lancers Win Season Opener In OT

It looks like the weeks of summer conditioning have paid off in a hurry for the Cordova Lancers, as they defeated the Sheldon Huskies 13-10 in overtime Aug. 22 in their season opener. Read More »

Soroptimist Club Seeks Award Applicants

Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River is now accepting applications for the Live Your Dream Award (formerly known as the Women’s Opportunity Award). Read More »

City Receives Project of the Year Awards

The City of Rancho Cordova was recently honored with two Project of the Year Awards from the Sacramento Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA). Read More »

Rancho Cordova Fights Mail Theft

The City of Rancho Cordova is fighting mail theft and other crimes using high-tech tools and the Rancho Cordova Police Department’s new Real Time Information Center (RTIC), as well as forging a unique collaboration between the Rancho Cordova Police Department and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Read More »

Parkway has New Connection

The City of Rancho Cordova celebrated the completion of the Chase Drive and American River Parkway Connection project on Aug. 15. Read More »

Baucom Captures Golf Championship at State Fair

Donnie Baucom of Fair Oaks claimed the 2025 California State Fair Mid-Amateur Golf Championship played Aug. 16 and 17 at Bing Maloney Golf Course. Read More »

Cosumnes River College’s Shuler Retires After 25 Years

Cosumnes River College (CRC) announced the retirement of assistant baseball coach and instructional assistant Jno Shuler, who has been part of Cosumnes River College Athletics for 25 years. Read More »

Kings Tickets Available

The Sacramento Kings begin the 2025-26 season on the road against the Phoenix Suns at 7 p.m. Oct. 22. The Kings return home for opening night at Golden 1 Center presented by Kaiser Permanente to take on the Utah Jazz at 7 p.m. Oct. 24, followed by a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers in Sacramento at 6 p.m. Oct. 26. Read More »

Stadium Deposit Campaign Follows Groundbreaking Ceremony

Wilton Rancheria and Sacramento Republic FC marked the beginning of construction on Republic FC Stadium at the Railyards with a groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 18. Read More »

New Home Sales Rebound in July

July new home sales in the greater Sacramento region rebounded from June's low point, with 480 sales reported by North State Building Industry Association members, the association reported Aug. 12. Read More »

Final County Recommended Budget Hearings to Begin

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will begin Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Revised Recommended Budget hearings at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 3 in the Sacramento County Administration Building’s Board Chambers, located at 700 H St., Sacramento. Read More »

Labor Day Area Weekend Events and Celebrations

A three-day weekend is on the way in observance of Labor Day on Sept. 1. This federal holiday, held annually the first Monday of September, honors the American labor movement and the contributions of workers across the nation. Read More »

Public Invited to Celebration of Cupcake the Donkey

The Cordova Recreation and Park District invites the community to gather in remembrance of Cupcake, the community’s beloved donkey, from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 23 at the Hagan Community Barn. Read More »

Congressman Bera Discusses Community Issues

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D., spoke for about 30 minutes Aug. 7 about the state of the country and the county at the informal monthly Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch meeting in North Highlands and then answered questions for about 25 minutes. Read More »

Mayor in Motion

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Lady Lancers Energized Entering Season

For Cordova Lady Lancers varsity girls’ volleyball coach Jaimee Stevenson, it's all about the energy. Read More »

Food Lockers "Food for Thought"

The full program for the Aug. 15 Rancho Cordova Luncheon was the screening of the film, “Food for Thought,” which was about the Rancho Cordova Food Locker Read More »

Lancers Set to Kick Off 2025 Season

After an offseason of preparation and hard work, the Cordova Lancers are ready for those beautiful Friday night lights. Read More »

SacRT’s RydeFreeRT Program Makes Youth Travel Easy

As students across the Sacramento region head back to school, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is reminding families that getting to class has never been easier or more affordable, thanks to the RydeFreeRT program. Read More »

Free Senior Health and Resource Fair with live Music and Classic Car Display

The 11th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Wyndham Sacramento Hotel off Hwy 80 at Madison. Read More »

Annual Women's Empowerment Gala Celebrates 100th Session

Women's Empowerment will hold its 24th annual Gala on Sept. 19, where guests will help raise funds for the Sacramento nonprofit organization that is celebrating its 100th session educating, empowering and employing Sacramento-area women experiencing homelessness so they can support their families. Read More »

Elaine LaLanne Still Leads the Way

Elaine LaLanne is a beacon of light promoting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle at any age to millions of fitness aficionados throughout the world. Read More »

IDEA World Meets Sacramento

For the first time in about 40 years, the annual IDEA World fitness and wellness event from July 17 to July 19 was held in the capital city at the Sacramento Convention Center. Read More »

Vitiello Named July Player of the Month

United Soccer League Championship announced that Republic FC goalkeeper Danny Vitiello had been named the league's Player of the Month for July on Aug. 7. Read More »

Hornet Duo Honored

Women’s Soccer Picked Fourth in Big Sky Preseason Poll Read More »

UC Davis Ranked No. 7 In Preseason

As the season is about to start, University of California, Davis football continues to be placed among the nation's best, earning the No. 7 ranking in the 2025 American Football Coaches Association Football Championship Subdivision Coaches Poll as announced Aug. 11 by the coaches association. Read More »

SAFE Credit Union, Volunteers Prepare Flags for Retirement

SAFE Credit Union collected more than 500 flags during its second annual employee-led U.S. flag collection drive this summer. Read More »

West Nile Virus Activity Increases

Further West Nile virus activity (WNV) evidence was detected throughout Sacramento and Yolo counties, as 13 mosquito samples and three dead birds tested positive Aug. 13, the highest number of positive results reported in a single day this year, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District. Read More »

Once Trusted, Some Educators Compromised

Sex offenders are registered into a government database after they’ve been convicted in a court of law. Some of them were once trusted employees in area schools. Read More »

Riding Smart in Rancho Cordova

The recent rise in popularity of eBikes and eScooters has raised questions as to what traffic rules apply to them and their usage on streets and bike paths. Read More »