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12th International Day of Yoga Celebrated

Jun 23, 2026 09:30AM ● By Bhaskar Vempati

More than 250 community members gathered at Village Green Park in Rancho Cordova on Sunday, June 21, to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga

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The Float Master of Rancho Cordova Is Back

Jun 23, 2026 08:42AM ● By Elise Spleiss

After a two-year hiatus Wayne Harmer, Rancho Cordova’s official Float Master of 16 years, with more than 21 floats (including Christmas) in multiple parades, has returned for the 250 Year Anniversary of America, with a 22 foot, Drag Racing car.

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Micro Masterpieces Break Records Again

Jun 23, 2026 08:20AM ● By Margaret Snider, photos by Rick Sloan

The 2026 Micro Masterpieces auction, presented by the Rancho Cordova Arts Organization, included 640 pieces of art, over a hundred more than last year.

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Cordova Recreation & Park District staff

CRPD Honored by the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts

Jun 22, 2026 02:57PM ● By Haley O’Neill, Cordova Recreation & Park District

The Cordova Recreation & Park District (District) was honored at the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts (CARPD) annual conference and awards banquet this May.

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Ready for the Fourth?

Jun 22, 2026 02:20PM ● By Ornella Rossi

A guide to Rancho Cordova’s biggest celebration

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Making Every Beat Count

Jun 22, 2026 02:06PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Metro Fire strengthens the chain of survival with HeartSafe Community initiative

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Tabernacle Choir's Hollywood Bowl Centennial Concert Comes to Local Watch Parties

Jun 22, 2026 01:30PM ● By Patsy McGavock

‘A Century of Song. Heard Together.’

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Sacramento County Expands Residential Fee Deferral Program to Support Housing Development

Jun 22, 2026 01:23PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

At its June 16 meeting, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution expanding the County's Residential Development Impact Fee Deferral Program to all residential projects, including eligible mixed-use developments that incorporate housing.

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Sacramento County Proclaims Local Emergency in Response to Invasive Golden Mussel Threat

Jun 22, 2026 12:37PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

On Tuesday, June 16, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a local emergency in response to the growing threat posed by the invasive Golden Mussel.

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Rancho Cordova Cracks Down on Illegal Fireworks

Jun 18, 2026 11:57AM ● By Ornella Rossi

As Fourth of July celebrations approach, Rancho Cordova officials are sending a clear message: launching illegal fireworks could cost far more than a night of entertainment.

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The Marinelli Bros Circus Brings a New Experience to Sacramento

Jun 15, 2026 02:27PM ● By The Marinelli Brothers Circus News Release

Get ready Sacramento, the circus is in town!

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Cordova High Alumni to Debut First-Ever Float in Fourth of July Parade

Jun 15, 2026 02:21PM ● By Cordova High School Alumni

Alumni from Cordova High School will participate in the city’s annual Fourth of July parade with a dedicated float celebrating the school’s history and community impact.

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The Last Safe Field

Jun 15, 2026 02:12PM ● By Jason Harper, Director, Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

With the World Cup being played across North America, including matches in American cities, an old question has resurfaced.

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Soroptimists Help Move Domestic Violence Survivors Forward

Jun 15, 2026 01:57PM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River News Release

The vision of the Soroptimist organization is to help provide women and girls with the resources and opportunities they need to reach their full potential and live their dreams.

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Former Cordova Lancers Running Back Lamon Muldrow

Muldrow Continues to Make His Mark

Jun 15, 2026 12:57PM ● By James Darnell

Former Cordova Lancers’ running back and Cordova High School Class of 2007 graduate Lamon Muldrow is no stranger to making a difference.

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Rancho Cordova Arts, A Giant Community

Jun 15, 2026 12:55PM ● By Margaret Snider, photos by Rick Sloan

The 8th annual Members Show of the Rancho Cordova Arts Organization opened on June 11 at the Mills Station Arts and Culture Center (MACC).

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Carter to Receive Hall of Fame Recognition

Jun 15, 2026 12:29PM ● By James Darnell

This September, the Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame will be hosting its 11th annual induction ceremony where it will recognize a select few whose athletic excellence has earned them a spot in the history books.

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Neighbors Meet Their City

Jun 15, 2026 12:23PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

Good Neighbor Day Brings Connections to Dave Roberts Community Park

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Creativity Fills the Park

Jun 15, 2026 12:07PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

Fourth Annual Art in the Park Brings Community Together

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Young visitors got up close with aircraft

Positive Altitude STEM Event Inspires Next Generation

Jun 15, 2026 11:58AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Hundreds of families from across the region experience aviation and STEM up close at Mather Airport

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Two California Salamanders Move Closer to Endangered Species Protection

Jun 15, 2026 11:12AM ● By Center for Biological Diversity News Release

The Center for Biological Diversity has scored a legal victory requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to finalize Endangered Species Act protections for the critically imperiled Kern Canyon and relictual slender salamanders by December 2026.

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The Best Game Plan? Getting Everyone Home Safely

Jun 15, 2026 09:59AM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

AAA, MADD and Waymo remind soccer fans to plan safe rides home during the World Cup tournament

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Summer Is Here: Keep Your Pets Safe as Temperatures Rise

Jun 15, 2026 09:44AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Summer has officially arrived in Sacramento County, and while many of us are looking forward to longer days, backyard barbecues, pool time and outdoor adventures, the season also brings serious risks for pets.

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Summer Construction Season Brings Roadway and Neighborhood Improvements

Jun 08, 2026 03:34PM ● By MPG Staff

Rancho Cordova's Public Works Department is moving forward with several infrastructure projects this summer aimed at improving roadways, enhancing neighborhood safety and upgrading community aesthetics.

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2026 Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame Honorees Announced

Jun 08, 2026 03:27PM ● By Rancho Cordova Athletic Association News Release

A distinguished Cordova High School varsity basketball team accompanied by three exceptional football players, two All-American swimmers, a respected coach, a Negro League baseball standout and a legendary soccer star will be inducted into the Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame this fall.

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All America Mile Returns July 4

Jun 08, 2026 03:22PM ● By MPG Staff

Rancho Cordova residents will have a chance to start Independence Day on the move as the All America Mile returns Saturday, July 4, as part of the city’s annual Fourth of July celebrations.

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District staff pose at Hagan Community Park

CRPD Receives Multiple National Top Workplaces Awards

Jun 08, 2026 03:09PM ● By Shelby Golden, Cordova Recreation & Park District

Cordova Recreation & Park District (District) is proud to announce it has been recognized with several national Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards, including honors for Purpose & Values, Employee Well-Being and Leadership.

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City Staff Celebrate Accomplishments and Awards

Jun 08, 2026 01:58PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

The city is proud to recognize several outstanding team members whose leadership and service continue to make a lasting impact in Rancho Cordova.

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‘Healing Through Comedy’

Jun 08, 2026 01:35PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

For seven Rancho Cordova residents, stepping onto a stage and making strangers laugh meant doing something even more difficult first: sharing their personal stories.

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Class of 2026 Crosses the Stage

Jun 08, 2026 01:15PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Cordova High School’s Class of 2026 crossed into a new chapter on the evening of May 29, marking the school’s 61st commencement ceremony with celebration, reflection and emotion.

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Nominations Open for 2026 Sustainable Business Awards

Jun 08, 2026 11:36AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Businesses, nonprofits and community members are encouraged to submit nominations now through June 26 for the 2026 Sustainable Business Awards.

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Ty Smith Named New City Historian

Jun 08, 2026 11:15AM ● By Center for Sacramento History News Release

Veteran museum leader to advance a broader vision for history, civic identity and heritage tourism in California’s Capital City

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Downtown Sacramento Mural Celebrates Women in Transportation

Jun 08, 2026 11:10AM ● By SacRT and WTS Sacramento News Release

Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) and Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Sacramento recently unveiled a new mural and transit wrapped train in downtown Sacramento, celebrating the diversity of women in the transportation industry.

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Sacramento County’s New 311 Connect Mobile App is Here

Jun 02, 2026 10:08AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is launching a newly updated 311 Connect Mobile Application now featuring a modern design, improved usability and enhanced security to deliver a smoother, more intuitive experience for our community.

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Local Author Visits Rancho Cordova School for United Way Kids Read

Jun 02, 2026 09:44AM ● By Kristin Thebaud, United Way California Capital Region

Local author Crystel Patterson visited Rancho Cordova’s Cordova Villa Elementary School on May 20 to read her book “I am Different” to third graders and talk about her book series, “Inspired to Be…”.

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