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See Art, Make Art

Oct 21, 2025 11:26AM ● By Seth Henderson

Crocker Art Museum Hosts Specially Curated Homeschool Day

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New Home Sales Dip in September

Oct 21, 2025 11:26AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

As many prospective homebuyers waited to see what happened with mortgage interest rates, new home sales in the Sacramento region dipped in September but remained above the average number of sales for the month, according to the North State Building Industry Association.

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Women’s Empowerment Program Celebrates 100th Graduating Class

Oct 21, 2025 10:46AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Fourteen graduates recently took a determined walk up to the stage amid cheers, applause and, for many, tears.

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Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct 21, 2025 10:33AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services is recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Pump Prices Rise Slightly after Southern California Refinery Fire

Oct 21, 2025 10:18AM ● By American Automobile Association News Release

As autumn sets in, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped to $3.11 from the $3.15 average two weeks ago, as of Oct. 9.

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct 21, 2025 09:45AM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River News Release

Domestic violence takes place in our nation every minute of every day, occurring just about every 15 seconds. Most Americans do not realize just how real domestic violence is and how many lives are affected by it.

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SacRT Offers Free Rides Systemwide on Oct. 21 to Celebrate Customer Appreciation Month

Oct 17, 2025 04:24PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is saying a heartfelt “thank you” to its riders by offering free rides systemwide on Tuesday, Oct. 21, as part of its month-long Customer Appreciation Month celebration.

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Sports Hall of Fame at 10 and Beyond

Oct 15, 2025 08:53AM ● By Mike Marando, Commentary

A few weeks ago, the Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame inducted its 10th anniversary class.

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Lancers Homecoming Loss Overshadowed by Injury

Oct 15, 2025 08:49AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers were dealt a 42-8 loss against Metro League rival Antelope on Oct. 10 inside Lancer Stadium but the biggest loss wasn't felt on the scoreboard.

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Lady Lancers Making Big Strides

Oct 15, 2025 08:42AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers varsity girls golf team has seen marked improvement since the beginning of the season, according to head coach Brian Botsford.

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A Big Change for Big Red

Oct 15, 2025 08:28AM ● By James Darnell

If you've attended a Cordova Lancers varsity football game this season, you might have noticed a glaring new change to the team’s uniforms.

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Council Approves Digital Billboard Proposal Amid Controversy

Oct 14, 2025 05:20PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova City Council voted 4-1 on Oct. 6 to approve a proposal for a new digital billboard along U.S. Highway 50, following heated discussions and public comment.

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Barktoberfest Brings Wagging Tails and Warm Smiles

Oct 14, 2025 05:10PM ● By Haley Waugh, Community Relations Coordinator, Cordova Recreation & Park District

The Lincoln Village Community Pool was full of happy dogs and community members on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Cordova Recreation and Park District’s annual Barktoberfest event.

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Peek-A-Boo Factory Opens

Oct 14, 2025 05:04PM ● By Abbey Wicks

On Friday, Oct. 10, Rancho Cordova’s Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of the first Peek-A-Boo Factory in the Sacramento region with a ribbon cutting.

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Cordova High Homecoming

Oct 14, 2025 04:49PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Cordova High School Lancers brought the community together for a memorable Homecoming celebration on Friday, Oct. 10, during their game against Antelope High School.

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City Weighs Future of Education

Oct 14, 2025 04:28PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova City Council voted 4-1 in an Oct. 6 special meeting to move forward with the creation of an educational program plan that could reshape the future of public schooling in the city.

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‘Once a Lancer, Always a Lancer’

Oct 14, 2025 04:01PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Homecoming Reception and Alumni Parade Brings Generations Together

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California Secretary of State Sets the Record Straight Regarding Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election Ballot Envelopes

Oct 14, 2025 02:50PM ● By California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber News Release

On Oct. 13 California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., clarified information about Nov. 4, Statewide Special Election ballot envelopes.

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Athletics Program Raises Record Numbers

Oct 14, 2025 01:59PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis Raises More Than $500,000 During Champion Aggies Challenge

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First City Junior Golf Tournament Played

Oct 14, 2025 01:52PM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The first Sacramento City Junior Golf Tournament for boys and girls aged 7 to 11 was played at the nine-hole William Land Park golf course on Oct. 4 and Oct. 5.

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Kings and Phoong Law Partner

Oct 14, 2025 01:41PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

‘The Purple Promise’ Empowers Women Entrepreneurs and Mentors Future Leaders

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River Cats President/COO Named MiLB Executive of the Year

Oct 14, 2025 01:33PM ● By Sacramento River Cats News Release

Sacramento River Cats President and Chief Operating Officer Chip Maxson has been named the 2025 MiLB Executive of the Year, according to a Minor League Baseball announcement on Oct. 6.

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Marthaler Named Big Sky Offensive Player of the Week

Oct 14, 2025 01:27PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

California State University, Sacramento sophomore Victoria Marthaler was named the Big Sky Conference Offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 6 after leading the Hornets to a four-set volleyball road win

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Property Tax Postponement Program Filing Period Announced

Oct 14, 2025 11:59AM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Malia M. Cohen announced that applications for property tax postponement are now being processed.

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California FFA Foundation Names New Board Members

Oct 14, 2025 11:49AM ● By California Future Farmers of America News Release

The California Future Farmers of America Foundation (FFA) has added two agricultural leaders, Shannon Douglass and Mel Machado, to its board of directors.

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Halloween Ball Mystery Tour at Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park

California State Parks Invites Public to Free Halloween Tours

Oct 14, 2025 11:40AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

Care to dance? California State Parks welcomes those who dare to Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park (SHP) for the Halloween Ball Mystery Tour.

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Free Mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 14, 2025 11:26AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Uninsured and underinsured members of the community are urged to act now

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County Responds to Special Election Ballot Envelope Concerns

Oct 14, 2025 10:39AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Department of Voter Registration and Elections staff recently learned about online posts concerning the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election ballot and envelope. (Proposition 50 is on the ballot.)

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Lancers Outlast Lions in Thriller

Oct 08, 2025 09:48AM ● By James Darnell

Trailing by four points against McClatchy with just under six minutes remaining inside Hughes Stadium in Sacramento on Oct. 3, the Cordova Lancers didn't panic.

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Tradition Lights the Way

Oct 08, 2025 09:35AM ● By Ornella Rossi

SF Supermarket Hosts Vibrant Mid-Autumn Festival

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From Television to the Stage

Oct 07, 2025 04:06PM ● By Abbey Wicks

An Interview with Zane Lamprey

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From Little League to the MLB Postseason

Oct 07, 2025 03:56PM ● By Seth Henderson

Local Little League Graduates Represent Sacramento in MLB Postseason

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County Public Health Officer to Retire

Oct 07, 2025 03:49PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Longstanding Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH) Officer Dr. Olivia Kasirye will retire next March after more than two decades of service.

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Code Enforcement Increases Penalties

Oct 07, 2025 03:43PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Strengthening Community Safety

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Public Authority Office Moves

Oct 07, 2025 03:32PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Public Authority office recently moved to a new location. The new office is located at 9300 Tech Center Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento.

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