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A Summerset Love Story

Sep 23, 2025 03:50PM ● By Raza Khushal, Summerset Senior Living

At Summerset Senior Living Rancho Cordova, love stories often live on through the memories and experiences of residents. One of the most touching is Leanne’s story with her husband Louie, a love that began nearly 70 years ago and continues to inspire today.

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The Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band

River City Concert Band Presents ‘Monsters in the Moonlight’

Sep 23, 2025 03:36PM ● By Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band News Release

Beware the full moon and listen for the howls because the Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band is conjuring up a frightfully fun evening of music at its outdoor Halloween spectacular, “Monsters in the Moonlight.”

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Water, Roads and Reform

Sep 23, 2025 03:29PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Supervisor Pat Hume Headlines Rancho Cordova Luncheon

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Karl Bly is a Sacramento native and kayaker who runs a local popular Facebook page called American River Lost & Found.

Lost, Found and Returned

Sep 23, 2025 03:14PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Local Kayaker behind ‘American River Lost & Found’

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Another Tuleyome Tale!

Sep 23, 2025 02:09PM ● By Kristie Ehrhardt

Getting Up Close and Personal with Alkali Milkvetch

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Keynote Speaker Jack Ohman

Applause for Literary Award Winners

Sep 23, 2025 11:07AM ● By Kimberly A. Edwards

Seven awardees will be recognized at the “100 Years of Writing Excellence in Sacramento” Gala on Oct. 18, when the California Writers Club Sacramento hits its century mark and celebrates at North Ridge Country Club in Fair Oaks.

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SMUD Offers Heat Pump Rebates

Sep 23, 2025 09:39AM ● By SMUD News Release

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and its customers have achieved a major clean-energy milestone for the Sacramento region.

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Helping Older Resident Repair Home

Sep 22, 2025 01:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

When a 77-year-old Sacramento County resident began facing mounting fines and pressure from her homeowners’ association (HOA) over much-needed repairs to her home, she wasn’t sure where to turn.

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September is National Preparedness Month

Sep 22, 2025 01:35PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe.

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Sacramento to ‘Light the Town Pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness

Sep 22, 2025 01:28PM ● By Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation News Release

Sacramento is set to glow pink this September and October as the community comes together to “Light the Town Pink” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Hastings Joins Republic FC as Partnerships Vice President

Sep 22, 2025 01:22PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

As preparations for Republic Stadium at the Railyards are in full swing, the club announced the addition of Brian Hastings to its executive team on Aug. 28.

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Palmatier Picks Up Second Big Sky Weekly Honor

Sep 22, 2025 01:12PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

For the second time this season and the fifth time in her California State University, Sacramento soccer career, junior goalkeeper Izzy Palmatier was named the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Sept. 16 after helping the Hornets shut out CSUN on the road last week.

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Butler Nominated for Roberto Clemente Award

Sep 22, 2025 12:30PM ● By Athletics News Release

Major League Baseball announced that Lawrence Butler has been named the Athletics’ nominee for the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the sport.

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Smagina Named New Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

Sep 22, 2025 12:21PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Former Kansas and Washburn University standout Sonia Smagina joins the California State University, Sacramento women's tennis program as an assistant coach, head coach Sophie Breault announced Sept. 15.

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Annual Brain Health Forum Open to Everyone

Sep 17, 2025 08:50AM ● By Kevin Ruse

If someone you love has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you know how hard it can be to navigate daily life, let alone think about long-term plans.

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Donna Fong of Butcher’s Daughter BBQ

Women-Focused Cook-Off to Hit Rancho Cordova

Sep 17, 2025 08:44AM ● By Savory Dave’s BBQ News Release

Dave’s BBQ will host the Women Make the World Go Around Rib Cook-off, a one-of-a-kind women's only barbecue contest from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 4, at the Elks Club in Rancho Cordova.

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Sac Open Studios Features 17 Artists

Sep 17, 2025 08:15AM ● By Margaret Snider

The Mills Station Arts and Culture Center (MACC) is hosting an Open Studios event as part of the Verge Center for the Arts “Sac Open Studios.”

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Sacramento-Area New Home Sales Continued

Sep 16, 2025 04:43PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

Moving Upward in August, North State BIA Reports

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Lancers Looking Toward League Play

Sep 16, 2025 04:24PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers wrapped up their non-league schedule with a tough 47-0 loss against visiting Rio Americano on Friday, Sept. 12 inside Lancer Stadium.

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Quarter Midget’s Johnny Cash Classic

Sep 16, 2025 03:58PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

NASCAR Youth Series Race in Rancho Cordova

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All the 2025 Hall of Fame induction honorees

What a Night!

Sep 16, 2025 03:37PM ● By James Darnell

Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame Hosts 10th Annual Induction Ceremony

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Restored No. 9 Steam Locomotive is on display for a limited time at the California State Railroad Museum

Restored Locomotive on Display in Historic Roundhouse

Sep 16, 2025 11:15AM ● By California State Railroad Museum News Release

In partnership with Friends of No. 9, the California State Railroad Museum is excited to announce the beautifully restored No. 9 steam locomotive and companion exhibit are now on display inside the museum’s historic Roundhouse.

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A day of festivities will celebrate the 65th Mira Loma High School anniversary

Mira Loma 65th Reunion Set

Sep 15, 2025 05:42PM ● By Mira Loma Alumni and Friends Association

A classic car show, cheerleader routines and band performances are among nostalgic attractions planned for Mira Loma High School’s 65th anniversary celebrations on Saturday, Sept. 27.

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Water Providers Warn Residents about Unauthorized Solicitations

Sep 15, 2025 05:36PM ● By Citrus Heights Water District News Release

Citrus Heights Water District, Sacramento Suburban Water District, Orange Vale Water Company and California American Water are warning residents about unauthorized solicitations targeting local households.

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Junior/Senior Team City Championship Winners Named

Sep 15, 2025 11:42AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 2025 Walter and Olga Strand Junior/Senior City Championship was held Sept. 7 at Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course.

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Rodrigo Lopez Nominated for Player of the Month

Sep 15, 2025 11:39AM ● By Compiled from Sacramento Republic FC and USL News Releases

USL (United Soccer League) Championship announced that Republic FC midfielder Rodrigo (RoRo) Lopez was nominated for USL Championship Player of the Month for August.

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UC Davis Basketball Season Tickets on Sale

Sep 15, 2025 11:34AM ● By UC Davis News Release

With just under two months from opening tip, University of California, Davis basketball season tickets are now on sale, allowing Aggie fans to catch the action in the University Credit Union Center all winter long.

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Ella Kraft of the Sacramento Hornets was named Big Sky Women’s Golfer of the Week

Ella Kraft Named Big Sky Women’s Golfer of the Week

Sep 15, 2025 11:30AM ● By Sacramento State News Release

California State University, Sacramento senior Ella Kraft was named the Big Sky Women's Golfer of the Week, it was announced on Sept. 10.

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ARC has Strong Start at USF Invite

Sep 15, 2025 11:28AM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

The American River College (ARC) men's cross-country team kicked off their season Aug. 29 in Golden Gate Park with determination at the University of San Francisco Invite, an event hosting top collegiate programs across California.

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State Water Board to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Updates to the Bay-Delta Plan

Sep 12, 2025 10:05AM ● By California Water Boards News Release

As part of the process required to update and implement the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Water Quality Control Plan (Bay-Delta Plan), the State Water Resources Control Board will begin a two-day public hearing on Sept. 25 and 26.

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‘Meet the Machines’

Sep 10, 2025 11:09AM ● By Cordova Recreation and Park District News Release

The Cordova Recreation & Park District invites the community to join us to “Meet the Machines” from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 13 at Hagan Community Park.

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Cordova High Class of ’65 has 60th Reunion

Sep 10, 2025 11:02AM ● By Cordova High Class of 1965 News Release

When Cordova High School’s Class of 1965 has its 60th class reunion on Sept. 27, fond memories will abound: gas was 25 cents a gallon, Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs were belting out “Wooly Bully” and the Dodgers of Los Angeles were defeating Minnesota’s Twins in the World Series.

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SacSewer Receives National Gold Peak Performance Award

Sep 10, 2025 10:52AM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District News Release

The Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is going gold once again.

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Mills Crossing Project Reimagined

Sep 10, 2025 10:45AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova City Council on Sept. 2 discussed the future of the Mills Crossing Project, a mixed-use development designed to revitalize the city’s Folsom Boulevard corridor.

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Training Tomorrow’s Pilots at Mather Airport

Sep 10, 2025 10:38AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Exciting changes are on the horizon at Mather Airport, where the EVA Flight Training Academy has broken ground on its newest project: a four-story student dormitory.

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