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'City on the Move'

Nov 10, 2025 04:21PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Momentum and Milestones Define Rancho Cordova’s State of the City

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Fall Fine Art Show Awards Announced

Nov 05, 2025 08:39AM ● By Margaret Snider

The Fall Fine Art Show, which runs from Oct. 20 to Jan. 23, is open to the public at Rancho Cordova City Hall.

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FCUSD Schools Earn State Recognition

Nov 05, 2025 08:22AM ● By Folsom Cordova Unified School District

Folsom Cordova Unified School District is proud to announce that all 33 of its schools that applied have been recognized for their successful implementation of national standards for creating positive school climates.

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Residents at Mather Community Campus can participate in job fairs

Job Readiness Fair Offers More Than Applications

Nov 05, 2025 08:14AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Mather Community Campus (MCC) is home to hundreds of adults, families and transitional aged youth in shelter and transitional housing who are experiencing homelessness.

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Tangle Free Named Small Business of the Month

Nov 04, 2025 04:50PM ● By State Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

On Oct. 20, Assemblyman Josh Hoover announced that Tangle Free: A Low-Sensory Hair Salon is the Small Business of the Month for October 2025 in the 7th Assembly District.

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Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center celebrated the opening of its new Graduate Medical Education (GME) Resident Suite and Lounge

Dignity Health Celebrates Opening of Resident Suite and Lounge

Nov 04, 2025 04:37PM ● By Dignity Health News Release

On Wednesday, Oct. 29, Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center celebrated the opening of its new Graduate Medical Education (GME) Resident Suite and Lounge, a dedicated space supporting the hospital’s new internal medicine residency program.

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NorCal Residents Advised to Prepare for Gusty Winds

Nov 04, 2025 12:51PM ● By Seth Henderson

National Weather Service Releases Wind Advisory for NorCal

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If Walls Could Talk

Nov 03, 2025 01:57PM ● By Seth Henderson

‘The People vs. The Golden State Killer’ Reveals Lead Prosecutor’s Official Account of 40-Year Cold Case

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Early Morning Fire Damages Former Epoch Casino

Nov 03, 2025 01:39PM ● By MPG Staff

Vacant Rancho Cordova Building Catches Fire

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Single Mom Strong Opens Annual Holiday Adopt-a-Family Program

Oct 31, 2025 11:35AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Fresh off a successful annual “Dinner for Donations” homemade pot pie fundraiser, Single Mom Strong (SMS) in Citrus Heights has opened its annual Holiday “Adopt-a-Family” program to help single moms in the greater Sacramento area who could use some extra support this holiday season.

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Halloween at Hagan Haunts Again

Oct 29, 2025 11:14AM ● By Elena Burgé, Cordova Recreation and Park District

Hagan Community Park transformed into a festive Halloween wonderland on Saturday, Oct. 25, as the Cordova Recreation & Park District welcomed families for its annual Halloween at Hagan celebration.

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Traffic Calming Projects Complete

Oct 29, 2025 11:08AM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

The City of Rancho Cordova recently completed the installation of a traffic circle and roundabout at Lincoln Village Drive and Baroque Drive.

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Lady Lancers Are Looking Ahead

Oct 29, 2025 11:03AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers wrapped up their regular flag football season last week, the first under the guidance of head coach Kim Bradley.

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Lancers Go Down in Davis

Oct 29, 2025 10:59AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers fell to the Davis Blue Devils 27-20 in a non-league showdown on Oct. 24 inside Davis High School’s Ron and Mary Brown Stadium.

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Fourth Annual Rock the Block

Oct 28, 2025 04:03PM ● By Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento News Release

Habitat for Humanity Brings 400 Volunteers and Transformative Change to West Sacramento

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Mercy San Juan Medical Center Upgrades Stroke Center

Oct 28, 2025 03:44PM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is celebrating the grand opening of its newly renovated Neuro-Interventional Suite, a space designed to deliver faster, safer and more advanced stroke care.

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Donate to Keep Adaptive Riding Program Open

Oct 28, 2025 03:25PM ● By Therapeutic Riding and Off-Track Rehabilitation News Release

Therapeutic Riding and Off-Track Rehabilitation, one of Northern California’s leading adaptive riding programs for people with developmental disabilities, has launched an emergency fundraising campaign to sustain its operations.

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Annual Stand Down Event Serves Veterans

Oct 28, 2025 02:25PM ● By Janna Haynes, Sacramento County Public Information Office

At Mather Community Campus, a line of expectant veterans wraps around the building. Men and women donning hats, vests and jackets filled with patches identifying their service history: which branch and which war they survived.

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Drop-Off Locations Opening Soon for Operation Christmas Child

Oct 28, 2025 02:01PM ● By Samaritan’s Purse News Release

Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week from Nov. 17 to Nov. 24.

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Hundreds of City Workers, Union Members, Cardroom Employees Protest Attorney General Bonta

Oct 22, 2025 02:41PM ● By California Gaming Association News Release

The proposed regulations are unnecessary and punitive, as the games are lawful under California law and have been operating for decades.

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Lancers Drop Second League Game in a Row

Oct 21, 2025 04:42PM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers lost their second-consecutive Metro League contest on Friday, Oct. 17 following a 62-0 loss at Destiny Christian Academy.

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Two Lady Lancers Advance to Divisionals

Oct 21, 2025 04:31PM ● By James Darnell

After a successful outing in their final Metro League match of the year, the Cordova Lady Lancers are sending two of their own to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Sac Joaquin Section Division II Divisional tournament on Oct. 27 at Turkey Creek Golf Course in Lincoln, CA.

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First Northern Bank Promotes Laurie Becker

Oct 21, 2025 04:27PM ● By First Northern Bank News Release

First Northern Bank (OTCQX: FNRN), the region’s number 1 local small business lender, announced the promotion of Laurie Becker to branch manager of its Rancho Cordova branch.

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$33 Million Renovation of Rancho Marriott Revealed

Oct 21, 2025 04:19PM ● By Seth Henderson

Rancho Cordova’s only full-service branded hotel, the Marriott Sacramento Rancho Cordova, located at 11211 Point E Drive, reveals its $33 million “floor-to-ceiling” renovation, featuring double rooms with two kings’ beds, advanced technological upgrades and an emphasis on communal space.

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Celebrating the Diwali Festival of Lights

Oct 21, 2025 03:49PM ● By Bhaskar Vempati – Suvidha International Foundation, photos by Rick Sloan

The Diwali Festival of Lights in Rancho Cordova shone brightly as Suvidha International Foundation, in collaboration with the City of Rancho Cordova, hosted a grand celebration at Stone Creek Community Park.

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Former Beaver Joseph ‘Pey’ Brito Dies

Oct 21, 2025 12:04PM ● By American River College Athletics News Release

Joseph "Pey" Brito, a former Beaver infielder from Delta High School, died two weeks ago. Pey redshirted at American River College in 2000 and then played second base for the Beavers baseball team in 2001 and 2002.

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Women's Golf Ties for Eighth at Golf Iconic Classic

Oct 21, 2025 11:58AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sophia Lee's even-par round of 72 led the California State University, Sacramento women's golf team during the final round of the Golf Iconic Classic on Oct. 15 at the New Mexico State University Golf Course.

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Athletics Director Rocko DeLuca’s High Fives

Oct 21, 2025 11:45AM ● By UC Davis Athletics

Caden Pinnick racks up weekly awards following a performance against No. 14 Northern Arizona that earned No. 6 UC Davis football a victory on homecoming.

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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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