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Russ Ducharme has been appointed Director of Neighborhood Services

Celebrating Leadership, Service and Innovation

Apr 06, 2026 12:51PM ● 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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Mills Middle School Inspires Future Pathways During College and Career Spirit Week

Apr 06, 2026 12:29PM ● By Folsom Cordova Unified School District News Release

Students at Mills Middle School got a powerful glimpse into their futures last week, during the school’s dynamic College & Career Spirit Week, where the campus came alive with exploration, inspiration and real-world connections.

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RCPD Awarded $82,000 Grant to Reduce Alcohol-Related Harm

Apr 06, 2026 12:27PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

The Rancho Cordova Police Department (RCPD) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded an $82,000 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to reduce alcohol-related harm in its community

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Sacramento County Strengthens Weather Preparedness

Apr 06, 2026 12:09PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is strengthening its commitment to keeping residents safe during severe weather events. The County’s Office of Emergency Services (OES) has officially renewed its StormReady designation through September 2030.

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Rancho Cordova Police Department’s new Assistant Chief

Meet RCPD’s New Assistant Chief, Quis Formoli

Apr 06, 2026 12:05PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

Assistant Chief Quis Formoli brings over 26 years of law enforcement experience, with a career spanning patrol, investigations, custody operations, communications and executive leadership.

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Swinging Into a New Season

Apr 06, 2026 12:01PM ● By Ornella Rossi

61st Cordova Girls Softball League Season Kicks Off

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Get Your Car Ready for a Summer Road Trip

Apr 06, 2026 11:19AM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

National Car Care Month is a good reminder that good vehicle maintenance may prevent a costly repair

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CHP Urges Drivers to Follow Hands-Free Law as Distracted Driving Awareness Month Begins

Apr 06, 2026 11:04AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Distracted driving causes hundreds of crashes across California each year, and violations of the state’s hands-free cellphone law remain an ongoing concern.

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Art Unites

Mar 31, 2026 08:40AM ● By Folsom Cordova Unified School District News Release

A Night of Creativity, Community and Student Voices

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America the Beautiful — Even When It’s Not Easy

Mar 31, 2026 08:37AM ● By Jason Harper

This Fourth of July, our community will gather again. Kids will run. Families will set up chairs before the sun dips. There will be laughter, music, and the kind of noise that only comes when people choose to be together. That’s what Kids Day has always been about.

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Back to the ’90s

Mar 31, 2026 08:22AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Movement Brewing hosts fan-favorite 90s Fest

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A Hoppin’ Good Hunt

Mar 31, 2026 08:15AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Crowds gather at Hagan Park for annual Hoppin’ and Huntin’

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Boogie All Night with KC & The Sunshine Band

Mar 30, 2026 05:15PM ● By California State Fair News Release

It’s time to put on your “Boogie Shoes” and “Get Down Tonight” to “Shake Your Booty” with the original Sunshine Man himself, KC & The Sunshine Band at the California State Fair, Saturday, July 25, as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Main Stage.

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Press Conference Highlights Affordability Bills

Assembly Republicans Push Cost Relief as Families Get Squeezed

Mar 30, 2026 02:04PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

California families are paying more for gas, housing and everyday basics, and Assembly Republicans has announced a package of bills focused on lowering costs for working families across the state.

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Sacramento County Launches $80K Grants for Nonprofits

Mar 30, 2026 01:52PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County and the Sacramento Region Community Foundation are launching a new initiative to strengthen the long-term sustainability and impact of nonprofits serving residents experiencing homelessness and food insecurity – and are inviting eligible organizations to apply.

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Board Approves Amendment to Fireworks Ordinance

Mar 30, 2026 01:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved amendments to the County’s fireworks ordinance during its March 24 meeting, significantly strengthening penalties for the use of illegal fireworks and the unauthorized use of “safe and sane” fireworks.

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Six in Ten Drivers Struggle with Headlight Glare

Mar 30, 2026 01:11PM ● By AAA Northern California News Release

New survey finds that glare is worsening and affecting drivers, raising concerns about safety

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Grant Program to Advance Forestry Science and Stewardship

Mar 30, 2026 12:54PM ● By California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection News Release

The California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Effectiveness Monitoring Committee announced the opening of the committee’s annual EMC Grant Program, inviting research proposals to help shape the future of forestry and natural resource management across California.

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Sacramento Metro Chamber Celebrates 25-Year Chamber Industry Milestone for President and CEO Robert Heidt

Mar 26, 2026 03:07PM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce News Release

This month, Sacramento Metro Chamber President & CEO Robert Heidt marks an impressive milestone – 25 years of service in the chamber industry.

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SacRT Announces Blue Line Service Disruptions Throughout April for Platform Construction

Mar 26, 2026 12:05PM ● By SacRT News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is notifying riders and the community of scheduled Blue Line service disruptions throughout April 2026 as part of the ongoing Light Rail Modernization Project.

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Waymo Begins Autonomous Vehicle Testing

Mar 23, 2026 03:11PM ● By Khushi Salgia

Self-Driving Rideshare Services Coming to Sacramento

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Shine Program Invests in Local Nonprofits

Mar 23, 2026 03:04PM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD has awarded twenty-five local nonprofits with more than $524,000 in funding from its annual Shine program.

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Hoppin’ and Huntin’ Returns to Hagan Park

Mar 23, 2026 01:51PM ● By MPG Staff

The Cordova Recreation and Park District will host its annual Hoppin’ & Huntin’ Spring celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Hagan Community Park, 2197 Chase Drive Rancho Cordova.

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“We’ve Got to Work Together”

Mar 23, 2026 01:30PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Congressman Ami Bera addresses division, growth at Rancho Cordova luncheon

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Carrie Johnson, executive director of the Rancho Cordova Food Locker

All-Stars of Service

Mar 23, 2026 01:23PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Celebrating MVPs of service at ‘March Volunteer Madness’

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Queens in Action

Mar 23, 2026 12:56PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Purple Pageant marks a decade of empowering young women on and off stage

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The Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire Returns this Spring

Mar 23, 2026 12:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Mark your calendar: The Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire returns on Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bradshaw Animal Shelter, and this year, we’re making it bigger, more vibrant and more fun than ever.

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Jennifer Claiborne has been appointed as the County’s new Director of Waste Management and Recycling

County Director of Waste Management and Recycling Appointed

Mar 23, 2026 12:08PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its Tuesday, March 10 meeting, unanimously concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Jennifer Claiborne as the County’s new Director of Waste Management and Recycling, effective March 23, 2026.

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Free Fair to Connect Families to Early Learning Options

Mar 23, 2026 12:01PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) invites families to explore these early learning options at its third annual Family Fun & Playfest, which will showcase 50 early learning programs and 30 community organizations, offering education, health, and wellness information to parents.

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California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Mar 23, 2026 11:47AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) News Release

Main Street entrepreneurs thanked for helping keep the 20% Small Business Deduction alive

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César Chávez Day to be Renamed Farmworker Day under Proposal by Central Valley Assemblywoman

Mar 23, 2026 11:38AM ● By Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo News Release

In light of the horrific news reports of César Chávez’s sexual assaults of minors and women, Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo (R-Tulare) introduced legislation to rename the March 31 California State holiday to Farmworker Day.

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Celebrating the First CARE Court Graduation in Sacramento County

Mar 23, 2026 11:30AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

“I conclude you have completed the CARE plan and have officially graduated from the program,” said Honorable Jennifer K. Rockwell, the Collaborative Courts Supervising Judge.

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State Treasurer Honored with Champion of Agriculture Award

Mar 23, 2026 11:23AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

In recognition of her long record of advocacy for California farmers, ranchers and rural communities, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma has been honored with the Champion of Agriculture Award.

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City Sponsors AI Day During Folsom Tech Week

Mar 16, 2026 05:42PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

Event highlights city’s growing AI & Robotics Ecosystem

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Students Invited to Memorial Day Art Contest

Mar 16, 2026 05:31PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Students in grades TK through 12 are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States by submitting artwork for the 2026 Memorial Day Student Art Contest exhibit titled “You’re a Grand Old Flag.”

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