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Northwest Student Exchange Seeks Host Families

Jan 27, 2025 06:50PM ● By NorthWest Student Exchange News Release

NorthWest Student Exchange places international high school students with adults and families throughout the country. Exchange students add a dimension to the family dynamic.

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Area Residents Help Raise More Than $940,000 For Wildfire Relief

Jan 27, 2025 06:30PM ● By KCRA 3 News Release

KCRA 3, KQCA My58 and the California Gold Country Region Chapter of the American Red Cross partnered on a disaster relief drive that raised more than $940,000 to support people impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

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Council Discusses Changes to Community Enhancement & Investment Fund

Jan 27, 2025 06:00PM ● By Ornella Rossi

During the Rancho Cordova City Council meeting on Nov. 21, council reviewed proposed changes to the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund (CEIF) Grant Process, seeking feedback and providing a preview of the program’s future.

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Local Rotarians Aid Fire Evacuees

Jan 24, 2025 12:11PM ● By Judy Andrews

When Folsom residents Chuck and Conni Thompson recently requested help collecting supplies for L.A. area fire evacuees, members of Rotarian District 5180 rallied with overwhelming support

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CRPD Supports Families in Transition

Jan 22, 2025 03:13PM ● By Shelby Golden, Cordova, Cordova Recreation & Park District

The Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) proudly supports the Folsom Cordova Unified School District's (FCUSD) Families in Transition (FIT) Services program with a heartfelt donation of $1,465 in Target and Dollar Tree gift cards.

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Unnaturally Human

Jan 22, 2025 03:06PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Mills Station Arts & Culture Center (MACC) is currently showcasing two compelling art exhibits that delve into the human experience, inviting visitors to reflect on both the beauty and tragedy of our shared history.

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Young Lancers Battling Growing Pains Within League Play

Jan 14, 2025 12:23PM ● By James Darnell, Photos by Rick Sloan

Cordova has gotten off to a slow start in its first season within the Metro League, dropping their first two games to McClatchy and Kennedy by a combined score of 12-0, respectively. According to their coach, it's all a part of the process.

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Rancho Cordova Food Locker Breaks Ground on New Food Hub

Jan 14, 2025 11:43AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova Food Locker marked a new chapter in its mission to fight food insecurity with a heartful groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 10 for its first of its kind Community Food Hub.

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Rancho Cordova Resident Wins National Pageant Title

Jan 07, 2025 04:48PM ● By Prime Pageants News Release

Torreyana Tripette Crowned Mrs. USA Prime, Division IV

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Council Removes Planning Commissioner

Jan 07, 2025 04:43PM ● By Ornella Rossi

On Jan. 6, the Rancho Cordova City Council gathered to review several key issues, notably approving public art installations and discussing the removal of a Planning Commission member.

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January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

Jan 07, 2025 10:50AM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River News Release

Human Trafficking is more prevalent than you think. Every two minutes, a child is trafficked or sexually exploited in the United States. The average age of exploitation is 12 to 15 years old.

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Dignity Health Named One of the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

Dec 31, 2024 09:08AM ● By Dignity Health News Release

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Dignity Health Methodist Hospital of Sacramento as a 2025 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study.

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Court Gives Text Scam Alert

Dec 31, 2024 08:57AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court has been notified of an active “smishing” campaign in California.

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TOT Grant Program Available for Non-Profits

Dec 30, 2024 05:01PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The County Board of Supervisors intends to continue providing $1 million through the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program to support nonprofit organizations located in Sacramento County in Fiscal Year 2025-26.

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Falcons Soar Again

Dec 24, 2024 10:54AM ● By Folson Lake College Athletics News Release

Folsom Lake Captures Back-to-Back 3C2A State Championships

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X Games Set to Celebrate 30th Anniversary in Sacramento

Dec 24, 2024 10:38AM ● By X Games News Release

On Dec. 12, X Games announced a new three-year partnership with California Dreamin’ Entertainment which will bring the renowned actions sports and music festival to Cal Expo in Sacramento each summer from 2025-2027.

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United Way Unveils New Brand to Reflect Transformative Approach

Dec 24, 2024 10:33AM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

United Way California Capital Region has joined United Way Worldwide in announcing a refreshed brand to reflect the organization’s reach and impact in communities as one of the world’s largest and oldest privately funded charities that helps more than 48 million people annually, including more than 12,000 in the greater Sacramento region

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Rancho Cordova Native Continues Family Legacy in Navy Reserve

Dec 24, 2024 10:29AM ● By By Iain Page, Navy Reserve - Navy Public Affairs Support Element West

Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Grant Johnson, a Rancho Cordova native, serves as a reserve sailor in the U.S. Navy, assigned to Naval Cargo Handling Battalion 13 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

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Rick Sloan and Michael Yearwood Elected to CRPD Board

Dec 24, 2024 10:05AM ● By Shelby Golden, Cordova Recreation & Park District

On Dec. 18, Rick Sloan and Michael Yearwood officially took their oaths of office to serve on the Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) Board of Directors.

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Planning Commission Approves Mather Veterans Village’s Phase Four

Dec 18, 2024 09:19AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova Planning Commission approved two projects on Tuesday, Dec. 11, after discussions on design and community impact. The meeting focused on a church remodel and a new affordable housing complex for veterans, both of which aim to enhance local infrastructure and support community needs.

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25th Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting a Success

Dec 18, 2024 09:17AM ● By MPG Staff

The 25th annual Cordova Community Christmas Tree Lighting was held on Dec. 1 at Village Green Park.

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MEDnRX Launches Innovative Telemedicine and Telepharmacy Kiosk

Dec 18, 2024 09:12AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

MEDnRX, an El Dorado Hills-based healthcare technology company, officially launched its first telemedicine and telepharmacy kiosk on Dec. 12 at SF Market, 2738 Sunrise Blvd.

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Sacramento New Home Sales Ending 2024 on a High Note

Dec 18, 2024 08:47AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

During a time of year when new home sales in the greater Sacramento region normally are dipping to their annual low point, buyers continued to purchase new homes at near-record levels in November, the North State Building Industry Association (BIA) reported Dec. 10.

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Elected City Council Members Appointed

Dec 18, 2024 08:43AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova City Council held its meeting on Monday, Dec. 16, where significant leadership changes were made, including the appointment of a new mayor and vicemayor, as well as a discussion on the city’s Planning Commissions future.

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Council Approves $2.7M Contract for Business Retention Services

Dec 10, 2024 06:35PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova City Council approved a resolution on Dec. 2 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce for business retention services. The agreement, valued at up to $2,777,937, will span from February 2025 to February 2028.

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Large-Scale Bird Fighting Ring Discovered in South Sacramento

Dec 10, 2024 06:31PM ● By Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office News Release

This weekend, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Central Division Patrol Deputies responded to a residence in the south area of the county on Borden Road, regarding a large group of vehicles.

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Judge Lindquist Designated Presiding Judge of Sacramento County Juvenile Court

Dec 10, 2024 06:25PM ● By Sacramento County Superior Court News Release

Superior Court Judge Kristina B. Lindquist will serve as Presiding Judge over Sacramento County’s Juvenile Court.

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Economic Development and Community Development Directors Named

Dec 10, 2024 05:36PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

The City of Rancho Cordova announced Amanda Norton as its new Economic Development director and Darcy Goulart as its new Community Development director.

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Recognizing Local STARs

Dec 10, 2024 05:22PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

On Dec. 4, the City of Rancho Cordova, Rancho Cordova Police Department and Sacramento Metro Fire spread holiday cheer and recognized the achievements of 34 exceptional local students.

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SacRT Awarded Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant

Dec 04, 2024 10:08AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) was recently selected as a Round 1 Grantee of the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program by the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI).

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See How They Run

Dec 02, 2024 04:58PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Endangered Chinook salmon are now running in full force.

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City Awarded $175,000 DOJ Grant to Advance Community Policing

Nov 26, 2024 04:06PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

The City of Rancho Cordova has been selected as a recipient of a $175,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).

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Grant Enhances Safety and Connectivity

Nov 26, 2024 04:04PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The City of Rancho Cordova has secured a grant to enhance transportation and pedestrian access along Chase Drive with the addition of a multiuse path stretching from Coloma Road to the American River Parkway.

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Resource Fair Benefits Businesses

Nov 26, 2024 03:53PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Business owners gathered at Rancho Cordova City Hall from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19 for the city’s inaugural Business Resource Fair.

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Planning Commission Approves New First Responder Training Facility

Nov 20, 2024 02:10PM ● By Ornella Rossi

At its Nov. 13 meeting, the Rancho Cordova Planning Commission approved a design review for a first responder training facility and decided to continue deliberations on a proposed supportive housing project.

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