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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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River City Concert Band Presents Holiday Show

Nov 20, 2024 02:08PM ● By Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band News Release

The Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band (RCCB) presents “Holiday Harmonies” on Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Cordova Performing Arts Center, Rancho Cordova, with special guests Voices of California and The C.O.D. Barbershop Quartet.

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Council Honors Longtime Member

Nov 20, 2024 01:38PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova City Council held its regular meeting on Nov. 18, where members bid farewell to one of their long-standing members, Councilmember Donald Terry, and made important appointments to the Measure R and Measure H Citizen Oversight Board.

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100 Days In

Nov 20, 2024 01:35PM ● By Ornella Rossi

FCUSD Superintendent Shares Insights and Vision

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Bipartisan Effort by California Congress Members Drives Modern Multi-Modal Transportation Project Forward

Nov 14, 2024 11:01AM ● By Derek Minnema

Democratic Representatives Ami Bera and Doris Matsui, along with Republican Kevin Kiley, are collectively pushing for federal funding to support the Capital SouthEast Connector project.

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Prioritizing Safety for Families on Grant Line Road

Nov 14, 2024 10:52AM ● By Derek Minnema, Executive Director Capital Southeast Connector JPA

While improving traffic flow through the Sacramento region has always been the Capital Southeast Connector Expressway’s focus, improving safety throughout the route has been an equal goal.

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Saluting Labor: SouthEast Connector Paves Path to Opportunity

Nov 14, 2024 10:44AM ● By Derek Minnema, Executive Director Capital Southeast Connector JPA

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) has plans for a regional bike and pedestrian trail that links people to parks, schools, business employment centers, retail outlets, and more

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The Capital SouthEast Connector: A Lifeline for Public Safety and Emergency Response

Nov 14, 2024 10:27AM ● By Derek Minnema, Executive Director Capital Southeast Connector JPA

The Capital SouthEast Connector will be a crucial thoroughfare for emergency vehicles reducing response times and ensuring that help arrives as quickly as possible

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First Rancho Cordova Business Resource Fair on Nov. 19

Nov 13, 2024 09:37AM ● By Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce News Release

Businesses to Gain Access to Vital Resources, Networking and Expert Advice

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Clutch Receives 7th Assembly District's Award

Nov 13, 2024 08:57AM ● By Office of Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

On Oct. 28, Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) proudly announced that Clutch has been named the 2024 Small Business of the Year for the 7th Assembly District.

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Rancho Cordova is Innovative

Nov 13, 2024 08:51AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The City of Rancho Cordova’s annual State of the City address Nov. 6 at City Hall was guided by the theme, “Cities as Laboratories of Democracy.”

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SMUD Lists Unclaimed Checks on its Website

Nov 12, 2024 09:45AM ● By SMUD News Release

The names of customers and vendors who have not yet cashed checks dated Sept. 30, 2021 or earlier are now available on smud.org.

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Sen. Dodd Returns from Ukraine, Urges Action

Nov 05, 2024 04:07PM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, recently returned from a weeklong diplomatic trip to Lviv, Ukraine.

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Doctors Say Bacterial Pneumonia Increasing, Especially Among Children

Nov 05, 2024 10:56AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Cases of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma, also known as "walking pneumonia," have been on the rise this year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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SacRT Partners with Sacramento County to Offer Systemwide Free Rides on Election Day to Help Drive the Vote

Nov 01, 2024 02:09PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is partnering with Sacramento County to offer free rides systemwide on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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County ROAR Program Receives Funding

Oct 29, 2024 06:40PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Health Services (DHS) has received an $8 million grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections, funded through Proposition 47, to launch a new program focused on helping formerly incarcer¬ated individuals reintegrate into society.

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