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SMUD is anticipating issuing approximately $300 million of Electric Revenue Bonds and Subordinated Electric Revenue Bonds

SMUD to Issue $300 Million in Revenue Bonds

Jun 03, 2025 11:42AM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District) proudly announces that it plans to issue approximately $300 million of Electric Revenue Bonds and Subordinated Electric Revenue Bonds during the month of June.

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Governor Newsom Announces Appointments

Jun 03, 2025 11:36AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on May 23 the following appointments.

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This year, five inspiring individuals have been recognized with the Five Over 50 Volunteer Award, presented by the Sacramento County Adult and Aging Commission

Celebrating Five Over 50 Award Winners

Jun 03, 2025 11:31AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Each May during Older Americans Month, Sacramento County honors older adults who are making a meaningful difference in their communities.

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California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is upgrading 21 fish hatcheries to boost the state’s salmon and trout populations

Supporting California’s Salmon Supply

May 29, 2025 11:03AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Press Release

Governor Newsom announces upgrades to 21 fish hatcheries to boost salmon populations

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Cordova Recreation & Park District staff pose with the donations collected for the Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s Families in Transition program

CRPD Lends a Hand During Public Service Week

May 29, 2025 09:16AM ● By Haley Waugh, Cordova Recreation & Park District

To celebrate Public Service Recognition Week, the Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) recently held their quarterly staff luncheon.

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The Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River Club participated in the City of Rancho Cordova’s Spring Service Day on May 17.

Bags of Love

May 29, 2025 09:10AM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River Club News Release

The Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River Club participated in the City of Rancho Cordova’s Spring Service Day on May 17 to stuff 200 Comfort Kits, 200 Comfort Kid Kits and 200 backpacks full of school supplies, along with about 10 community volunteers.

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State-Specific Tools Highlight Small Business Tax Deduction Benefits

May 28, 2025 05:00PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, has released two new digital tools to help small business owners, policymakers and the public in California.

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From left are Shelly Blanchard, executive director of the Cordova Community Council; Assemblyman Josh Hoover; and Diann Rogers, Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce president & CEO.

Lunch with Assemblyman Hoover

May 21, 2025 08:41AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Luncheon Highlights State Budget, Homelessness, and Public Safety

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Cordova High School Jr.ROTC presents the Colors at the 2024 Memorial Day event.

Honoring Our Heroes

May 21, 2025 08:37AM ● By Cordova Community Council News Release

Memorial Day Ceremony to Remember the Fallen

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Rainbow Group Brings Sea Academy by Mermaid Magic to California Mermaid Convention

May 13, 2025 03:18PM ● By Modern Fanatic News Release

Beloved Netflix Series Characters to Inspire Families Through Games, Trivia, and Eco-Education at Annual Event

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Shaquille and Shaqir O’Neal Join the Hornets

May 13, 2025 11:12AM ● By MPG Staff

National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Famer Dr. Shaquille O’Neal will serve as the general manager of Sacramento State University men’s basketball starting in the 2025-2026 season.

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St. Francis Celebrates 17 Future Collegiate Athletes

May 13, 2025 11:07AM ● By St. Francis Catholic High School News Release

St. Francis Catholic High School honored a total of 17 senior students who committed to compete in ten different collegiate sports during the spring edition of its National Letter of Intent and College Commitment celebration on the morning of May 1.

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Reynolds, Westbrook Earn All-Conference Honors

May 13, 2025 11:05AM ● By American River College News Release

American River College Baseball standouts Jayden Reynolds (Bella Vista) and Dylan Westbrook (Oak Ridge) earned 2025 first team All-BIG 8 Conference honors it was announced on April 30.

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Women's Golf team wearing golfing attire

Aggies Make Statement at Lubbock Regionals

May 13, 2025 11:01AM ● By University of Davis Athletics News Release

University of California Davis women’s golf put the nation on notice at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Lubbock Regionals, finishing better than number 18 Arizona and just one stroke off the final cut line with an impressive seventh-place finish to wrap up a historic season.

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Twenty former foster youth studying at Sacramento State and University of California, Davis, received their first payments from United Way California Capital Region’s Collegiate Guaranteed Income program.

United Way Expands Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program

May 13, 2025 10:48AM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

Twenty former foster youth studying at Sacramento State and University of California, Davis, received their first payments from United Way California Capital Region’s Collegiate Guaranteed Income program that will provide them with $500 a month for one year.

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Community members from the Senior Center Zumba Gold classes pose after performing at the Senior Resource Fair. Photo courtesy of Cordova Recreation & Park District

CRPD Senior Resource Fair Draws Hundreds

May 13, 2025 10:43AM ● By Haley Waugh, Cordova Recreation & Park District

More than 250 community members came together for the Cordova Recreation and Park District (CRPD) annual Senior Resource Fair on April 30.

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Connections Academy at Gateway Offers K-10 Virtual Schooling for Northern California Families

May 13, 2025 10:39AM ● By Connections Academy at Gateway News Release

The tuition-free virtual public charter program is now enrolling for the 2025-2026 school year

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Sacramento Book Festival Created for All Ages

May 13, 2025 10:36AM ● By California Writers Club-Sacramento Branch News Release

Excitement is growing throughout the regional reading community about the May 31 inaugural Sacramento Book Festival presented by the California Writers Club-Sacramento Branch.

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We’ve Got Ewe-nique Fire Fuel Reduction Techniques

May 13, 2025 10:30AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Have you herd the good news? Our four-legged firefighters are here and they’re ready to bleat back wildfire risks!

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Unlicensed Drivers Cause Shocking Number of Crashes in California

May 13, 2025 10:26AM ● By Sutliff & Stout News Release

A new study by auto accident attorneys Sutliff & Stout revealed that California had the seventh-highest rate of fatal crashes involving an unlicensed driver between 2019 and 2023.

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Sacramento County Fair Returns

May 13, 2025 10:17AM ● By Sacramento County Fair News Release

Get ready, Sacramento! The Sacramento County Fair is back this Memorial Day weekend, May 22 through 26, bringing five days of family-friendly fun, delicious fair food and thrilling entertainment.

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Decide Which is The American River Burger Champion

May 13, 2025 10:09AM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Parkway Foundation invites Sacramento-area community members to Discovery Park for the American River Burger Battle.

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The traditional Maypole dance transported iFest to Bavaria and Austria, courtesy of Sacramento Turn Verein Alpentanzer Schuhplattler.

‘Small World, Big Party’

May 13, 2025 10:03AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

Rancho Cordova iFest Unites Cultures in Colorful Celebration

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Commitment to Pet Health Shines at Free Vaccine Clinic

May 07, 2025 09:10AM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

On Saturday, April 12, the City of Rancho Cordova hosted another successful free pet vaccine and microchip clinic at Neighborhood Services.

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The annual Scholarships and Awards Ceremony on May 1 recognized 126 seniors for academic excellence, leadership, community service, and post-secondary achievements

Cordova Seniors Shine Bright

May 07, 2025 08:53AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

CHS Scholarship and Awards Ceremony

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Lancers Baseball team with the head coach

Lancers Earn Play-In Berth

May 06, 2025 04:37PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers earned a spot in the inaugural CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Sac Joaquin Section Division II play-in game in perhaps the most dramatic fashion possible, with a nail-biting 4-3 victory in extra innings at El Dorado on Friday, May 2 in its non-league regular season finale.

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Sutter Street Theatre announces its upcoming production of The Reluctant Dragon. Actors in costumes for the play.

The Reluctant Dragon Sneaks Its Peaceful Way into Sutter Street Theatre

May 02, 2025 03:37PM ● By Sutter Street Theatre News Release

Sutter Street Theatre proudly announces its upcoming production of The Reluctant Dragon, adapted by Mary Hall Surface from the beloved story by Kenneth Grahame.

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Bear Hollow and Sequoia Grove Senior Veterans to Soar in Historic WWII Biplane Flights

Apr 29, 2025 11:58AM ● By Bear Hollow Gracious Retirement Living News Release

Eight senior veterans from Bear Hollow Gracious Retirement Living and Sequoia Grove Gracious Retirement Living will soon take to the skies in a once-in-a-lifetime experience, courtesy of Dream Flights, a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring military service by providing veterans with complimentary flights in restored World War II-era biplanes.

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Caltrans Honors Fallen Highway Workers at 35th Annual Memorial Ceremony

Apr 29, 2025 11:55AM ● By California Department of Transportation News Release

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the families of fallen workers, employees and dignitaries today honored the 194 Caltrans workers who have lost their lives while working on the state highway system since 1921. This year’s ceremony is dedicated to the memory of Equipment Operator Alexander Rodish. He died on July 22, 2024, after being struck by a vehicle while working on Interstate 5 in San Clemente.

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Assemblyman Hoover Wants Folsom Lake Reopened to Decontaminated Boats

Apr 29, 2025 11:51AM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) announced that he has joined Congressman Kevin Kiley, Senator Roger Niello, and Assemblyman Joe Patterson in sending a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) and the California Department of State Parks regarding the ongoing closure of Folsom Lake to motorized boats and the handling of the invasive golden mussel.

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High School Volleyball Senior Ali Aljanabi makes a big hit for a point against Center.

Lancers Go Down Swinging

Apr 29, 2025 11:46AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers entered last week knowing the task at hand.

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With more than 120 exhibitors, children of all ages had the opportunity to participate in free hands-on activities.

Champions of Fun

Apr 29, 2025 11:38AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

Kid’s Day Celebrates Family and Sports

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Residents Challenge American River Erosion Control Work

Apr 22, 2025 04:04PM ● By American River Trees Commentary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in cooperation with the Central Valley Flood Protection Board, is proposing to remove more than 600 trees and acres of riparian vegetation along the Wild and Scenic American River.

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An Egg-straordinary Time with Cordova Recreation and Park District

Apr 22, 2025 04:00PM ● By Shelby Golden, Cordova Recreation and Park District

The weekend weather was perfect as thousands of people celebrated together at Cordova Recreation & Park District’s (CRPD) Hoppin’ & Huntin’ at Hagan event on Saturday, April 12.

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