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Optimist Club to Sponsor Speech Contest

Jan 12, 2026 05:21PM ● By Sacramento Breakfast Optimist Club News Release

The Sacramento Breakfast Optimist Club is encouraging area students to speak their minds about this year’s topic, “The Moment I Realized I Belonged – My Definition of Community” as part of the Optimist International Oratorical Contest for the 2025-26 school year.

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Sacramento Valley Conservancy Launches Vernal Pool Stewardship Program

Jan 05, 2026 05:56PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is proud to announce the launch of its Vernal Pool Stewardship Program, a community-driven effort to protect some of the region’s most rare and ecologically important landscapes

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Students in California Struggling Most with Math

Jan 05, 2026 05:48PM ● By Find a Super Tutor News Release

Education recruitment agency Find a Super Tutor investigated the subjects that students in the US are struggling with the most.

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Sacramento Region Community Foundation Offers More Than 40 Scholarships

Dec 29, 2025 05:29PM ● By Sacramento Region Community Foundation News Release

Nearly $1 Million in Scholarships are Awarded Annually

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CalKIDS Expands Access to Education Resources

Dec 29, 2025 04:12PM ● By CalKIDS News Release

CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training, awarded laptops to eight families across Sacramento and California as part of a statewide initiative to expand access to essential learning tools and increase awareness of the CalKIDS Scholarship Accounts available.

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Superintendent's Corner

Dec 23, 2025 12:49PM ● By Erik Swanson, Superintendent, Folsom Cordova Unified School District

The Power of Reflection: Taking Time to Celebrate Each Other and Our Wins

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Soil Born Farms Stems Together Broccoli Buddies Project

Dec 23, 2025 12:46PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

FUSD’s Cordova Gardens Elementary School

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Start 2026 Strong by Claiming Your CalKIDS Scholarship

Dec 23, 2025 11:56AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

As the year comes to a close and families begin setting goals for the year ahead, California is reaffirming its commitment to young people through CalKIDS, the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program.

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Enhanced Aviation Program Coming to Sacramento City College

Dec 16, 2025 12:05PM ● By Nathan Felix Valencia, photos by Nathan Felix Valencia

Representative Ami Bera gathered with leaders of the Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento County and regional aviation on Monday, Dec. 8 at the Modern Aviation Terminal Building to recognize Sacramento City College’s (SCC) progress toward becoming an enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).

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750,000 CalKIDS Scholarships Awarded

Dec 09, 2025 09:02AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

Launched in 2022, CalKIDS provides scholarships worth up to $1,500 for eligible public-school students and up to $175 in scholarships for every child born in California on or after July 1, 2022.

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Shining STARs of the Season

Dec 08, 2025 01:28PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Thirty-four students from across Rancho Cordova were recognized on Dec. 3 as the city, the Rancho Cordova Police Department and Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District hosted the annual Holiday STAR (Student Talent Achievement Reward) program.

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For Lancers, Character Comes First

Nov 25, 2025 09:27AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers ' boys varsity basketball team is hard at work preparing for their upcoming winter season under head coach Kevin Bridgeforth.

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Lancers Honor Players with Awards Banquet

Nov 25, 2025 09:12AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers held their annual post-season awards banquet on Friday, Nov. 21 inside the Hagan Park Community Center as they honored the players for all the hard work they put in this football season.

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Help Name Rancho Cordova’s New High School

Nov 12, 2025 09:22AM ● By MPG Staff

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) is inviting the community to help name Rancho Cordova’s new high school, scheduled to open in August 2028.

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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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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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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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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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Sacramento State’s Enrollment Continues to Climb

Oct 21, 2025 10:03AM ● By Sacramento State News Release

California State University, Sacramento’s (Sacramento State) enrollment continues to climb with record numbers despite significant challenges at the state and federal levels.

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Cordova High Homecoming

Oct 14, 2025 04:49PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Cordova High School Lancers brought the community together for a memorable Homecoming celebration on Friday, Oct. 10, during their game against Antelope High School.

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City Weighs Future of Education

Oct 14, 2025 04:28PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova City Council voted 4-1 in an Oct. 6 special meeting to move forward with the creation of an educational program plan that could reshape the future of public schooling in the city.

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County Public Health Officer to Retire

Oct 07, 2025 03:49PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Longstanding Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH) Officer Dr. Olivia Kasirye will retire next March after more than two decades of service.

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Feedback Wanted Amidst Behavioral Health Services Act Transition

Oct 07, 2025 03:20PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As the cooler temperatures set in and we transition from summer to fall, new transitions are happening within the Sacramento County Department of Health Services.

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Voting Begins for Statewide Special Election

Oct 07, 2025 01:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Early Voting Encouraged for Nov. 4 Special Election

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Free After-School Youth Programs Offered

Sep 30, 2025 04:03PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

The Rancho Cordova Youth Center (RCYC) continues to provide free daily after-school programming that keeps local students safe, supported and engaged close to home.

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Lady Lancers Playing Through Growing Pains

Sep 30, 2025 03:47PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers are going through growing pains and that's alright.

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Historic Vote

Sep 30, 2025 03:34PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Rancho Cordova’s Future Shaped by AI and New Arena

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SCOE Welcomes New Assistant Superintendent of Education Services

Sep 30, 2025 12:30PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) News Release

Sacramento County Superintendent of Schools David W. Gordon has announced a leadership change at the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE). Navdeep Purewal, Ed.D., has been appointed Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services.

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Apply Now for CalKIDS Scholarships

Sep 30, 2025 11:41AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

Now that the new school year is in full swing, it’s the perfect time for students and families to jumpstart their year with CalKIDS, California’s landmark scholarship program for college and career training.

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How to Make the Most of Alzheimer’s Disease Breakthroughs

Sep 30, 2025 11:13AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

New research published in The Lancet as part of its Alzheimer’s Disease Series outlines strategies for integrating emerging and existing approaches for treating Alzheimer’s disease. The Lancet is a weekly peer-reviewed general medical journal, founded in 1823.

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Freshmen Lead the Way for Women's Golf

Sep 30, 2025 10:21AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

The California State University, Sacramento women's golf team will enter the final round of the final round of the Golfweek Red Sky Classic in 13th place after shooting 303 during the second round on Sept. 23 in Wolcott, Colorado.

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