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A Survival Story for Memorial Day

May 20, 2025 05:00PM ● By Sandy Evans

U.S. nurses who served in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1973 did heroic things that most people have never heard occurred.

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Rancho Cordova Independent - May 16, 2025

May 15, 2025 08:10AM ● By Karen Polatka

‘Small World, Big Party’

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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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USA Properties Fund Starts Construction on Terracina at Wildhawk

May 13, 2025 10:22AM ● By USA Properties Fund News Release

An Affordable Apartment Community in The Vineyard Area of Sacramento County

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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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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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Rancho Cordova Independent - May 9, 2025

May 08, 2025 09:37AM ● By Karen Polatka

Cordova Seniors Shine Bright

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Group photo of business professionals wearing suits and ties, dress

Aerospace Museum Funds Awards

May 06, 2025 10:32AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Almost 45 years after blast off, the Aerospace Museum of California last week celebrated 18 years as a self-supporting entity at the former McClellan Air Force Base.

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Rancho Cordova Independent - May 2, 2025

May 01, 2025 08:18AM ● By Karen Polatka

Champions of Fun

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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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Rancho Cordova Independent - April 25, 2025

Apr 24, 2025 08:12AM ● By Karen Polatka

Captain Cook Shapes the Future

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License to Kill

Apr 22, 2025 04:48PM ● By Robert Lewis, CalMatters.org

Ivan Dimov was convicted of reckless driving in 2013, after fleeing police in Washington state while his passenger allegedly dumped heroin out the window.

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74th Autorama to Fill Cal Expo with Hundreds of Hot Rods

Apr 22, 2025 04:40PM ● By Sacramento Autorama Media News Release

The popular Sacramento Autorama returns to Cal Expo for the 74th year on May 2 through May 4.

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Court Expands Hours for Traffic, Small Claims, Landlord/Tenant Cases

Apr 22, 2025 04:14PM ● By Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento News Release

In an effort to better serve the public, the Sacramento Superior Court has extended its hours of operation at the Carol Miller Justice Center, effective since April 7.

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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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Ryla’s Law to Hold Child Abusers Accountable

Apr 22, 2025 03:46PM ● By Office of Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

On April 8, the Assembly Public Safety Committee approved Ryla’s Law (Assembly Bill 1011) authored by Assemblymember Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) to limit early release for those convicted of child abuse that results in the death of the child.

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Rendering of the construction that will add a bicycle and pedestrian lane.

Under Construction in Rancho Cordova

Apr 22, 2025 03:43PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

Spring is well under way, and so are these upcoming improvements in Rancho Cordova. Check out the latest from the Rancho Cordova Public Works team.

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Council Delays Decision on Mills Crossing Amid Community Concerns

Apr 22, 2025 03:41PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova City Council voted unanimously April 21 to delay a decision on the proposed Mills Crossing development, after a packed meeting filled with public comments raised significant concerns over parking, public safety and the role of a planned wellness center.

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Rancho Cordova Independent - April 18, 2025

Apr 17, 2025 08:10AM ● By Karen Polatka

Stakes Are High for Lancers

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Rancho Cordova Independent - April 11, 2025

Apr 10, 2025 08:20AM ● By Karen Polatka

Spring into Action

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Marauder Trio Dominates at Girls State Wrestling Championship

Apr 08, 2025 04:13PM ● By MPG Staff

Coming off impressive wins at the Sacramento Regional Wrestling championships last month, Mitchell Middle School Marauders Erica Banks (107 pounds), Aubrey Vasquez-Paz (112 pounds), and Jayden McCullar (145 pounds) from Mitchell Middle School in Rancho Cordova competed at the Girls Middle School State Wrestling Championships in San Leandro on March 29.

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