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International Rail Fair Returns to Cal Expo

Oct 27, 2026 01:19PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The 2026 International Railfair model railroad show returns to Cal Expo on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15, featuring 11 different operating layouts, vendors and special new attractions.

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Rancho Cordova Business Resource Fair Returns Nov. 17

Oct 26, 2026 03:28PM ● By Rancho Cordova Area Chamber News Release

The Rancho Cordova Area Chamber and the City of Rancho Cordova are proud to host the third annual Rancho Cordova Business Resource Fair.

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Halloween
Hagan Gets Spooky

Oct 26, 2026 01:49PM ● By Ornella Rossi and photos by Rick Sloan

Halloween at Hagan brings magic, science and plenty of candy

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Even in Today’s Economy, a New Home May Be More Affordable Than You Realize

Oct 20, 2026 09:34AM ● By Tim Murphy, North State Building Industry Association

It’s no secret that mortgage interest rates have climbed sharply this year, due in part to the ongoing conflict in Iran and uncertainties about oil supplies and cost. Rates have broken the 7% level and are likely to inch even higher.

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Diwali Festival of Lights
Diwali Festival of Lights Returns

Oct 19, 2026 01:58PM ● By MPG Staff

Thousands of people are expected to gather at Stone Creek Park on Oct. 25 as music, dance, food and fireworks return for Suvidha International Foundation’s annual Diwali Festival of Lights.

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Good Neighbor Day Brings City Hall to Gold Rush Park

Oct 19, 2026 01:06PM ● By Ornella Rossi and photos by Rick Sloan

City Hall moved outdoors Oct. 14 as Rancho Cordova residents gathered at Gold Rush Park for the city’s third Good Neighbor Day.

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Campaign Pitches Continue

Oct 19, 2026 12:51PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Candidates seeking state, school board and Rancho Cordova City Council seats made brief pitches to voters Oct. 16 during the second installment of the Campaign Whistlestop, hosted by the Cordova Community Council and Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce at Rancho Cordova City Hall.

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California Capital Airshow Celebrates 20 Years

Oct 19, 2026 12:02PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Milestone event featured two days of aerial performances, a nighttime show and a salute to America’s 250th

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Celebrate American Archives Month with the Sacramento Archives Crawl
Sacramento Archives Crawl Coming

Oct 13, 2026 03:31PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

Celebrate American Archives Month with the Sacramento Archives Crawl from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17.

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Civic Events Fill Fall Calendar

Oct 12, 2026 04:35PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Residents will have several opportunities in the coming weeks to meet city leaders, weigh in on a major development proposal, honor local veterans and give back to the community.

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Fathers and Daughters Enjoy Fishing and Family Fun

Oct 12, 2026 04:06PM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

American River Parkway Foundation strives to make the American River Parkway more accessible to all in Sacramento County and beyond

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Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band
Monsters, Magic and Mayhem

Oct 06, 2026 10:06AM ● By Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band News Release

Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band Brings a Spooktacular Night of Music

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Cordova High School’s Class of 1966
Lancers Come Home

Oct 06, 2026 09:10AM ● By Ornella Rossi and photos by Rick Sloan

Cordova High graduates return across generations to reconnect, remember and carry school traditions

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The event will feature miles of aircraft
California Capital Airshow Returns with Night Show and World-Renowned Performer Lineup

Oct 05, 2026 10:40AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 20th annual California Capital Airshow (CCA), presented in partnership by Sacramento County and the City of Rancho Cordova, returns Oct. 10-11 from noon to 8 p.m. daily at Mather Airport in Sacramento.

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California Writers Week in the Capitol Region

Sep 29, 2026 10:16AM ● By California Writers Week News Release

California Writers Week, an annual recognition of the talents and contributions of writers in our state, takes place the third week of October.

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Almost a thousand volunteers removed 11,470 pounds of trash
More Than 11,470 Pounds of Trash Removed by Volunteers During River Clean-Up

Sep 29, 2026 09:42AM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Parkway Foundation’s largest clean-up of the year spanned 13 sites along the American River Parkway

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United Way Invites Women to ‘Innovate and Ignite’ Foster Youth Event

Sep 29, 2026 09:36AM ● By United Way California Capital Region News Release

Four prominent local women leaders will join guests for fireside chat

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Cordova Recreation & Park District’s (District) annual Meet the Machines event.
A Day of Discovery

Sep 28, 2026 11:26AM ● By Haley O’Neill, Cordova Recreation & Park District

Meet the Machines Brings the Community Together

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Heartstoppers Haunts
Heartstoppers Returns with New Scares

Sep 28, 2026 10:51AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Heartstoppers Haunts will return to the historic Mine Shaft property this October for its 19th season, bringing back four connected haunted attractions along with new scenes, entertainment and activities.

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American River Parkway on Sept. 20 for the sixth annual Family Fall Fest
Fall Fest Rallies for the River

Sep 28, 2026 10:47AM ● By Ornella Rossi and photos by Rick Sloan

About 500 people gathered near the American River Parkway on Sept. 20 for the sixth annual Family Fall Fest, an afternoon of wildlife, music, food and family activities rooted in a larger effort to protect land along the Lower American River.

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Halloween costume contest
October Brings Full Slate of Community Events

Sep 28, 2026 10:41AM ● By Ornella Rossi

October will bring a variety of community events to Rancho Cordova, with residents invited to paint, dance, celebrate different cultures and enjoy fall festivities throughout the city.

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Barktoberfest
Jump Into a Fun Fall with the District’s Upcoming Events

Sep 14, 2026 01:59PM ● By Haley O'Neill, Cordova Recreation & Park District

Join the Cordova Recreation & Park District’s (District) this September at one of its upcoming events! Hosted in District parks and facilities, these events invite the community to enjoy some quality fun outside with family and friends!

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Volunteers Bring Good Deeds Day to Lincoln Village
Volunteers Bring Good Deeds Day to Lincoln Village

Sep 14, 2026 01:09PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Rakes scraped across lawns, landscaping materials moved from house to house and volunteers spread throughout Lincoln Village Saturday, Sept. 12 as a neighborhood became the latest stop for an annual day of service.

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Straps Down, Basketballs Up

Sep 14, 2026 12:45PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Connecting youth and law enforcement through basketball and gun violence awareness

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Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking
S.A.F.E. Event to Shine Light on Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking

Sep 14, 2026 11:52AM ● By MAD LIT News Release

The public is invited to attend a powerful event, S.A.F.E. – Stopping Abuse for Everyone, to help bring awareness, education, intervention, prevention and healing to the issues of domestic violence and human trafficking.

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Oktoberfest
Sacramento’s Biggest Outdoor Oktoberfest is Coming!

Sep 14, 2026 11:39AM ● By Cal Expo News Release

Get ready for a brand-new fall tradition coming to Cal Expo! On Oct. 9 – 10, Saktoberfest is coming for two days of live music, traditional food, games, family-friendly fun and Oktoberfest celebrations.

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Celebrating Transit Month in September

Sep 08, 2026 04:32PM ● By Sacramento Area Council of Governments News Release

Sacramento riders can earn gift cards by simply logging their rides

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11th annual Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame
Come One, Come All!

Sep 08, 2026 02:03PM ● By James Darnell

11th annual Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony to be held this Saturday

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Sac-Town Rodeo
From Tragedy to Tradition

Aug 31, 2026 05:43PM ● By AMPLIFY 360 News Release

Sac-Town Rodeo Supports a Sacramento Legacy

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Finding Capacity and Resilience

Aug 31, 2026 05:04PM ● By Abbey Wicks

Exploring Somatic Therapy and Dream Work with Nicole Lemaster, LFMT, SEP

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Youth volunteers
Empowering Rancho’s Youth

Aug 31, 2026 04:58PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Youth-led workshop gave area students hands-on access to community resources

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Hume Gives Countywide Update

Aug 24, 2026 03:45PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Supervisor discusses budget, roads, growth and regional priorities

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Careers Take Flight at Mather

Aug 24, 2026 02:02PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Destination Aviation gives students a hands-on look at aerospace and STEM careers

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Women’s Empowerment Celebrates 25 Years at Silver Anniversary Gala

Aug 24, 2026 12:39PM ● By Women’s Empowerment News Release

Celebrating 25 years of empowering Sacramento women and children to rise from homelessness, Women’s Empowerment will hold its Silver Anniversary Gala on Sept. 25.

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painting the city’s fire hydrants
Cordova Class of ‘76 Gather to Celebrate, Paint the Town

Aug 17, 2026 05:48PM ● By Class of ‘76 News Release

One of Cordova High School’s biggest and most athletically accomplished classes will honor the good times in a two-part reunion Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19.

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