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All America Mile Returns July 4

Jun 08, 2026 03:22PM ● By MPG Staff

Rancho Cordova residents will have a chance to start Independence Day on the move as the All America Mile returns Saturday, July 4, as part of the city’s annual Fourth of July celebrations.

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‘Healing Through Comedy’

Jun 08, 2026 01:35PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

For seven Rancho Cordova residents, stepping onto a stage and making strangers laugh meant doing something even more difficult first: sharing their personal stories.

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Pony Express National Re-Ride Departs June 15

Jun 08, 2026 10:38AM ● By National Pony Express Association (NPEA) News Release

Historic 1,900-Mile Journey to Feature America 250 Celebration

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Good Neighbor Day Brings City Hall to the Park

Jun 02, 2026 09:39AM ● By MPG Staff

Residents can meet city officials, connect with local organizations and celebrate community spirit at Good Neighbor Day from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 11 at Dave Roberts Community Park, 10820 Mapola Way.

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KP Market Hosts Korean Culture Festival

Jun 02, 2026 09:21AM ● By Khushi Salgia, photos by Khushi Salgia

Sacramentans Gather to Celebrate Korean Culture

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Friday Nights, Movie Lights

Jun 01, 2026 05:44PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Moonlight Movies Brings Summer Fun Back to Rancho Cordova

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County Seeks Climate Emergency Task Force Members

Jun 01, 2026 12:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The County of Sacramento is seeking community members to serve on its Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force, a volunteer advisory body helping shape the County’s response to climate change through collaboration, public engagement and policy recommendations.

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CDFW Releases Ocean Salmon Harvest Tracking Tools

Jun 01, 2026 12:43PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the launch of new digital tools to track the recreational and commercial in-season harvests of ocean salmon.

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SAFE Employees Run Third Annual Flag Collection Drive Through June

Jun 01, 2026 12:34PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

Coinciding with Memorial Day weekend and Flag Day in June, SAFE Credit Union employees are holding their third annual U.S. Flag collection drive through Tuesday, June 30.

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Service Above Self

May 27, 2026 10:02AM ● By Ornella Rossi

DOVIA Awards Celebrate Local Volunteers

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All You Need is Pets

May 27, 2026 09:23AM ● By Chris Ching, photos by Chris Ching

The Spirit of Fallen Hero Shines on at Animal Care Faire

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‘Summer of Shenanigans’

May 27, 2026 08:51AM ● By Kristen Achziger, Director of Marketing & Communications, Visit Rancho Cordova

Visit Rancho Cordova Unveils Bucket List Photo Challenge

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Girl Scouts Earn Highest Honors

May 26, 2026 07:32PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Before they earned medals, scholarships and standing ovations, many of the Girl Scouts recognized Saturday, May 16, at the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California Highest Awards Ceremony started their award-winning community projects with a simple question: How can I help?

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Monster Jam Trucks to Bring Full-Throttle Entertainment to Sacramento

May 26, 2026 05:52PM ● By MPG Staff

With its massive custom-built trucks and world champion drivers, the live motorsport event Monster Jam comes roaring back into Golden 1 Center with two shows Saturday, Aug. 15 and one Sunday, Aug. 16.

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Golden State Killer’s Cordova Ties Recounted at May Luncheon

May 19, 2026 02:50PM ● By Abbey Wicks

The Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce welcomed Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho to the Cordova Community Luncheon on May 15.

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A Sea of Mermaids

May 19, 2026 02:47PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Three Days of Magic at California Mermaid Convention

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A City Built on Service

May 19, 2026 02:37PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Third Annual Spring Service Day Brings Hundreds of Volunteers

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Blue Star Museums Offer Free Admission to Military and Families

May 19, 2026 10:03AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Eight Sacramento area museums are participating in Blue Star Museums to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day on Sept. 7.

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State Water Project Allocation Increases Heading Into Summer

May 19, 2026 09:51AM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

May 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation for 2026.

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Senior Fair Offers Health, Help and Fun

May 15, 2026 10:56AM ● By MPG Staff

The 12th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair will return Saturday, June 20, at the Wyndham Sacramento Northeast Hotel, offering older adults and caregivers access to health information, community services and live entertainment.

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California State Railroad Museum & Foundation Celebrate Members of the Armed Forces with Free Excursion Train Rides on Armed Forces Day, May 16

May 14, 2026 01:40PM ● By California State Railroad Museum Foundation News Release

The California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are celebrating members of the U.S. Armed Forces (current and former) with free excursion train rides on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16.

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Around the World at iFest

May 12, 2026 12:19PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Families filled Village Green Park on Saturday May 9 as music, dance and the sounds of celebration from around the world marked the 17th annual Rancho Cordova iFest International Festival.

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Dark Star Orchestra Brings a Classic Sound to the California State Fair

May 12, 2026 10:37AM ● By California State Fair News Release

Dead Head fans get to experience the sound that shaped a generation of music lovers as Dark Star Orchestra brings the eclectic sounds of the Grateful Dead to the California State Fair on Thursday, July 30 as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage.

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California Study Examines Safer Alternatives to Post-Harvest Fumigants

May 12, 2026 09:08AM ● By California Department of Pesticide Regulation News Release

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released the post-harvest commodity fumigation component of a multipart independent scientific study evaluating alternatives to fumigant pesticides.

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Lights Up, Music On!

May 07, 2026 03:43PM ● By Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band News Release

Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band Presents “Showstoppers! A Musical Spectacular”

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American River Burger Battle Returns

May 06, 2026 10:15AM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Burger Battle is returning to Discovery Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16.

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Beyond the Airshow

May 05, 2026 08:37AM ● By Khushi Salgia

With its choreographed planes shooting through the sky, leaving contrails that draw out shapes and letters, the California Capital Airshow (CCA) is a popular event that Sacramento residents look forward to each fall.

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Wonder and Whimsy Come Alive

May 04, 2026 04:59PM ● By Margaret Snider

The 55th Art at City Hall exhibit reception was held on Wednesday, April 29, at Rancho Cordova City Hall.

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Mermaids Make a Splash

May 04, 2026 04:10PM ● By Ornella Rossi

California Mermaid Convention Returns May 15-17

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Sacramento History Museum Presents All-New ‘Play Ball!’ Exhibit

May 04, 2026 11:35AM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

Coinciding with a new season of baseball now underway in the Capital City, the Sacramento History Museum is excited to present an all-new “Play Ball! Sacramento in the National Pastime” exhibit open as of May 1.

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Septuagenarian Filmmaker Earns Back-to-Back Cannes World Film Festival Recognition

Apr 28, 2026 12:07PM ● By Soulstorm Media Group News Release

Lincoln Village Businessman and Multidisciplinary filmmaker a’Ali DeSousa and Soulstorm Media Group™ have achieved back-to-back recognition at the Cannes World Film Festival.

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From Many Cultures, One Festival

Apr 28, 2026 11:41AM ● By Ornella Rossi

17th Annual iFest Returns with Music, Food and Fun

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Big Fun for Little Ones

Apr 28, 2026 11:35AM ● By Ornella Rossi

36th Annual Kids Day in the Park Celebrated

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Sacramento Honors its Agriculture at Ag Day

Apr 27, 2026 04:52PM ● By Khushi Salgia

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) held its Ag Day convention in front of the Capitol building on April 21 following National Ag Day on March 24.

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