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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 California Capital Region
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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basketball game.
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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luncheon
Hume Gives Countywide Update

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

Supervisor discusses budget, roads, growth and regional priorities

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introductory flight
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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Anniversary Gala
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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The Wheel Turns Again

Aug 17, 2026 03:26PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Naturwood restores familiar Highway 50 landmark

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Sacramento History Museum to Highlight Three Trail-Blazing Women During a Special History on Stage! Live Evening Performance on Aug. 15

Aug 11, 2026 12:49PM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

As part of its continuing Chautauqua Speakers Series, the Sacramento History Museum is proud to present "History on Stage! Three California Women Who Refused to Conform," an evening of powerful live performances on Saturday evening, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m.

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panelists
Destination Aviation Takes Flight

Aug 10, 2026 12:37PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

California Capital Airshow connects local students with aviation professionals, hands-on experiences and career opportunities

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Naturwood Home Furnishings
Naturwood Home Furnishings Celebrates the Return of Its Iconic Waterwheel with Community Ribbon Cutting

Aug 10, 2026 12:14PM ● By Naturwood Home Furnishings News Release

Naturwood Home Furnishings is proud to invite the community to celebrate the unveiling of its newly rebuilt waterwheel with a special ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Memorabilia from the Solons’
History of Sacramento Baseball on Display

Aug 05, 2026 08:52AM ● By Jennifer Corriea, photos by Jennifer Corriea

For baseball fans looking to escape the summer heat, a drive to the Sacramento History Museum will treat visitors to the Play Ball! exhibit that traces the history of baseball in Sacramento from the first official game in 1860 to the present-day River Cats team.

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California Capital International Documentary Film Festival
A Weekend of Documentary Films

Aug 04, 2026 10:12AM ● By MPG Staff

Fourth annual festival returns Aug. 8-9.

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art show
Unveiling ‘The Art of Essence’

Aug 04, 2026 10:09AM ● By Margaret Snider

The Art of Essence” will allow you to look at something and just notice the overall shapes, colors and lines of a simple object or scene and abstract the essence of that object,” said the Cordova Community Council website description of the 56th Art at City Hall show. The show began on July 27.

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ribbon cutting
A Barn Built for the Future

Aug 04, 2026 09:51AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Soil Born Farms New Animal Barn expands agricultural opportunities

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We Say Goodbye to a Summer Tradition: The Last Summer California State Fair

Aug 03, 2026 10:29AM ● By California State Fair News Release

The 2026 California State Fair wrapped-up another year of a summer tradition at Cal Expo, bringing families and friends together from across California and other states.

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Still Time to Visit the California State Fair

Jul 28, 2026 01:38PM ● By Ornella Rossi

What to Know Before the Final Weekend

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live concert
The Soundtrack of Summer

Jul 27, 2026 01:52PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Friday Night Concerts Return Through August

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