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Council Outlines Key Budget Goals

Mar 04, 2025 02:25PM ● By Ornella Rossi

During the March 3 Rancho Cordova City Council meeting, council and residents celebrated the 65th anniversary of the Cordova Community Council with reflections on the group’s standing commitment to fostering community collaboration and service.

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Sacramento Displayed in Playing Cards

Mar 04, 2025 12:48PM ● By Sacramento Fine Arts Center, Inc. News Release

Sacramento Fine Arts Center recently created two decks of playing cards with landscapes from Sacramento. Seventy-one artists participated in the Sacramento Playing Cards Exhibit that celebrates Sacramento’s history and community.

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Sacramento Zoo Celebrates Baby Giraffe Birth

Mar 04, 2025 12:03PM ● By Sacramento Zoo News Release

The Sacramento Zoo is thrilled to announce that Amirah the giraffe gave birth to a female calf on Saturday, March 1, at 2:56 p.m.

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Age, Disability-Friendly Action Plan Launched

Mar 04, 2025 11:53AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is taking a significant step toward ensuring a more livable and accessible future for its aging and disabled residents.

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California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index

Mar 03, 2025 06:26PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Small business optimism across the nation fell a bit in January but for the third consecutive month, came in higher than its 51-year average, according to the release Feb. 11 of the monthly Small Business Optimism Index by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

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Tickets Now on Sale for the 2025 California Capital Airshow

Mar 03, 2025 05:51PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 2025 California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, returns to Mather Airport on March 22 and 23.

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The Big Idaho Potato Truck is Rolling into Sacramento’s Mardi Gras Fun

Feb 28, 2025 04:38PM ● By Idaho Potato Commission Promotion

Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in spud-tacular style! The iconic Big Idaho Potato Truck is rolling into the heart of Sacramento for the Broadway Festival Parade, adding extra fun to the festivities with the world-famous big Idaho potato.

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Aggie Earns Pitcher of the Week Award

Feb 27, 2025 02:28PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis senior right-hander Noel Valdez held Gonzaga scoreless for six innings in the Aggies' 3-1 win on Feb. 15 and was honored with the season's first Big West Pitcher of the Week award, the conference announced on Feb. 17.

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Curling Comes to Sacramento Region

Feb 27, 2025 01:09PM ● By Wine Country Curling News Release

Wine Country Curling Club is excited to once again host our annual Barrel Bonspiel at Skatetown Ice in Roseville from March 14 to March 16.

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Spay and Neuter Services Offered

Feb 26, 2025 11:33AM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

In 2024, more than 5-million animals entered the shelter system in the United States, underscoring the need to control pet overpopulation.

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Building a Safer, Stronger Future

Feb 26, 2025 11:20AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Rancho Cordova Public Works Director Albert Stricker gave updates on ongoing projects aimed at improving the community at the Cordova Community Council’s and the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon on Feb. 21.

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Breakfast for the Birds

Feb 26, 2025 10:52AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Effie Yeaw Nature Center’s popular Bird and Breakfast fundraiser has for almost 40 years proven that there’s more to ornithology than ogling birds.

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Button Up

Feb 26, 2025 10:42AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

The Californian Button Society will bring its potpourri expo back to Carmichael on March 8.

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Companion Set to Help Vet

Feb 26, 2025 10:21AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A 45-pound (and growing fast) bundle of canine comfort has brought new confidence to Major Abri Green.

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Drumming Up History

Feb 25, 2025 05:03PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Musician and community activist Martin Ross marked Black History Month (February) with a presentation detailing the evolution of Black percussion at Carmichael’s Albert Schweitzer Elementary School.

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Sac State Recognized for High Research Activity

Feb 25, 2025 03:53PM ● By Cynthia Hubert, Sacramento State University

Sacramento State University has joined a prestigious group of universities across the country that boast a significant commitment to research and scholarly activities.

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Drain After Rain to Prevent Mosquitoes

Feb 25, 2025 03:46PM ● By Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District News Release

The recent rain has left behind stagnant water. Since temperatures are expected to increase over the next few days, this can create the perfect combination for mosquitoes to breed, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District on Feb. 20.

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Commemorating 175 Years of Service

Feb 25, 2025 03:40PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

This year marks a significant milestone in the history of Sacramento County as it celebrates its 175th anniversary, also known as its demisemiseptcentennial.

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You Can Prevent Teen Dating Violence

Feb 19, 2025 12:42PM ● By Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova & Gold River News Release

Romantic relationships between teenagers are incredibly complicated. The undertaking of a relationship very often requires more maturity than most teens have developed.

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Top Community Volunteers to be Honored

Feb 19, 2025 12:39PM ● By Cordova Community Council News Release

Volunteers and volunteer organizations will be honored at “The Great Volunteer Roundup,” a western-themed dinner and awards ceremony.

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Love is in the Air!

Feb 19, 2025 11:55AM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

This Valentine’s Day, two special couples share their two love stories that have Rancho Cordova in common!

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Planning Commission Highlights New Appointments

Feb 19, 2025 09:48AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova Planning Commission at its Feb. 12 meeting discussed several important matters, including the appointment of a new commissioner, a major design review for a new retail development and the selection of leadership for the upcoming year.

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Embracing a New Season

Feb 19, 2025 09:36AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

For Lancers' head coach Scott Ahlstrom and his Cordova High team, spring signifies the start of a new season, where all their goals and aspirations are within reach.

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Running for Cancer Research

Feb 18, 2025 09:14AM ● By Dana-Farber Cancer Institute News Release

On April 21, Maria Amparo Haynes of Elk Grove is running to defy cancer as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team in the 129th Boston Marathon.

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Hornet Freshman Named Men’s Tennis Player of the Week

Feb 18, 2025 09:10AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

On Feb. 12, Hornet freshman Gur Libal was named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week after leading the Hornets to a 3-1 record over the previous week.

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Pranyte Named Women’s Player of the Week

Feb 18, 2025 09:08AM ● By Sacramento State University News Release

An undefeated record and a historic team victory for the Sacramento State women's tennis team helped lift freshman Emilija Pranyte to Big Sky Conference Player of the Week

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Athletics Storming into Spring Training

Feb 18, 2025 09:01AM ● By Martin Gallegos, MLB.com

There was a different energy as Athletics pitchers and catchers took the field at Mesa Arizona’s Hohokam Stadium on Feb. 12 for the first day of spring training, one that has not been felt around these parts in quite some time.

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Bike and Pedestrian Safety Grant Awarded to County

Feb 18, 2025 08:57AM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

Thanks to a new $188,000 grant awarded to the Prevention and Early Intervention Department at the Sacramento County Office of Education by the California Office of Traffic Safety, students at seven middle school campuses across Sacramento County will lead program activities to increase bicycle and pedestrian safety.

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Sacramento History Museum Offers Exciting Ways to Celebrate Black History Month

Feb 18, 2025 08:51AM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

Sacramento History Museum officials are excited to offer two engaging ways for the community to celebrate Black History Month.

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Use Library Card to Reach Goals

Feb 18, 2025 08:41AM ● By Sacramento Public Library News Releases

If you’re losing steam on your New Year’s resolution or need fresh inspiration to kick-start your goals, your library card will come in handy.

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Crowning Poetry Out Loud Winner

Feb 17, 2025 06:25PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

The road to a poetry recitation competition is more than memorizing verses: it’s a journey of self-expression, confidence and connection to the power of words.

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Athletics Give a Nod to Sacramento

Feb 12, 2025 11:18AM ● By Daniel Canfield

Major League Baseball and the Athletics recently announced that the Athletics will wear a new sleeve patch featuring a depiction of the iconic Tower Bridge, which is located behind the ballpark in right field, as well as the word “Sacramento, “all in the team’s classic green and gold color scheme.

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New Regulations for Sidewalk Vendors

Feb 11, 2025 02:48PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted on Feb. 4 to approve new ordinances to better regulate sidewalk vending in the unincorporated parts of the county, aiming to enhance public health, safety and compliance.

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Chambers Features Nunes’ Artwork

Feb 11, 2025 01:39PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The next time you attend a meeting in the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Chambers, be sure to check out the rotating art on display.

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Sacramento Kings Celebrate Black History Month

Feb 11, 2025 01:23PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

On Feb. 3, the Sacramento Kings announced their 25th Annual Black History Month celebration, dedicated to uplifting and honoring the local Black community.

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