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Winter River: Beauty in Motion

Jan 13, 2026 08:21AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A December torrent; an August trickle. A passage for trappers, gold miners, salmonid spawners and hungry sea lions, the eternal artery has shaped Californian geography and history for millennia.

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Bringing Art to 2026

Jan 12, 2026 03:59PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Mills Station Arts & Culture Center (MACC) has announced its 2026 visual arts schedule, offering a yearlong lineup of exhibitions, community programs and special events featuring local, regional and national artists.

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A Full Year of Fun

Jan 06, 2026 12:24PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Cordova Community Council Announces Yearlong 2026 Events

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Sacramento Valley Conservancy Launches Vernal Pool Stewardship Program

Jan 05, 2026 05:56PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) is proud to announce the launch of its Vernal Pool Stewardship Program, a community-driven effort to protect some of the region’s most rare and ecologically important landscapes

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County Opens First Community Garden

Jan 05, 2026 05:20PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Regional Parks is proud to announce the opening of its first community garden at Gibson Ranch Regional Park

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Take the Plunge for a Cause

Dec 30, 2025 01:52PM ● By MPG Staff

Polar Bear Plunge Returns Jan. 10

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Jingle All The Way, Lincoln Village!

Dec 23, 2025 12:40PM ● By MPG Staff, photos by Rick Sloan

The Lincoln Village neighborhood came alive with holiday spirit on Thursday, Dec. 11, as residents gathered for the 11th annual Lincoln Village Community Christmas Parade.

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Hoover Named Legislator of the Year by California Distillers Association

Dec 23, 2025 12:25PM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

Recently, Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) announced that The California Distillers Association named him as its 2025 Legislator of the Year.

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Thunderbirds to Return

Dec 09, 2025 09:57AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The California Capital Airshow, in partnership with Sacramento County and the City of Rancho Cordova, recently announced that the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2026 California Capital Airshow, returning to Mather Airport on Oct. 10 and Oct. 11.

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SacRT Holiday Bus Returns to Spread Cheer and Support Foster Youth

Dec 02, 2025 03:55PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is proud to launch the 2025 Holiday Bus today, offering fare-free rides and festive cheer across the Sacramento region throughout the month of December.

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Run, Give and Celebrate

Dec 02, 2025 03:38PM ● By Ornella Rossi

PAL’s Holiday Run Supports Youth and Toys for Local Kids

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Cordova Tree Lighting Fun for All

Dec 02, 2025 03:25PM ● By Rick Sloan, photos by Rick Sloan

The 26th annual Cordova Community Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, Nov. 30 at Village Green Park drew hundreds of attendees and lived up to its reputation while ushering in the holiday season with a bang.

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Keeping Your Peace Through the Holidays

Dec 02, 2025 01:07PM ● By MPG Staff

While many residents spend the season preparing Thanksgiving meals, lighting the menorah, decorating their homes or planning festive gatherings, others experience the holidays as a period of heightened stress.

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Jingle All the Way to Santa’s Village

Nov 24, 2025 03:30PM ● By Seth Henderson

New Holiday Experience on River Fox Train Unveiled

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Celebrating a Community Choir

Nov 24, 2025 03:13PM ● By Seth Henderson

River City Chorale Celebrates 50 Years in the Sacramento Region

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DA Thien Ho Launches 'The People vs. The Golden State Killer'

Nov 24, 2025 02:56PM ● By Books Forward News Release

Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho celebrated the launch of his new book, “The People vs. the Golden State Killer,” at the Sacramento Central Library's Tsakopoulos Library Galleria on Nov. 12.

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Cordova High Students Complete 10-Week Bike Academy

Nov 18, 2025 04:07PM ● By MPG Staff

26 Teens Awarded New Bicycles

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Giving Machines Help Local Charities ‘Light the World’

Nov 18, 2025 02:21PM ● By Gary Zavoral

Residents throughout the greater Sacramento area have already started to “Light the World” through Giving Machines, vending machines with items representing life-changing gifts for those in need.

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Run to Feed the Hungry run race
Turkey Trots and Table Spreads

Nov 17, 2025 01:10PM ● By MPG Staff

Ways to Celebrate this Thanksgiving

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Resource Fair Tomorrow, Nov. 18!

Nov 17, 2025 12:33PM ● By Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce News Release

The Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce and City of Rancho Cordova host the 2nd Annual FREE Rancho Cordova Business Resource Fair!

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Beth Failor won the highest award of Best of Show with “Let’s Pretend,” done in oil on wood panel.
Mother Lode Art Exhibition Now at the MACC

Nov 12, 2025 09:28AM ● By Margaret Snider, photos by Margaret Snider

Over 200 artists submitted nearly 600 pieces of art for the Placerville Arts Association’s 59th National Mother Lode Art Exhibition.

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Fall Fine Art Show Awards Announced

Nov 05, 2025 08:39AM ● By Margaret Snider

The Fall Fine Art Show, which runs from Oct. 20 to Jan. 23, is open to the public at Rancho Cordova City Hall.

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Residents at Mather Community Campus can participate in job fairs
Job Readiness Fair Offers More Than Applications

Nov 05, 2025 08:14AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Mather Community Campus (MCC) is home to hundreds of adults, families and transitional aged youth in shelter and transitional housing who are experiencing homelessness.

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Sierra Donor Services Partners with Texas Roadhouse

Oct 31, 2025 12:01PM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

Sierra Donor Services (SDS) is excited to partner with the popular restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse for a three-day promotional event encouraging guests to register as life-saving organ, eye and tissue donors.

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Halloween at Hagan Haunts Again

Oct 29, 2025 11:14AM ● By Elena Burgé, Cordova Recreation and Park District

Hagan Community Park transformed into a festive Halloween wonderland on Saturday, Oct. 25, as the Cordova Recreation & Park District welcomed families for its annual Halloween at Hagan celebration.

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Donate to Keep Adaptive Riding Program Open

Oct 28, 2025 03:25PM ● By Therapeutic Riding and Off-Track Rehabilitation News Release

Therapeutic Riding and Off-Track Rehabilitation, one of Northern California’s leading adaptive riding programs for people with developmental disabilities, has launched an emergency fundraising campaign to sustain its operations.

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Local Museums Invite Community to Celebrate Dia de los Muertos

Oct 24, 2025 02:23PM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history and science treasures all year long.

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Diwali Festival
Celebrating the Diwali Festival of Lights

Oct 21, 2025 03:49PM ● By Bhaskar Vempati – Suvidha International Foundation, photos by Rick Sloan

The Diwali Festival of Lights in Rancho Cordova shone brightly as Suvidha International Foundation, in collaboration with the City of Rancho Cordova, hosted a grand celebration at Stone Creek Community Park.

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Enjoying the Spooky Season

Oct 20, 2025 10:54AM ● By Abbey Wicks

October is flying by but don’t worry. There’s still time to experience all the spooky activities that the greater Sacramento region has to offer.

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Sports Hall of Fame at 10 and Beyond

Oct 15, 2025 08:53AM ● By Mike Marando, Commentary

A few weeks ago, the Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame inducted its 10th anniversary class.

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Barktoberfest Brings Wagging Tails and Warm Smiles

Oct 14, 2025 05:10PM ● By Haley Waugh, Community Relations Coordinator, Cordova Recreation & Park District

The Lincoln Village Community Pool was full of happy dogs and community members on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Cordova Recreation and Park District’s annual Barktoberfest event.

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Peek-A-Boo Factory Opens

Oct 14, 2025 05:04PM ● By Abbey Wicks

On Friday, Oct. 10, Rancho Cordova’s Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of the first Peek-A-Boo Factory in the Sacramento region with a ribbon cutting.

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Alumni Parade
‘Once a Lancer, Always a Lancer’

Oct 14, 2025 04:01PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Homecoming Reception and Alumni Parade Brings Generations Together

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Athletics Program Raises Record Numbers
Athletics Program Raises Record Numbers

Oct 14, 2025 01:59PM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

UC Davis Raises More Than $500,000 During Champion Aggies Challenge

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Property Tax Postponement Program Filing Period Announced

Oct 14, 2025 11:59AM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Malia M. Cohen announced that applications for property tax postponement are now being processed.

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