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Hear that Train Whistle Blow

Jul 22, 2025 10:04AM ● By California State Railroad Museum Foundation News Release

Historic Steam Locomotive Set to Ride the Rails Again

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Swing jazz quartet based out of Los Angeles, San Lyon, performs at the Hot Jazz Jubilee

Hot Jazz Jubilee 2025 Releases Festival Line Up

Jul 22, 2025 09:30AM ● By Hot Jazz Jubilee News Release

The Hot Jazz Jubilee will once again feature four days of music and entertainment over Labor Day weekend from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1.

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Peer-to-Peer Payment is the New Cash

Jul 17, 2025 01:11PM ● By Joe Thompson

In Sacramento County, peer-to-peer payments are transforming how small businesses get paid.

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Keyana Smith played college softball at Cosumnes River College and Morgan State University.Keyana Smith played college softball at Cosumnes River College and Morgan State University.

Smith Happy to be Recognized by Hometown

Jul 15, 2025 02:54PM ● By James Darnell

Former Lady Lancers' Pitcher Selected for Sports Hall of Fame

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Dorner Sprints into Hall of Fame

Jul 15, 2025 02:50PM ● By James Darnell

Former Cordova Lady Lancers' varsity track star Nia Dorner has taken the fast track into the Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame.

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Annual Aqua Show is a Splash

Jul 15, 2025 02:47PM ● By Chloe Smith and photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Cordettes Synchronized Swimming Team held its annual Aqua Show at Cordova Community Pool on Sunday, July 13.

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Volunteers in green shirts stand in front of City hall

City Council Funds Local Initiatives

Jul 15, 2025 02:41PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova City Council’s meeting on July 7 covered a range of community-focused topics, including a vital update on mosquito control, a spotlight on the city’s volunteer efforts and new partnerships aimed at enhancing local services.

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Youth fairgoers take a lunch break on a shady hill at the Sacramento County Fair

Jam-Packed State Fair Open for more than Two Weeks

Jul 14, 2025 06:04PM ● By Seth Henderson

Featuring more than 50 carnival rides, a range of performances and competitions within various industries, and of course food, the California State Fair kicked off on July 11 at Cal Expo, lasting through July 27.

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Where All the Stars Talk

Jul 14, 2025 05:24PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Mary Jane Popp Brings Back the Stars

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Community members bring food donations during the annual food drive

SMUD's Giving Friday Returns to State Fair

Jul 14, 2025 04:25PM ● By SMUD News Release

Free Admission to Giving Friday with Donation of Nonperishable Foods

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Members of Sacramento County's Wellness Without Walls (W3) program celebrate a new collaboration with Behavioral Health's Homeless Engagement and Response Team

Mobile Health Rolls Out New Services

Jul 14, 2025 03:47PM ● By Sacramento County Department of Health Services News Release

Sacramento County’s mobile clinic is doing more than just rolling into neighborhoods; it’s rolling out a whole new level of care.

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California State Senate Welcomes Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts Experience Civic Engagement at State Capitol

Jul 14, 2025 03:22PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) was proud to welcome Girl Scouts from across the state for a two-day educational experience centered on civic engagement and advocacy.

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are steps people can take to reduce contact with harmful chemicals

U.S. Preschoolers Exposed to Broad Range of Potentially Harmful Chemicals

Jul 14, 2025 03:04PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Findings concern researchers because early childhood is a critical period for brain and body development

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Stay Safe in Triple Digit Heat

Jul 14, 2025 03:01PM ● By California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services News Release

With temperatures forecasted to reach triple digits, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to stay safe from the heat.

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Sapphires in the Mail, Arriving by the Day

Jul 14, 2025 01:46PM ● By Kimberly A. Edwards, photos by Kimberly A. Edwards

California Writers Club, Sacramento will celebrate 100 years of excellence in writing on Oct. 18 at North Ridge Country Club.

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Class of 2025 is inducted into the Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame this fall

2025 Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame Honorees Announced

Jul 08, 2025 04:07PM ● By Rancho Cordova Athletic Association News Release

An incredible varsity baseball team, a women’s track and field legend, two football and softball star players, and a pair of revered coaches will be honored when the Class of 2025 is inducted into the Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame this fall.

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From left are Hall of Famers Tony Harris, Kevin Appino, Dianne Yost Goldman, Joey Ortiz, Terry Peyton and Jerry Ahlin participated in this year's Fourth of July parade.

Honoring the Past and Celebrating the Future

Jul 08, 2025 03:47PM ● By Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame News Release

The theme of the Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame’s entry into the city’s Fourth of July parade appropriately alluded to inspiring future generations of athletes with a bow to the city’s rich and storied athletic history.

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Record Crowds, Music and Fireworks

Jul 08, 2025 03:28PM ● By Ornella Rossi and photos by Rick Sloan

Cordova Community’s Two-Day July 4 Celebration Draws Thousands

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University of California, Davis men's basketball alumnus TY Johnson is in the Los Angeles Lakers’ summer league.

TY Johnson Signs with Lakers

Jul 08, 2025 09:43AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis men's basketball alumnus TY Johnson has signed a summer league contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, following the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Staying Healthy and Safe Driving in a Heatwave

Jul 08, 2025 09:30AM ● By DiscoverCars.com News Release

Drivers need to ensure they take precautions this summer, because extreme temperatures have been predicted by the National Weather Service across the U.S. from June to August.

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Greater Sacramento Division President Rachael McKinney, left, heart transplant patient Mick Doughty and Dr. David Roberts proudly display the Joint Commission/American Heart Association certificate.

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento Recertified with Top Cardiovascular Honor

Jul 08, 2025 09:26AM ● By Sutter Health News Release

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento this month received the top cardiovascular honor from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association.

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Law enforcement agencies throughout California will participate in Operation Dry Water to help prevent incidents of boating under the influence

Operation Dry Water for Fourth of July Weekend

Jul 02, 2025 09:45AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is urging all boaters to boat sober this Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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Cordova Recreation & Park District Board of Directors, staff and community members celebrate the grand opening of Exploration Park.

District’s 50th Park!

Jul 01, 2025 03:11PM ● By Haley Waugh, Cordova Recreation and Park District

On June 28, Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) and the community celebrated a significant milestone, the grand opening of Exploration Park, the district’s 50th park.

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Rancho Cordova Chamber staff, business owners, residents and city staff attended the 14th annual Rancho Cordova Business Expo

Chamber Business Expo Marks 14th Year of Success

Jul 01, 2025 03:02PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce brought together local innovation, energy and community spirit June 26 at the 14th annual Rancho Cordova Business Expo, a half-day event that drew more than 400 attendees and nearly 100 local vendors to City Hall.

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An Aedes aegypti adult male mosquito rests on human skin.

Sterile Male Mosquito Pilot Program to Launch

Jun 30, 2025 05:20PM ● By Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District News Release

Technique Aims to Reduce Invasive Mosquitoes Posing Health Threat

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SUN Bucks Returns for Summer 2025

Jun 30, 2025 04:51PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Summer break is a season of sunshine and fun but for many Sacramento County families, it also brings a food access challenge.

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State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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Drahn Excited Entering Senior Season

Jun 24, 2025 03:40PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers' incoming senior defensive lineman Julian Drahn has accomplished a ton during his time as a standout on the varsity football team.

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The Juneteenth event was made possible through the generous support of various organizations.

Annual Juneteenth Brings Music, Dance and Community Pride

Jun 24, 2025 02:57PM ● By Michele Cook and photos by Rick Sloan

More than 700 community members gathered at Hagen Community Park from 3 to 7 p.m. June 13 to celebrate the fifth annual Juneteenth in Rancho Cordova.

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Primary care is delivered by family nurse practitioners for all areas of California

Two Graduate Nursing Programs Earn Accreditation

Jun 24, 2025 11:29AM ● By University of California, Davis Health News Release

The first week of June marked the start of a new educational journey for students in two recently-accredited graduate programs at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at University of California, Davis (UC Davis).

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Playing in the Mud

Jun 24, 2025 09:53AM ● By Kristina Rogers

There comes a point when adulting has worn thin and one is ready to become re-acquainted with their inner child.

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Sacramento Area Council of Governments fosters collaboration and progress for an equitable, sustainable and prosperous future

25-Year Plan for Sacramento Region Growth

Jun 24, 2025 08:48AM ● By Sacramento Area Council of Governments News Release

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) announced that the draft 2025 Blueprint and Environmental Impact Report (EIR), the region's long-range transportation and land use plan, has been released for public review and comment.

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Keep Fourth of July Fireworks Safe and Legal

Jun 23, 2025 05:28PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

With Independence Day coming up, it's always a good idea to know the risks of fireworks, only use legal fireworks and stay safe when using them.

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Libraries to Provide Free Meals During Summer

Jun 18, 2025 02:06PM ● By MPG Staff

Beginning June 17, Sacramento Public Library will provide free lunch to children 18 and under while school is out through the Lunch at the Library project.

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