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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

Mar 27, 2025 04:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization.

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CHP Celebrates Largest Academy Graduation

Mar 25, 2025 11:20AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.

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2025 Citizens Academy Accepting Applications

Mar 11, 2025 02:39PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Interested in Learning About the Criminal Justice System? The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications for its 2025 Citizen’s Academy.

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Large-Scale Bird Fighting Ring Discovered in South Sacramento

Dec 10, 2024 06:31PM ● By Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office News Release

This weekend, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Central Division Patrol Deputies responded to a residence in the south area of the county on Borden Road, regarding a large group of vehicles.

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Recognizing Local STARs

Dec 10, 2024 05:22PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

On Dec. 4, the City of Rancho Cordova, Rancho Cordova Police Department and Sacramento Metro Fire spread holiday cheer and recognized the achievements of 34 exceptional local students.

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Planning Commission Approves New First Responder Training Facility

Nov 20, 2024 02:10PM ● By Ornella Rossi

At its Nov. 13 meeting, the Rancho Cordova Planning Commission approved a design review for a first responder training facility and decided to continue deliberations on a proposed supportive housing project.

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Rep. Ami Bera Urges Passage of the Bipartisan HERO Act

Oct 16, 2024 11:15AM ● By Office of Rep. Ami Bera News Release

On Oct. 12, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) held a press conference alongside Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper, Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 President Trevor Jamison urging the passage of the bipartisan Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act.

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Hindu Temple Vandalized in Hate Crime Incident

Oct 02, 2024 09:19AM ● By Rancho Cordova Police Department News Release

At approximately 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, Rancho Cordova Police Department officers and Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, a Hindu temple, to the report of graffiti and property damage.

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Fire Chief Shares Successes

Sep 12, 2024 12:07PM ● By Annie Kerr, photos by Annie Kerr

On Sept. 5, the Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch of North Highlands, Rio Linda and the Sacramento area hosted Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Battalion Chief Scott Perryman as its guest speakers at Brookfield’s Restaurant on Madison Avenue.

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Rancho Cordova Remembers the Fallen

Sep 11, 2024 02:00PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The city of Rancho Cordova is hosting the “Remembering Our Fallen” exhibit. The exhibit, which opened on Sept. 11, will be on display at Rancho Cordova City Hall until Sept. 15.

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Sheriff’s East Division Improves Response Times

Aug 27, 2024 04:17PM ● By Gail Bullen

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office has quietly implemented a geographic change to reduce lengthy response times to Rancho Murieta, an issue that area residents have railed about for years

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Governor Newsom Signs Legislative Package

Aug 19, 2024 06:48PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Building on California’s robust laws and strategies to reduce crime and protect communities, Governor Newsom signed landmark legislation to further crack down on property and retail crime on Aug. 16

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CHP Swears In 102 New Officers

Jul 31, 2024 02:35PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On July 12, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly introduced 102 of the state’s newest officers during a swearing-in ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento

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Rancho Cordova Hosts National Night Out

Jul 24, 2024 02:01PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Rancho Cordova residents are preparing for an evening of community bonding and fun as the City of Rancho Cordova and Rancho Cordova Police Department (RCPD) invite everyone to join the National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

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Michael O’Brien III Sworn in As Highway Patrol Officer

Jul 17, 2024 04:58PM ● By CHP News Release

Michael O’Brien III of Rancho Cordova has successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy

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Rancho Cordova Police Address Mail Theft Concerns

Jul 17, 2024 11:57AM ● By Ornella Rossi

During the July 15 Rancho Cordova City Council Meeting, Rancho Cordova Police Chief Matthew Tamayo Discussed Mail Theft and his Department’s Efforts to Combat this Community Concern.

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Student Arrested for Armed Robbery at Del Campo High School

Jul 16, 2024 01:45PM ● By Sacramento County Sheriff's Office News Release

At approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, Sacramento County Sheriff North Patrol Deputies responded to Del Campo High School for the report of a student being robbed at gunpoint

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Californians Affected by Wildfire Smoke Should Take Steps to Protect Their Health

Jul 09, 2024 01:08PM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is Urging Californians to Take Steps to Protect Themselves from Air Pollutants

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Meet Deputy Young, Honor Guard

Jul 03, 2024 11:56AM ● By Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office News Release

Deputy Young has Served with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office For Two and a Half years

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Cal Expo to Host Military, Veteran and First Responder Appreciation Day

Jul 03, 2024 11:04AM ● By Cal Expo News Release

Join Cal Expo on Wednesday, July 24

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Sacramento Superior Court Launches Second Phase

Jun 25, 2024 04:47PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

The Sacramento Superior Court on June 17 Launched the Second Phase of its New Electronic Case Management System

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Marysville Council to Address Hotel Emergency Proclamation

Jun 20, 2024 11:17AM ● By City of Marysville News Release

Concerns Over the Structural Integrity of the Marysville Hotel Have Prompted the Marysville City Council to Convene a Special Meeting this Friday at 9 a.m.

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Fire Damages Rancho Cordova Industrial Complex

Jun 11, 2024 05:35PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Fierce Fire Tears Through Industrial Complex on 11300 Block of Folsom Boulevard

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Mobile Integrated Health Advances

Jun 11, 2024 04:37PM ● By Margaret Snider

Mobile Integrated Health Takes Evaluation and Treatment to the Patient, When Appropriate, Instead of Taking the Patient to the Emergency Room

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It’s Not Your Typical Fire Service

May 22, 2024 02:16PM ● By Margaret Snider, photos by Margaret Snider

Fire Chief Adam House a Cordova High School Grad Along with Police Chief and Sheriff

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California Highway Patrol Swears in 106 New CHP Officers

May 15, 2024 05:01PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Newest Members of California Highway Patrol Sworn in May 10

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Community Health Fair Provides Critical Resources

May 07, 2024 03:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

First Step Communities Stages 2nd Community Health Fair in Sacramento County

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Eaglet Rescue Took a Village

May 07, 2024 02:25PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Bald Eaglet Transported by the California Fish and Wildlife Department to the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care facility

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Baa-aad News for Fire Fuels

May 02, 2024 10:00AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

For its 2024 Fire Fuel Reduction Action Plan, the Department of Regional Parks has Lined Up Sheep and Goat Grazing Contracts

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Metro Fire’s FIRE CAMP Interest List Opens April 1

Apr 02, 2024 10:41AM ● By Metro Fire News Release

11, 12, and 13-Year-Olds Eligible to Take Part in FIRE CAMP

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Sacramento County’s Inspector General Selected

Apr 02, 2024 09:43AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Votes to Approve Selection of Kevin Gardner as Inspector General

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Social Worker Saves Child's Life

Apr 02, 2024 09:35AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County's Renee Calls 911 and Clears Child's Airway

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Sacramento Superior Court Announces Poster Contest

Apr 01, 2024 03:43PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court Invites 6th - 12th-Grade Students to Enter its 2nd Annual Jury Appreciation Week Poster Contest

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Sheriff Cooper Supports Initiative to Restore Safety to Our Neighborhoods and Communities

Mar 26, 2024 03:46PM ● By Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office News Release

Sacramento Sheriff Cooper Writes Opinion on Proposition 47

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Sacramento Superior Court Celebrates Historic Women Leaders

Mar 26, 2024 11:57AM ● By Superior Court of California News Release

Presiding Judge Bunmi O. Awoniyi is the First Black Woman to Preside Over the unified Superior Court of Sacramento

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