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Council Delays Decision on Mills Crossing Amid Community Concerns

Apr 22, 2025 03:41PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova City Council voted unanimously April 21 to delay a decision on the proposed Mills Crossing development, after a packed meeting filled with public comments raised significant concerns over parking, public safety and the role of a planned wellness center.

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Over $316 Million in Illicit Cannabis Seized Since January

Apr 15, 2025 10:33AM ● By Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

On April 10, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that officials have seized more than $316-million worth of illegal cannabis and $474,000 in cash since this past January.

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Council Discusses Grant Applications, Homeless Outreach, and Citywide Goals

Apr 15, 2025 10:15AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova City Council held a busy session on April 7, discussing several key initiatives, including a special proclamation, fiscal updates, homelessness strategies and the city’s new two-year strategic framework.

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Representative Bera Responds to General Mail Theft Report

Apr 01, 2025 04:02PM ● By U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D News Release

On March 27, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) responded to a newly released U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit report on mail theft, a report he formally requested following widespread complaints from Sacramento County residents about ongoing theft and vandalism of their mail.

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Personnel Services Director Appointed

Mar 25, 2025 12:29PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its March 11 meeting, concurred with the county executive’s appointment of Joseph Angelo as the director of Personnel Services, effective April 7.

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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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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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Local Teens Triumph in Junior Bike Program

Feb 11, 2025 11:13AM ● By Ornella Rossi

During the Feb 3. City Council meeting, members of the Cordova High School Velo Lancers and the American River Bike Patrol (ARBP) were invited to present and celebrate the success of the patrol’s Junior Bike Program.

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Council Removes Planning Commissioner

Jan 07, 2025 04:43PM ● By Ornella Rossi

On Jan. 6, the Rancho Cordova City Council gathered to review several key issues, notably approving public art installations and discussing the removal of a Planning Commission member.

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Planning Commission Approves Mather Veterans Village’s Phase Four

Dec 18, 2024 09:19AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova Planning Commission approved two projects on Tuesday, Dec. 11, after discussions on design and community impact. The meeting focused on a church remodel and a new affordable housing complex for veterans, both of which aim to enhance local infrastructure and support community needs.

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Elected City Council Members Appointed

Dec 18, 2024 08:43AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova City Council held its meeting on Monday, Dec. 16, where significant leadership changes were made, including the appointment of a new mayor and vicemayor, as well as a discussion on the city’s Planning Commissions future.

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Council Approves $2.7M Contract for Business Retention Services

Dec 10, 2024 06:35PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova City Council approved a resolution on Dec. 2 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce for business retention services. The agreement, valued at up to $2,777,937, will span from February 2025 to February 2028.

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Judge Lindquist Designated Presiding Judge of Sacramento County Juvenile Court

Dec 10, 2024 06:25PM ● By Sacramento County Superior Court News Release

Superior Court Judge Kristina B. Lindquist will serve as Presiding Judge over Sacramento County’s Juvenile Court.

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Council Honors Longtime Member

Nov 20, 2024 01:38PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova City Council held its regular meeting on Nov. 18, where members bid farewell to one of their long-standing members, Councilmember Donald Terry, and made important appointments to the Measure R and Measure H Citizen Oversight Board.

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Council Weighs Gaza Ceasefire and City Beautification Plans

Nov 06, 2024 08:45AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova City Council meeting on Nov. 4 drew a large crowd, with significant public comment on a proposed non-binding ceasefire resolution regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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Inside the Lines with Your Leaders

Nov 05, 2024 05:41PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Getting to Know Rancho Cordova City Manager Micah Runner

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Sen. Dodd Returns from Ukraine, Urges Action

Nov 05, 2024 04:07PM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, recently returned from a weeklong diplomatic trip to Lviv, Ukraine.

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SacRT Partners with Sacramento County to Offer Systemwide Free Rides on Election Day to Help Drive the Vote

Nov 01, 2024 02:09PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is partnering with Sacramento County to offer free rides systemwide on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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County ROAR Program Receives Funding

Oct 29, 2024 06:40PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Health Services (DHS) has received an $8 million grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections, funded through Proposition 47, to launch a new program focused on helping formerly incarcer¬ated individuals reintegrate into society.

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Governor Newsom Vetoes Legislation that Would Have Supported News Publishers

Oct 29, 2024 09:16AM ● By California Newspaper Publishers Association News Release

The California News Publishers Association (CNPA) is disappointed with Governor Gavin Newsom’ s decision to veto AB 2095 (Maienschein), which would have taken important steps to modernize the publishing of public notices while maintaining the print protections for notices.

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General Election’s 11-Day Vote Center Locations Open

Oct 29, 2024 08:27AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Vote Centers in 18 convenient locations throughout Sacramento County opened Oct. 26 for the Nov. 5, 2024 Presidential General Election.

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All Aboard Campaign Whistlestop

Oct 23, 2024 10:46AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce, with the Cordova Community Council, hosted the second 2024 Campaign Whistlestop Luncheon as a platform for candidates vying for local office.

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It’s Election Season – Make Plan to Vote

Oct 22, 2024 01:12PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

We are days away from the Nov. 5 General Election and ballots should be in hand (and hopefully already filled out and on their way back to the Elections Office, either by mail or Drop Box).

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California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Urges Eligible Californians to Register, Vote, and Track Their Ballots

Oct 21, 2024 08:48AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., is urging eligible citizens to register to vote before the Oct. 21 deadline for the upcoming Nov. 5, General Election.

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Nine Commission-Supported Bills Signed into Law

Oct 16, 2024 04:32PM ● By Little Hoover Commission News Release

Nine bills supported by the Little Hoover Commission were signed into law this year, including four measures that will strengthen efforts against intimate partner violence and other legislation to address labor trafficking, organic waste disposal, and customer-centric government.

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Vote-By-Mail Ballots Now Being Sent to California Voters

Oct 16, 2024 09:29AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California county elections officials have begun mailing vote-by-mail ballots to each active registered voter. California voters can expect to see their ballots arriving in the coming days.

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Oct 02, 2024 10:29AM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected

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Council Considers Zoning Code Regulations for Mobile Food Vendors

Sep 25, 2024 03:40PM ● By Ornella Rossi

In a special meeting on Sept. 24, the Rancho Cordova City Council discussed potential updates to the zoning code governing mobile food vendors.

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Assembly Republicans Announce Legislation to Bring Down Gas Prices

Sep 25, 2024 01:31PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

As Californians continue to struggle with the highest gas prices in the nation and Gov. Newsom jams Legislative Democrats with a dangerous scheme that will drive costs even higher, Assembly Republicans have introduced a series of bills aimed at providing immediate and long-term relief for drivers across the state.

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Tribal Compacts Bill

Sep 24, 2024 01:52PM ● By Office of Sen. Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced Sept. 23 that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed his measures to ratify key intergovernmental agreements between the state and Native American tribes for the purposes of gaming.

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California Comment on Latest NFIB Jobs Report

Sep 18, 2024 09:08AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Small business has a wish list for Congress, Governor Newsom

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Assembly Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry Applauds Governor’s Regulations to Protect Public from Intoxicating Hemp Products

Sep 12, 2024 02:18PM ● By Office of Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry News Release

Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D- Winters) and key stakeholders, including the California Cannabis Industry Association and United Food and Commercial Workers (UCFW), applaud the Governor’s proposed emergency regulations to protect the public from intoxicating hemp.

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Gallagher Celebrates Passage of 2024 Legislation

Sep 12, 2024 10:44AM ● By Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher News Release

Assemblyman James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) announced Sept. 9 the passage of several critical bills he authored during the 2024 legislative session, which now await the Governor's signature. These bills address key issues such as educational equity, patient rights, economic opportunity, and energy reliability.

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Presidential General Election Update

Sep 11, 2024 02:56PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) has posted the list of Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center locations for the Nov. 5 Presidential General Election on the VRE website at elections.saccounty.gov.

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Hoover, Niello Talk about Concerns

Sep 11, 2024 02:36PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photo by Ornella Rossi

A crowd of more than 200 gathered at Bella Vista High School on Tuesday Sept. 3 for a community meeting featuring Assemblyman Josh Hoover and Sen. Roger Niello.

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