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Downtown DOVA Concerns, Food Assistance and City Spending Highlight Council Meeting

Oct 26, 2026 03:42PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Questions about the financial risks of Downtown DOVA’s proposed arena dominated public comments at a recent Rancho Cordova City Council meeting, as residents weighed the project’s potential economic benefits against concerns about public spending, traffic and parking.

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Voting Options Available Ahead of Nov. 3 Election

Oct 26, 2026 01:12PM ● By MPG Staff

Rancho Cordova voters have several options for casting ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 election, including voting by mail, using a ballot drop box or visiting a local Vote Center.

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City Approves $330K Incentive for Kora Power

Oct 26, 2026 12:52PM ● By Ornella Rossi

A local energy technology company could bring more than 100 jobs to Rancho Cordova over the next three years under an expansion plan supported by a $330,000 incentive approved by the City Council at its latest meeting on Oct. 19.

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Campaign Pitches Continue

Oct 19, 2026 12:51PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Candidates seeking state, school board and Rancho Cordova City Council seats made brief pitches to voters Oct. 16 during the second installment of the Campaign Whistlestop, hosted by the Cordova Community Council and Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce at Rancho Cordova City Hall.

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U.S. Rep. Ami Bera met with students in grades nine through 12
Bera Brings Congress into the Classroom

Oct 06, 2026 09:20AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Artificial intelligence, inflation, immigration and the future of work all landed on the same classroom agenda Thursday, Oct. 1at Cordova High School.

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DOVA Advances as City Explains Financial Role

Oct 06, 2026 09:04AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Rancho Cordova’s proposed Downtown DOVA moved closer to City Council consideration Sept. 30, as planning commissioners unanimously advanced plans for a 7,500-seat arena and a surrounding district intended to bring more entertainment, dining and gathering places to the city.

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$46 Million Awarded to Pavement Preservation and Road Rehabilitation Projects

Oct 05, 2026 07:51PM ● By Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) News Release

Fix-it-first investments focus on preserving and repairing existing roadways for 24 projects

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Newsom Signs AB 2727 to Strengthen Public Safety Safeguards for Elderly Parole

Oct 05, 2026 07:48PM ● By Office of Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2727, authored by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D-Elk Grove), following two years of work to strengthen public safety protections for children, survivors and communities within California’s elderly parole process.

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Newsom Signs SB 690, Reforming CIPA to Protect Small Businesses and Nonprofits

Oct 05, 2026 05:30PM ● By Stop CIPA Shakedowns News Release

The Stop CIPA Shakedown Lawsuits coalition celebrated Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of SB 690 on Sept. 30, a major reform to the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) that will provide much-needed relief to thousands of California small businesses, nonprofits and public agencies facing abusive lawsuits and demand letters.

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Republican Wheel Squeaking Scores a Win on Crime

Sep 22, 2026 09:37AM ● By Josh Cook

There is an old saying: “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.”

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Candidates Make Their Pitch

Sep 21, 2026 11:33AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Three minutes, one microphone, four local candidates and one chance to make their case to Rancho Cordova voters

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Hume Gives Countywide Update

Aug 24, 2026 03:45PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Supervisor discusses budget, roads, growth and regional priorities

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Johnson, Hoover Push ACA 23 to Take Partisanship Out of California Elections

Aug 24, 2026 01:49PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

Assemblywoman Natasha Johnson (R-Lake Elsinore) and Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) on Aug. 13 urged support for Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) 23, which would make California’s Secretary of State a nonpartisan office and remove party preference from the ballot for candidates seeking the position.

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Gay Bar Data Harvesting Cameras Mark Turning Sentiment

Aug 17, 2026 06:17PM ● By Josh Cook

The last few weeks have seen some amazing instances of a growing policy problem that you face, whether you want to face it or not, just because you have a face.

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You'll Keep Paying for Wildfires on Your Electric Bill Until California Fixes Its Forests

Aug 11, 2026 10:12AM ● By Josh Cook

If you live in California, you've probably seen the ads: "Home insurance rates skyrocket." "The FAIR Plan is broken." They urge you to call your legislator and demand a fix. What they don't mention is who paid for them.

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The Ukraine Effect: Cheap High-Tech Weapons and California

Jul 31, 2026 08:12AM ● By Josh Cook

The California congressional delegation should treat advances in high-tech warfare as both economic development and a national security opportunity.

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The California Conservation Corps at 50: Fulfilling Its Promise

Jul 14, 2026 10:52AM ● By Senator Roger Niello

As the Vice Chair of the State Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee, I have seen my share of well-intentioned programs that simply didn’t work as advertised. But one program, inaugurated 50 years ago this July, stands out as a shining example of a government effort that has fulfilled its promise

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Latest State Budget Raises Taxes on Californians and Ignores Voter Priorities

Jun 23, 2026 09:39AM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover

As Californians grapple with an affordability crisis touching nearly every aspect of daily life, they deserve a state budget that addresses their struggles.

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What’s Wrong with the Legislature Can be Explained in these Two Bills

Jun 02, 2026 10:25AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

How Can Measures Passing 78-0, 34-2 in One House Never Get a Hearing in the Other Chamber?

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Sacramento’s Own Lawsuit Machine Shows Why SB 84 Can't Wait

May 27, 2026 10:46AM ● By Victor Gomez and Sen. Roger Niello

If you want to understand why California's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuit crisis has gone on so long without a fix, look no further than your own backyard. For years, one of the state's most prolific serial lawsuit filers operated his litigation empire out of a home office in Carmichael.

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Remote Accessible Voting Available in Sacramento County

May 19, 2026 08:48AM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

Voters can request and receive access to the Remote Accessible Vote by Mail (RAVBM) system.

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You’ve Voted! What’s Next?

May 18, 2026 05:00PM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

oters can use the My Voter Portal (MVP) to ​check the status of their voted ballot.​

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Local Taxpayer Protection Act Eligible for November 2026 Ballot

May 12, 2026 09:31AM ● By California Business Roundtable News Release

Voters to Decide on Critical Measure to Restore Their Rights on Taxes

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County Selects Inspector General

May 04, 2026 12:30PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a one-year agreement appointing Eric Kane as Inspector General, ensuring continuity of independent oversight of the Sheriff’s Office while the County evaluates long-term options for the position. The contract begins May 1 and extends through April 30, 2027.

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Office Tours and Election Observation Available

May 04, 2026 12:07PM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

For those interested in learning more about how the complex processes of elections work, tours and opportunities to observe are offered by the Voter Registration and Elections office.

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Accessing My Voter Portal (MVP)

May 04, 2026 12:01PM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

My Voter Portal (MVP) is a dynamic online tool that allows voters to access their voter registration history, view ballot status and voting participation history.

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Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center Locations Posted

May 04, 2026 11:53AM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) has posted the list of Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center locations for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election on the VRE website at elections.saccounty.gov.

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Assembly Republicans Demand Special Session to Combat California’s $180 Billion Fraud Epidemic

Apr 21, 2026 10:14AM ● By Megan Barth, California Globe

Are California Democrats ‘Complicit or Complacent?’

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Council Reviews Grant Demand, Approves Transportation Plan

Apr 13, 2026 01:47PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Demand for community grant funding continues to outpace available dollars in Rancho Cordova, as city staff reported 78 applications totaling more than $4.2 million for the upcoming fiscal year, while officials also unanimously approved a long-term plan to expand walking and biking infrastructure across the city.

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Press Conference Highlights Affordability Bills
Assembly Republicans Push Cost Relief as Families Get Squeezed

Mar 30, 2026 02:04PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

California families are paying more for gas, housing and everyday basics, and Assembly Republicans has announced a package of bills focused on lowering costs for working families across the state.

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“We’ve Got to Work Together”

Mar 23, 2026 01:30PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Congressman Ami Bera addresses division, growth at Rancho Cordova luncheon

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César Chávez Day to be Renamed Farmworker Day under Proposal by Central Valley Assemblywoman

Mar 23, 2026 11:38AM ● By Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo News Release

In light of the horrific news reports of César Chávez’s sexual assaults of minors and women, Assemblywoman Alexandra M. Macedo (R-Tulare) introduced legislation to rename the March 31 California State holiday to Farmworker Day.

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California Flagged for ‘Weak Oversight’ in Federal Fraud Crackdown

Mar 23, 2026 11:28AM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

Assembly Republican Whip Macedo Cites Hospice Investigation Showing System “Wide Open” Under Newsom

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California Farm Bureau Celebrates Passage of Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Mar 17, 2026 11:12AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass commented today on the House Agriculture Committee’s bipartisan passage of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.

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Residents Raise Camera Privacy Concerns

Mar 10, 2026 10:50AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Historic preservation discussiThe Rancho Cordova City Council discussed preserving historic sites, received an update on local policing and reviewed the city’s mid-year financial outlook during its March 2 meeting.on and midyear financial report also presented to council

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