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Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band
Monsters, Magic and Mayhem

Oct 06, 2026 10:06AM ● By Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band News Release

Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band Brings a Spooktacular Night of Music

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Lady Lancers Hope to Turn Things Around

Oct 06, 2026 09:59AM ● By James Darnell and photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lady Lancers have had an up-and-down season thus far but certainly do not lack the confidence in themselves that they can right the ship.

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Lancers Dealt First Loss of Season

Oct 06, 2026 09:36AM ● By James Darnell and photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers were handed their first loss of the season last Friday, Oct. 2 as they fell 24-13 against visiting Vallejo High School.

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Cordova High School rally
Leading the Charge: Homecoming Brings Lancers Together

Oct 06, 2026 09:24AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Spirit Week, rallies and longtime traditions build belonging across Cordova High

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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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On Oct. 1, U.S. Rep. Ami Bera alongside Rancho Cordova city staff and residents
Service Beyond the Uniform

Oct 06, 2026 09:15AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

McGarvey named Veteran of the Month

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Cordova High School’s Class of 1966
Lancers Come Home

Oct 06, 2026 09:10AM ● By Ornella Rossi and photos by Rick Sloan

Cordova High graduates return across generations to reconnect, remember and carry school traditions

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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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Summerset Senior Living teddy bears
A Little Bear, a Lot of Heart

Sep 28, 2026 02:26PM ● By Summerset Senior Living News Release

Rancho Cordova Seniors Deliver to Shriners Children’s

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Cordova senior David Insco runner
Lancers Senior Setting Records

Sep 28, 2026 11:31AM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lancers senior cross country standout David Insco is running away from the competition, literally.

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Cordova Recreation & Park District’s (District) annual Meet the Machines event.
A Day of Discovery

Sep 28, 2026 11:26AM ● By Haley O’Neill, Cordova Recreation & Park District

Meet the Machines Brings the Community Together

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Two Lady Lancers Compete in First League Tournament

Sep 28, 2026 11:20AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers recently competed in the first Metro League tournament of the season at River Oaks Golf Course in Nicolaus on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

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Heartstoppers Haunts
Heartstoppers Returns with New Scares

Sep 28, 2026 10:51AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Heartstoppers Haunts will return to the historic Mine Shaft property this October for its 19th season, bringing back four connected haunted attractions along with new scenes, entertainment and activities.

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American River Parkway on Sept. 20 for the sixth annual Family Fall Fest
Fall Fest Rallies for the River

Sep 28, 2026 10:47AM ● By Ornella Rossi and photos by Rick Sloan

About 500 people gathered near the American River Parkway on Sept. 20 for the sixth annual Family Fall Fest, an afternoon of wildlife, music, food and family activities rooted in a larger effort to protect land along the Lower American River.

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Halloween costume contest
October Brings Full Slate of Community Events

Sep 28, 2026 10:41AM ● By Ornella Rossi

October will bring a variety of community events to Rancho Cordova, with residents invited to paint, dance, celebrate different cultures and enjoy fall festivities throughout the city.

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15 Years of Leadership

Sep 21, 2026 11:52AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Community leaders, chamber staff and friends gathered Sept. 17 at Rancho Cordova City Hall to recognize President and CEO Diann Rogers 15th anniversary with the Chamber.

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Lancers’ Second Half Shutout Secures Win at Rio Americano

Sep 21, 2026 11:40AM ● By James Darnell and photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers know that everything they do starts and stops with their defense.

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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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2026 Air Force One Detailing Team
Business Owner Selected for Air Force One Detailing Team

Sep 21, 2026 11:28AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Rancho Cordova business owner Chris Tabieros has been selected to serve on the 2026 Air Force One Detailing Team, marking his third year participating in the preservation of historic aircraft at The Museum of Flight in Seattle.

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Lady Lancers Enter League Play Much Improved

Sep 21, 2026 11:23AM ● By James Darnell and photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lady Lancers have enjoyed a strong start to their season, accumulating a solid 8-5 preseason record heading into Metro League play this week.

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cordova high school athletes
Everybody Can Be Great

Sep 14, 2026 02:04PM ● By Jason Harper, Director of Rancho Cordova Athletic Association

Nearly 50 Cordova High School athletes showed up for the Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame. But they weren't there to be honored. They were there to serve.

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Barktoberfest
Jump Into a Fun Fall with the District’s Upcoming Events

Sep 14, 2026 01:59PM ● By Haley O'Neill, Cordova Recreation & Park District

Join the Cordova Recreation & Park District’s (District) this September at one of its upcoming events! Hosted in District parks and facilities, these events invite the community to enjoy some quality fun outside with family and friends!

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Cordova Lancers football, basketball and baseball teams
Hall of Fame Honors Newest Class of Inductees

Sep 14, 2026 01:40PM ● By James Darnell and photos by Rick Sloan

The Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame honored its newest class of inductees during the 11th annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony this past Saturday, Sept. 12 in front of a capacity crowd inside Rancho Cordova City Hall.

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Cordova Recreation & Park District Staff and Board Members pose
District Recognized for Commitment to Operational Excellence

Sep 14, 2026 01:21PM ● By Haley O’Neill, Cordova Recreation & Park District

The Cordova Recreation & Park District (District) was recently recognized at the California Special Districts Association Annual Conference in Palm Desert for its commitment to responsible governance and operational excellence.

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Lancers Tame Cougars, Improve to 2-0

Sep 14, 2026 01:17PM ● By James Darnell and photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers have seemingly found themselves a good recipe for success through their first two games of the season.

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Volunteers Bring Good Deeds Day to Lincoln Village
Volunteers Bring Good Deeds Day to Lincoln Village

Sep 14, 2026 01:09PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Rakes scraped across lawns, landscaping materials moved from house to house and volunteers spread throughout Lincoln Village Saturday, Sept. 12 as a neighborhood became the latest stop for an annual day of service.

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Pet Junction Opens Its Doors

Sep 14, 2026 12:56PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Dogs joined their owners Saturday morning as Rancho Cordova welcomed a new business built around something owner Jim Dempsey has known nearly his entire life, the pet industry.

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The Golden Hills Preserve
New Preserves Held by Land Trust Protect Open Space in Sacramento County

Sep 14, 2026 11:57AM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) added two new open space preserves to the system of protected lands in Sacramento County this summer, one protecting blue oak woodlands and the other open grasslands for Swainson’s Hawk foraging.

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Rancho Cordova Police Department
RCPD Conducts Retail Theft Operation

Sep 08, 2026 02:06PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

Recently, the Rancho Cordova Police Department (RCPD) conducted a retail theft enforcement operation focused on retail establishments on Zinfandel Drive.

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11th annual Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame
Come One, Come All!

Sep 08, 2026 02:03PM ● By James Darnell

11th annual Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony to be held this Saturday

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Cordova High School students play volleyball
Leading the Charge: Lancer Stories

Sep 08, 2026 02:01PM ● By Ornella Rossi

New schoolwide message reflects pride, belonging and change

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Sacramento Neighborhood Housing Services
Volunteers to Transform 30 Lincoln Village Homes on Sept. 12

Sep 08, 2026 01:57PM ● By Dorothy Mae Good Deeds Day News Release

Dorothy Mae Good Deeds Day marks 40 years of Sacramento Neighborhood Housing Services

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Visit Rancho Cordova is accepting nominations for its second annual Destination Legacy Awards
Visit Rancho Cordova Opens Nominations for 2026 Destination Legacy Awards

Sep 08, 2026 01:50PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Visit Rancho Cordova is accepting nominations for its second annual Destination Legacy Awards, recognizing businesses, events, organizations and individuals that contribute to the city's tourism industry.

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‘Meant to Be’

Sep 08, 2026 01:44PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Mimo Bake Studio and The Brewing Bean create family through food and coffee

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Erik Swanson, Superintendent, Folsom Cordova Unified School District
The Energy to Do Great Things

Sep 01, 2026 10:06AM ● By Erik Swanson, Superintendent, Folsom Cordova Unified School District

Superintendent Column

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