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Campaign Whistlestop in Full Swing

Sep 25, 2024 11:28AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova community gathered on Sept. 20 for the 2024 Campaign Whistlestop Luncheon brought by the Cordova Community Council and the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce.

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‘Meet the Machines’

Sep 25, 2024 11:22AM ● By Elena Burgé, Cordova Recreation and Park District

On Saturday, Sept. 14, more than 800 community members made their way to Hagan Community Park to experience Cordova Recreation and Park District’s (CRPD) annual Meet the Machines.

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Soroptimists Create ‘Comfort Kits’

Sep 24, 2024 02:56PM ● By Soroptimist International News Release

The Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River club spent a day at the Gold River Mountain Mike’s Pizza to stuff 200 Comfort Kits.

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Inside the Lines with Your Leaders

Sep 18, 2024 10:28AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Getting to Know Rancho Cordova Mayor David M. Sander, Ph.D.

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CRPD General Manager Recognized Statewide

Sep 18, 2024 10:03AM ● By By Elena Burgé, Cordova Recreation and Park District

Cordova Recreation and Park District (CRPD) General Manager Patrick Larkin was recognized Sept. 10 at the California Special Districts Association’s Annual Conference in Indian Wells for his commitment to the community following Larkin’s completion of the Special District Leadership Academy.

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Planning Commission Approves Residential Projects

Sep 18, 2024 10:00AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova Planning Commission on Sept. 11 reviewed and approved two residential developments aimed at enhancing the city’s housing landscape.

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Heartstoppers Haunted House Returns for Annual Scare

Sep 18, 2024 09:57AM ● By By Heather Atherton, AthertonPR News Release

Not only are there excellent haunts at the Heartstoppers Haunted House in Rancho Cordova but it is also the ideal venue for such an attraction, given that that the Mineshaft property itself is rumored to be haunted.

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City Council Updates Camping Ordinance

Sep 18, 2024 09:32AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova City Council unanimously approved a new camping ordinance on Sept. 16, aimed at updating the city’s approach to managing illegal camping in public spaces.

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Rancho Cordova Remembers the Fallen

Sep 18, 2024 09:30AM ● By Ornella Rossi

In honor of this somber anniversary, the city of Rancho Cordova hosted the “Remembering Our Fallen” exhibit. The exhibit, which opened on Sept. 11, was on display at Rancho Cordova City Hall until Sept. 15.

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Lancers Stay Undefeated Following 33-0 Win

Sep 12, 2024 01:24PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers continued the strong start to their season with a dominant 33-0 victory against Valley Christian this past Friday, Sept. 6, inside Lancers Stadium, in what was billed the KCRA 3 “Game of The Week.”

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Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Hosts NICU Reunion

Sep 12, 2024 01:13PM ● By Ornella Rossi

In celebration of NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Awareness Month, Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center will hold its annual NICU reunion from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Rusch Park, 7801 Auburn Blvd.

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15 Years Empowering Women and Girls

Sep 12, 2024 01:02PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River (SIRCGR) marked a milestone as it celebrated 15 years of dedicated community service at the Mills Arts & Culture Center.

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Trash Collection Rate Debate Voices Strong Opinions

Sep 12, 2024 12:54PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Public Hearing Item 15.1 dominated the agenda at the Sept. 3 City Council meeting, as a large turnout of residents voiced strong opinions on proposed rate adjustments for trash collection.

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Sports Hall of Fame Honors '77 Lancers

Sep 12, 2024 12:52PM ● By James Darnell

The 1977 Cordova Lancers varsity football team is known in this area for being one of the best teams in the history of the storied football program at Cordova High School.

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Project Honors Legendary Tuskegee Airmen

Sep 12, 2024 12:38PM ● By By Elena Burgé, Cordova Recreation & Park District

On Sept. 7, community members celebrated the unveiling of a set of informational signs installed by Boy Scout Gregory Rubio from Troop 281 in Cordova Recreation & Park District’s (CRPD) Veteran’s Park.

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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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CDPH Warns of Increased Risk of Valley Fever Through Fall

Sep 06, 2024 11:37AM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

Investigation Continues into Reports of Valley Fever Among Music Festival Attendees

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Lady Lancers’ First Win in Big Way

Sep 05, 2024 01:47PM ● By James Darnell, photos by James Darnell

After starting off slowly to begin their season, the Cordova Lady Lancers flag football team earned their first win of the year in convincing fashion with a 42-0 victory at West Campus on Thursday, Aug. 29.

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Rancho Cordova Considers General Plan Revisions

Sep 05, 2024 01:39PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The City Council’s and the Planning Commission’s work session on Aug. 27 was on the ongoing General Plan Update, aimed at guiding Rancho Cordova’s growth and development through 2045.

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Assemblyman Hoover urges Governor Newsom to Sign Legislation Improving Accountability Over Homelessness Spending

Sep 03, 2024 01:36PM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

A (MPG) - On Saturday, Aug. 31, Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) announced the passage of Assembly Bill 2903 out of the Legislature, which would require state-run homelessness programs to annually report cost and outcome data to the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH).

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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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Multiple Construction Projects in Rancho Cordova

Aug 27, 2024 03:57PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

Fall is a busy time for the City of Rancho Cordova's Public Works team as they work to finish as many projects as possible before the cold winter months

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iHealth Labs Opens New Office, Marking Significant Growth

Aug 27, 2024 01:27PM ● By iHealth Labs News Release

iHealth Labs, a leading provider of digital health solutions best known for its distinctive orange-box COVID-19 tests, announced Aug. 21 the opening of its new office in Sacramento

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Sacramento County Rezones Aim to Boost Affordable Housing

Aug 27, 2024 09:32AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted Aug. 20 to adopt a series of resolutions and ordinances to rezone sites throughout the county, a move aimed at addressing the shortfall of 2,884 units in the county’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the lower-income category (households with incomes less than 80 percent of area median income; income levels less than $69,050).

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Aura Park to Open Aug. 24

Aug 21, 2024 10:25AM ● By Annie Kerr

From 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 24, the Cordova Recreation and Park District (CRPD) will celebrate the grand opening of Aura Park, Rancho Cordova’s newest addition.

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Community Invited to Economic Development Strategic Plan Meeting

Aug 21, 2024 10:20AM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

The City of Rancho Cordova is working on a three-year Economic Development Strategic Plan to guide the city’s economic growth.

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Jerry Ahlin Has Been All in on Rugby

Aug 21, 2024 10:12AM ● By James Darnell

For nearly 50 years, Jerry Ahlin has been a fixture in the rugby community within Rancho Cordova and the Greater Sacramento area.

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Exciting Future for Waegell Property

Aug 21, 2024 09:53AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova Planning Commission on Aug. 14 discussed the future development of the Waegell property as it pertains to a new project by Reynen & Bardis to transform the site into a new community.

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Visit Rancho Cordova Highlights Tourism at Luncheon

Aug 21, 2024 09:49AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Cordova Community Council and the Rancho Cordova Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon Aug. 16 at the Rancho Cordova City Hall featured Visit Rancho Cordova President and CEO Marc Sapoznik.

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New Girl Scouts Mural Pops

Aug 21, 2024 09:40AM ● By Margaret Snider, Photos by Margaret Snider

United Methodist Church in Rancho Cordova hosts Girl Scout Troop 702. The troop has been meeting there for an hour every other week for around eleven years.

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Native Participates in International Maritime Warfare Exercise

Aug 20, 2024 10:10AM ● By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jerome Fjeld, Navy Office of Community Outreach

Seaman Apprentice Rocio Zavala-Ramirez, a native of Sacramento, California, serves aboard USS Carl Vinson, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of San Diego, California, and participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in and around the Hawaiian Islands

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California Aims to Improve Ability to Measure How Much Water Is Flowing Throughout the State

Aug 20, 2024 08:55AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On Aug. 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced a new partnership opportunity to support the state’s ability to measure stream and river flows through the California Stream Gage Improvement Program (CalSIP) as climate extremes continue to impact the state’s water supply

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Rancho Cordova City Hall Hosts 48th Art Show

Aug 14, 2024 04:40PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The 48th Art Show at Rancho Cordova City Hall, featuring abstract still life and botanical themes, runs from July 29 to Oct. 25

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Help Your Pets Beat the Heat

Aug 06, 2024 04:48PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Extreme heat waves continue to affect Sacramento County and it's crucial for pet owners to ensure their furry friends stay safe and comfortable

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Governor Newsom Orders State Agencies to Address Homeless Encampments

Jul 31, 2024 02:06PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on July 25 ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians

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