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Cordova High School Wins Rights for First Harry Potter Production in California

Oct 23, 2024 10:49AM ● By Cordova High School News Release

Magic is in the air at Cordova High School as the Drama Department is proud to announce that they have been awarded the rights to the first high school production of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” in California.

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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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Empowering Youth Futures

Oct 23, 2024 10:42AM ● By Ornella Rossi

During the Rancho Cordova City Council meeting on Oct. 22, officials celebrated the 18-month milestone of the Rancho Cordova Youth Center (RCYC), a vital resource for local youth.

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Changing Lives One Sticker at a Time

Oct 23, 2024 10:40AM ● By Mike Marando, photos by Mike Marando

At Cordova High School, a dozen different stickers go far beyond being awarded to players for wins and scoring touchdowns. Rather, they are earned for a wide range of activities with the long game in mind, preparing young men to become community-minded, productive members of society.

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Lancers Second Half Rally Falls Short

Oct 16, 2024 12:09PM ● By James Darnell and photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers were dealt their second road loss of the season following a 31-14 defeat at Antelope this past Friday, Oct. 11.

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CRPD Supports Folsom Cordova Unified Through Staff Donation Drive

Oct 16, 2024 12:01PM ● By Elena Burgé, Cordova Recreation & Park District

This fall, the Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) used their Annual Staff Appreciation gathering as an opportunity to further support the local community through their Community Engagement Program.

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Pedaling Into Fun

Oct 16, 2024 11:53AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Rancho Cordova hosted its inaugural Cicladova on Saturday, Oct. 12, transforming Coloma Road from McGregor Drive to Cordova Lane into a car-free zone from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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We Built this City on Parks and Rec!

Oct 09, 2024 10:42AM ● By Editorial by Rick Sloan, Cordova Recreation and Park District Vice-Chair

The Cordova Recreation and Park District (CRPD) was created 66 years ago. One year later, it gave birth to the Cordova Community Council (CCC), which would become the foundation the City of Rancho Cordova would be built upon 21 years ago. You might say they built this City on Parks and Rec.

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Wallace Leading Lancers' Resurgence

Oct 09, 2024 10:30AM ● By James Darnell

Young Quarterback Has Cordova Off to Best Start Since 2016

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Second Half Surge Propels Lancers Over McClatchy

Oct 09, 2024 10:26AM ● By James Darnell

On Friday evening Oct. 4, inside Lancer Stadium against the visiting McClatchy Lions, the Cordova Lancers showed they can be as physical as necessary.

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New Waste Collection Service Set for Rancho Cordova

Oct 09, 2024 10:09AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Rancho Cordova is transitioning to a new residential solid waste collection and street sweeping service. At the Oct. 7 City Council meeting, Atlas Disposal provided updates on the implementation of the new contract, which will begin on Jan. 1, 2025 and run through Dec. 31, 2034.

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Inside the Lines with Your Leaders

Oct 09, 2024 10:07AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Getting to Know City Council Member Linda Budge

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Barktoberfest Brings Tail-Wagging Fun to Lincoln Village

Oct 02, 2024 09:16AM ● By By Elena Burgé, Cordova Recreation and Park District

On Saturday, Sept. 21, Cordova Recreation and Park District (CRPD) invited four-legged friends and their families to enjoy a day of doggie swimming, competitions, vendors and prizes at their first edition of Barktoberfest.

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CRPD Recognized for Commitment to Transparency

Oct 01, 2024 05:16PM ● By Elena Burgé, Cordova Recreation & Park District

Cordova Recreation and Park District (CRPD) was recently recognized at the California Special Districts Association (CSDA) Annual Conference in Indian Wells for its commitment to financial transparency and accessibility of information.

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Defense Leads Lancers to Homecoming Victory

Oct 01, 2024 04:48PM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

After suffering their first loss of the season on the road the week prior, it turned out all the Cordova Lancers needed was a little "homecoming" to get back on track.

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Lancers Enjoy Winning Homecoming

Oct 01, 2024 04:41PM ● By Daniel Canfield, photos by Rick Sloan

Cordova High School celebrated its Homecoming game last Friday, Sept. 24 with a victory over Kennedy. In addition to the football game were numerous other homecoming activities.

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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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Youth Wrestling Club Starting in October

Sep 25, 2024 11:46AM ● By Mather Wrestling Club News Release

The Mather Wrestling Club is offering Fall wrestling clinics for Rancho Cordova boys and girls youths grades five to eight.

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Lancers Lose in League Opener

Sep 25, 2024 11:39AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers suffered their first loss of the season this past Friday at West Park by a final of 63-0.

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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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