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Lancers Preparing for Second Half Stretch Run

Mar 31, 2026 11:26AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers entered this week on a three-game losing streak within Metro League play, including being swept in their most recent two-game series against rival West Park.

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Art Show
Art Unites

Mar 31, 2026 08:40AM ● By Folsom Cordova Unified School District News Release

A Night of Creativity, Community and Student Voices

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America the Beautiful — Even When It’s Not Easy

Mar 31, 2026 08:37AM ● By Jason Harper

This Fourth of July, our community will gather again. Kids will run. Families will set up chairs before the sun dips. There will be laughter, music, and the kind of noise that only comes when people choose to be together. That’s what Kids Day has always been about.

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Lancers Golf Takes Fifth Place in League Tournament

Mar 31, 2026 08:33AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers recently took part in the first Metro League tournament of the season at River Oaks Golf Course in Nicolaus, CA on Tuesday, March 24. The team shot a combined score of 488, which resulted in a fifth-place finish.

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Lancers Golf Takes Fifth Place in League Tournament

Mar 31, 2026 08:32AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers recently took part in the first Metro League tournament of the season at River Oaks Golf Course in Nicolaus, CA on Tuesday, March 24. The team shot a combined score of 488, which resulted in a fifth-place finish.

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The Grant Line and Sunrise intersection
Grant Line Road Doubles its Lanes

Mar 31, 2026 08:30AM ● By Khushi Salgia

Improving Sacramento’s Most Dangerous Roads

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craft beer and live music
Back to the ’90s

Mar 31, 2026 08:22AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Movement Brewing hosts fan-favorite 90s Fest

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A Hoppin’ Good Hunt

Mar 31, 2026 08:15AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Crowds gather at Hagan Park for annual Hoppin’ and Huntin’

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Hoppin’ and Huntin’ Returns to Hagan Park

Mar 23, 2026 01:51PM ● By MPG Staff

The Cordova Recreation and Park District will host its annual Hoppin’ & Huntin’ Spring celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Hagan Community Park, 2197 Chase Drive Rancho Cordova.

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Students
Students Create Waves of Kindness

Mar 23, 2026 01:48PM ● By Folsom Cordova Unified School District News Release

More than 2,400 elementary students across Rancho Cordova are participating in a powerful social–emotional learning art experience this month, inspired by the book “The Magic of Making a Difference: One CAN Make a Difference.”

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Rancho Cordova monthly luncheon
“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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Carrie Johnson, executive director of the Rancho Cordova Food Locker
All-Stars of Service

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

Celebrating MVPs of service at ‘March Volunteer Madness’

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California Farm Bureau
State Treasurer Honored with Champion of Agriculture Award

Mar 23, 2026 11:23AM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

In recognition of her long record of advocacy for California farmers, ranchers and rural communities, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma has been honored with the Champion of Agriculture Award.

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Softball game
Lady Lancers Looking to Overcome Slow Start

Mar 17, 2026 10:32AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers have had a rough beginning to their preseason slate this spring due to various factors out of their control. Injuries and bad weather have created a perfect storm that has put a damper on their preseason output thus far.

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Rancho Cordova Little League
Play Ball!

Mar 17, 2026 09:41AM ● By Ornella Rossi and photos by Rick Sloan

Little League Steps Up to the Plate for 72nd Season

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All-Metro League recognition
Four Lancers Earn All-League Honors

Mar 16, 2026 05:47PM ● By James Darnell

Four Cordova Lancers earned All-Metro League honors during the winter varsity soccer season, the first under new head coach Luis Aguilar.

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AI tech
City Sponsors AI Day During Folsom Tech Week

Mar 16, 2026 05:42PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

Event highlights city’s growing AI & Robotics Ecosystem

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memorial day
Students Invited to Memorial Day Art Contest

Mar 16, 2026 05:31PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Students in grades TK through 12 are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States by submitting artwork for the 2026 Memorial Day Student Art Contest exhibit titled “You’re a Grand Old Flag.”

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Cordova Recreation & Park District
CPRS District 2 Honors CRPD During Annual Awards Banquet

Mar 16, 2026 05:21PM ● By Haley O’Neill, Cordova Recreation & Park District

Cordova Recreation & Park District (CRPD) staff members and programs were recognized for their impact and dedication to the parks & recreation profession at the California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS) District 2 Annual Banquet and Installment Ceremony.

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kittens
What to Know About Kitten Season

Mar 16, 2026 05:18PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

Spring is right around the corner, and the City of Rancho Cordova Animal Services Division is preparing for the busiest season of the year, kitten season!

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Community Meeting on Mail Theft Scheduled for March 25

Mar 16, 2026 05:15PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

The City of Rancho Cordova is hosting a community meeting focused on mail theft prevention on Wednesday, March 25, at 5:30 p.m. at the Rancho Cordova Police Department, 2897 Kilgore Road.

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road highway
What’s Coming to Your Neighborhood

Mar 16, 2026 05:10PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

From major corridors to neighborhood streets, the Rancho Cordova Public Works team is hard at work upgrading roads across the city. Here’s a look at the work happening around Rancho Cordova.

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Holi Festival of colors
A Splash of Color

Mar 16, 2026 05:01PM ● By MPG Staff

Holi Festival Brightens Rancho Cordova

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baseball
Lancers Bounce Back After Slow Start

Mar 10, 2026 11:05AM ● By James Darnell

After winning just one of their first six games, including dropping their first two Metro League contests, the Cordova Lancers seem to have finally found their stride.

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Joey Johnson won First Place with “Lobster Boats, Peggy’s Cove.”
‘Moments in Focus’ Ongoing at the MACC

Mar 10, 2026 10:57AM ● By Margaret Snider

Moments in Focus, the latest exhibit at the MACC is made up of Northern California photographers’ images of a myriad of subjects in a variety of styles.

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traffic camera
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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Pocket Deli sandwich shop
40 Years of the Pocket

Mar 10, 2026 10:44AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Pocket Deli celebrates its anniversary and recognition as Small Business of the Month

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Human Resources
City of Rancho Cordova Teams Earn National and Regional Recognition

Mar 02, 2026 04:07PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

Congratulations are in order for several teams across the City of Rancho Cordova!

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Community Enhancement & Investment Fund
Application Period Open for Community Enhancement and Investment Fund

Mar 02, 2026 03:56PM ● By MPG Staff

The city is now accepting Community Enhancement & Investment Fund (CEIF) grant applications.

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Falkon Robotics
STEM-Focused Grant Programs Inspire Local Youth

Mar 02, 2026 02:51PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

From September through January, Rancho Cordova youth participated in two innovative STEM-based after-school programs supported by the Community Enhancement & Investment Fund.

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golf team
Lancers Golf Excited for Spring Season

Mar 02, 2026 02:48PM ● By James Darnell

After qualifying three athletes for the CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Sac-Joaquin Section Division II Divisional tournament a year ago, the Cordova Lancers varsity golf program is looking forward to bigger and better things in 2026.

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Hundreds gathered at SF Supermarket in Rancho Cordova over the weekend of Feb. 21-22 to celebrate the Lunar New Year
A Weekend of Fortune and Festivity

Mar 02, 2026 02:46PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Community rings in the Lunar New Year at SF Supermarket

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A drone view of the Bethany Reservoir
Governor Newsom Launches Most Ambitious Water Plan in California History

Mar 02, 2026 12:56PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Feb. 25 the formal launch of the California Water Plan 2028, marking the start of a multi-year effort to modernize statewide water planning in response to climate-driven extremes and long-term water reliability challenges.

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volleyball game
Young Lancers Ready to Step Up

Feb 24, 2026 11:07AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers varsity volleyball team will look much different this spring.

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baseball team
Lancers Baseball Is in Full Swing

Feb 24, 2026 11:02AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers are swinging for the fences this spring.

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