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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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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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City Offers $2,500 in Scholarships to Seniors

Mar 02, 2026 03:05PM ● By MPG Staff

The City of Rancho Cordova will award two $1,250 Community Pride Scholarships to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding community service, leadership and academic achievement.

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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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‘Love Your Life’ this Valentine's Day with Single Mom Strong

Feb 06, 2026 03:18PM ● By Single Mom Strong News Release

Single Mom Strong, the nonprofit devoted to empowering single mothers and their children, is proud to present its annual “Love Your Life” event, a joyful Valentine’s Day celebration focused on self-love and community connection.

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Announces Literacy Moonshot

Jan 26, 2026 04:40PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

Most Expansive Effort in California History to Achieve Reading by Third Grade

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Aerospace Museum Awarding Aviation Scholarships

Jan 26, 2026 04:19PM ● By Aerospace Museum of California News Release

Thanks to the generosity of its major donors, the Aerospace Museum of California is proud to announce the return of its Private Pilot License (PPL) Scholarship Program.

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Celebrate Financial Wellness Month with CalKIDS

Jan 20, 2026 11:43AM ● By CalKIDS Scholarships News Release

Financial Wellness Month is a time for families across California to set goals, build healthier money habits and plan for the year ahead.

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After School Fun

Jan 20, 2026 08:33AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Free Programs for Rancho Cordova Youth at RCYC

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Soil Born Farms Stems Together Broccoli Buddies Project

Dec 23, 2025 12:46PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

FUSD’s Cordova Gardens Elementary School

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Shining STARs of the Season

Dec 08, 2025 01:28PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Thirty-four students from across Rancho Cordova were recognized on Dec. 3 as the city, the Rancho Cordova Police Department and Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District hosted the annual Holiday STAR (Student Talent Achievement Reward) program.

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For Lancers, Character Comes First

Nov 25, 2025 09:27AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers ' boys varsity basketball team is hard at work preparing for their upcoming winter season under head coach Kevin Bridgeforth.

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Lancers Honor Players with Awards Banquet

Nov 25, 2025 09:12AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers held their annual post-season awards banquet on Friday, Nov. 21 inside the Hagan Park Community Center as they honored the players for all the hard work they put in this football season.

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Cordova High Students Complete 10-Week Bike Academy

Nov 18, 2025 04:07PM ● By MPG Staff

26 Teens Awarded New Bicycles

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Lancers Season Comes to a Close

Nov 05, 2025 08:52AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers fall season came to an end on Thursday, Oct. 30 with a 48-7 loss to the Grant Pacers inside Lancer Stadium.

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Deems, Buckner Participate in Divisional Tournament

Nov 05, 2025 08:46AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers' fall season has officially come to a close following the Sac Joaquin Section Division II Divisional tournament at Turkey Creek Golf Course in Lincoln, CA on Oct. 27.

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Halloween at Hagan Haunts Again

Oct 29, 2025 11:14AM ● By Elena Burgé, Cordova Recreation and Park District

Hagan Community Park transformed into a festive Halloween wonderland on Saturday, Oct. 25, as the Cordova Recreation & Park District welcomed families for its annual Halloween at Hagan celebration.

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Lancers Go Down in Davis

Oct 29, 2025 10:59AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers fell to the Davis Blue Devils 27-20 in a non-league showdown on Oct. 24 inside Davis High School’s Ron and Mary Brown Stadium.

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Local Museums Invite Community to Celebrate Dia de los Muertos

Oct 24, 2025 02:23PM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history and science treasures all year long.

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Lancers Drop Second League Game in a Row

Oct 21, 2025 04:42PM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers lost their second-consecutive Metro League contest on Friday, Oct. 17 following a 62-0 loss at Destiny Christian Academy.

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Two Lady Lancers Advance to Divisionals

Oct 21, 2025 04:31PM ● By James Darnell

After a successful outing in their final Metro League match of the year, the Cordova Lady Lancers are sending two of their own to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Sac Joaquin Section Division II Divisional tournament on Oct. 27 at Turkey Creek Golf Course in Lincoln, CA.

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Enjoying the Spooky Season

Oct 20, 2025 10:54AM ● By Abbey Wicks

October is flying by but don’t worry. There’s still time to experience all the spooky activities that the greater Sacramento region has to offer.

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Lancers Homecoming Loss Overshadowed by Injury

Oct 15, 2025 08:49AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers were dealt a 42-8 loss against Metro League rival Antelope on Oct. 10 inside Lancer Stadium but the biggest loss wasn't felt on the scoreboard.

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Lady Lancers Making Big Strides

Oct 15, 2025 08:42AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers varsity girls golf team has seen marked improvement since the beginning of the season, according to head coach Brian Botsford.

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A Big Change for Big Red

Oct 15, 2025 08:28AM ● By James Darnell

If you've attended a Cordova Lancers varsity football game this season, you might have noticed a glaring new change to the team’s uniforms.

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Peek-A-Boo Factory Opens

Oct 14, 2025 05:04PM ● By Abbey Wicks

On Friday, Oct. 10, Rancho Cordova’s Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of the first Peek-A-Boo Factory in the Sacramento region with a ribbon cutting.

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Cordova High Homecoming

Oct 14, 2025 04:49PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Cordova High School Lancers brought the community together for a memorable Homecoming celebration on Friday, Oct. 10, during their game against Antelope High School.

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City Weighs Future of Education

Oct 14, 2025 04:28PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Rancho Cordova City Council voted 4-1 in an Oct. 6 special meeting to move forward with the creation of an educational program plan that could reshape the future of public schooling in the city.

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Lancers Outlast Lions in Thriller

Oct 08, 2025 09:48AM ● By James Darnell

Trailing by four points against McClatchy with just under six minutes remaining inside Hughes Stadium in Sacramento on Oct. 3, the Cordova Lancers didn't panic.

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Tradition Lights the Way

Oct 08, 2025 09:35AM ● By Ornella Rossi

SF Supermarket Hosts Vibrant Mid-Autumn Festival

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Free After-School Youth Programs Offered

Sep 30, 2025 04:03PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

The Rancho Cordova Youth Center (RCYC) continues to provide free daily after-school programming that keeps local students safe, supported and engaged close to home.

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