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Bautista Lets His Game Do the Talking

Feb 05, 2025 12:00PM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lancers' sophomore Nikos Bautista might be soft-spoken but his skill on the soccer field has said plenty this season.

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Teen Adventure Group Catches Santa Cruz Waves

Feb 05, 2025 11:36AM ● By Elena Burgé, Cordova Recreation & Park District

For the Cordova Recreation & Park District’s (CRPD) Teen Adventure Group (TAG) members, Jan. 11 was a day to remember.

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Bringing Grit to Lady Lancers Basketball

Jan 27, 2025 06:14PM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lady Lancers junior guard Taliyah Johnson loves the game of basketball.

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Lady Lancers Playing to Win

Jan 14, 2025 11:34AM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lady Lancers have endured some tough losses during their season thus far, but you'd never know it if you watch them compete.

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Falcons Soar Again

Dec 24, 2024 10:54AM ● By Folson Lake College Athletics News Release

Folsom Lake Captures Back-to-Back 3C2A State Championships

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Cordova Boys Basketball Embracing Learning Curve

Dec 24, 2024 10:49AM ● By James Darnell

In his first year at the helm of the Cordova Lancers' varsity boys basketball program, head coach Kevin Bridgeforth expected growing pains. That's why, after a slow start to their season, he isn't panicking.

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Lady Lancers Soccer Preparing for Metro League Play

Dec 18, 2024 09:25AM ● By James Darnell

Despite getting off to a slow start to begin their season, the Cordova Lady Lancers varsity soccer team is feeling good as Metro League competition awaits after the new year.

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Lady Lancers' Second-Half Rally Fuels OT Win

Dec 10, 2024 06:44PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers put together a comeback for the ages on Friday, Dec. 6 against visiting Destiny Christian Academy, coming away with an exciting 49-46 overtime victory inside the Lancer gym.

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Teens Earn Bikes

Dec 10, 2024 06:00PM ● By American River Bike Patrol News Release

Cordova High School students in Rancho Cordova have benefitted from a program created by the American River Bike Patrol (ARBP) that has introduced teens to the joys of cycling and taught them life skills in an unusual way.

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Recognizing Local STARs

Dec 10, 2024 05:22PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

On Dec. 4, the City of Rancho Cordova, Rancho Cordova Police Department and Sacramento Metro Fire spread holiday cheer and recognized the achievements of 34 exceptional local students.

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Big Red Football Awards!

Dec 04, 2024 10:04AM ● By Rick Sloan, photos by Rick Sloan

On Friday, Nov. 22, the Cordova High Lancer football team wrapped up its 61st season with an awards banquet at the Hagan Park Community room. The season ended with a 5-5 overall record and a 2-4 record in league play.

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Former Olympian Takes Throws Clinic to Next Level

Nov 26, 2024 04:23PM ● By Rick Sloan, photos by Rick Sloan

On Nov. 10, a throws clinic was held at Cordova High. The Rancho Cordova Track Club (RCTC) hosted the first of its kind clinic, which was led by Rancho Cordova Track Club throws coach Andy Bloom.

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Young Lady Lancers Looking to Surprise in 2024

Nov 26, 2024 04:17PM ● By James Darnell

Longtime Cordova girls’ basketball head coach Kim Little has seen it all during her time at Cordova High School. So entering this season with a younger roster, she has been asking her team one question: "What are you willing to sacrifice in order to gain?"

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City Awarded $175,000 DOJ Grant to Advance Community Policing

Nov 26, 2024 04:06PM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

The City of Rancho Cordova has been selected as a recipient of a $175,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).

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Photos with Santa at KP International

Nov 26, 2024 04:01PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Looking to capture the magic of the holidays and create lasting memories with your loved ones? Look no further than KP International Market

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What's Not to Love?

Nov 26, 2024 03:44PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The annual Cordova Community Christmas Tree Lighting will kick off the holiday season with an exciting celebration from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 at Village Green Park, 3141 Bridgeway Drive.

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New-Look Lancers Looking to Establish Themselves In 2024

Nov 20, 2024 03:09PM ● By James Darnell

Entering this season, the Cordova Lancers varsity basketball team are finding themselves as a group in transition, and not just when on a fastbreak.

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100 Days In

Nov 20, 2024 01:35PM ● By Ornella Rossi

FCUSD Superintendent Shares Insights and Vision

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Cordova Boys Soccer Entering 20th Season Under McCahon

Nov 13, 2024 09:51AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers varsity soccer team took to the practice field in early November to begin preparations for their upcoming season, the 20th under head coach Eric McCahon.

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Lady Lancers Looking to Continue Success Under New Coach

Nov 13, 2024 09:45AM ● By James Darnell

The Lady Lancers will be faced with many new challenges this season, from being moved into the uber-competitive Metro League, to adjusting to new head coach Charlie Gonzalez.

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Play for All

Nov 06, 2024 08:43AM ● By Elena Burgé, Cordova Recreation & Park District

The Cordova Recreation & Park Foundation (CRPF) knows it takes a village to provide the Rancho Cordova community with affordable access to recreation programs.

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Lancers' Season Ends with Loss at Grant

Nov 05, 2024 06:11PM ● By James Darnell, photos by Rick Sloan

The Cordova Lancers concluded their 2024 season with a 55-0 loss at Grant High School last Friday, Nov. 1.

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Lady Lancers Golf Team Headed in Right Direction

Nov 05, 2024 06:01PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers golf team recently ended their first season with head coach Brian Botsford at the helm and appear to be headed in the right direction.

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District Installs Fence, Gates Around Cordova High

Nov 05, 2024 05:56PM ● By Kay Stout, Cordova High School

The fencing was discussed and approved at the Folsom Cordova Unified School District board meeting in early February 2023. However, the reality of maneuvering around these barriers has proved difficult for some students.

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UC Davis Children's Hospital Named Among Best For 2024-2025

Nov 05, 2024 10:35AM ● By UC Davis News Release

UC Davis Children's Hospital has been recognized as a 2024-2025 Best Children's Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

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Spooktacular Halloween Takes Over Hagan

Oct 29, 2024 05:42PM ● By Cordova Recreation and Park District News Release

Hagan Community Park once again came alive Oct. 26 with the spirit of Halloween during Cordova Recreation & Park District’s (CRPD) annual Halloween at Hagan.

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Lancers Lose Final Home Game of 2024 Season

Oct 23, 2024 11:20AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers honored their seniors on the field prior to their final home game of the season last Friday, Oct. 18, inside Lancers Stadium in what was a nice display of recognition for all their hard work.

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Lady Lancers Split Season Series with Kennedy

Oct 23, 2024 10:54AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers were dealt a 21-33 defeat at the hands of the Kennedy Lady Cougars on Tuesday, Oct. 15, inside Lancers Stadium, in a game that proved to be a microcosm of how their season has gone.

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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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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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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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