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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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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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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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California Girl Scouts Explore the Aerospace Museum

Sep 30, 2024 04:49PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Discover, create, and lead with Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

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Aerospace Museum of California Hosting We Can Do It - Together! - Inspiring Girls in STEM

Sep 26, 2024 01:47PM ● By Aerospace Museum of California News Release

The Aerospace Museum of California is pleased to announce the return of We Can Do It - Together! An opportunity to inspire the next generation of women in STEM

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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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‘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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2024 Class Honored at Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony

Sep 18, 2024 09:45AM ● By James Darnell

The Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Fame’s ninth annual induction ceremony on Sept. 14 at Rancho Cordova City Hall featured 13 separate honorees, including two teams, in what was a first for the organization.

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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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Wraparound Services Positively Impact Youth

Sep 05, 2024 02:50PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Zavion and Serenity are two inspiring teens whose stories exemplify how support services can positively change lives

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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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400 Wins and Counting!

Sep 05, 2024 01:37PM ● By James Darnell

Big Red Make History Against Mesa Verde, Improve to 2-0

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Playmakers Teaches Kindness, Character Through Flag Football

Sep 05, 2024 10:12AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Playmakers organization is a nonprofit that works with local youth to build character through free sports programs throughout the year

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Phone-Free Schools Act Clears Legislature

Sep 04, 2024 04:39PM ● By Office of Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

On Aug. 29, the Legislature passed landmark legislation authored by Assemblymembers Josh Hoover (R-Folsom), Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), Josh Lowenthal (D-Long Beach), and David Alvarez (D-San Diego) to limit the use of smartphones in schools

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