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Fall Kindergarteners Can Sign Up for Summer KinderCamp with United Way

Jun 02, 2026 09:54AM ● By Kristin Thébaud, United Way California Capital Region

Rancho Cordova children entering kindergarten this fall who have not attended preschool are invited to apply for United Way California Capital Region’s KinderCamp school-readiness program this summer.

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A Year Worth Celebrating

Jun 02, 2026 09:51AM ● By Erik Swanson, Superintendent, Folsom Cordova Unified School District

As another school year comes to a close, those of us fortunate enough to work in education tend to get a little emotional this time of year.

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Local Author Visits Rancho Cordova School for United Way Kids Read

Jun 02, 2026 09:44AM ● By Kristin Thebaud, United Way California Capital Region

Local author Crystel Patterson visited Rancho Cordova’s Cordova Villa Elementary School on May 20 to read her book “I am Different” to third graders and talk about her book series, “Inspired to Be…”.

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FCUSD Seamless Summer Feeding Program Returns This Summer

Jun 02, 2026 09:41AM ● By Folsom Cordova Unified School District News Release

The FCUSD Food Services Department will once again offer meals at no cost to families to children and teens through the USDA Seamless Summer Feeding Program this summer.

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Good Neighbor Day Brings City Hall to the Park

Jun 02, 2026 09:39AM ● By MPG Staff

Residents can meet city officials, connect with local organizations and celebrate community spirit at Good Neighbor Day from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 11 at Dave Roberts Community Park, 10820 Mapola Way.

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Mayer Makes It Two in a Row

Jun 02, 2026 09:35AM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lancers’ sophomore standout Perry Mayer was recently named to the 2026 All-Metro League team for the second year in a row, coming off a superb season as the No. 1 singles player in the Lancers’ lineup. But that shouldn’t come as a surprise.

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Folsom Cordova Adult School Honors ESL Students for Academic Progress and Community Service

Jun 02, 2026 09:29AM ● By MPG Staff

Nearly 400 English as a Second Language students at Folsom Cordova Adult School were recognized for their academic achievement and community involvement during recognition assemblies held May 6.

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KP Market Hosts Korean Culture Festival

Jun 02, 2026 09:21AM ● By Khushi Salgia, photos by Khushi Salgia

Sacramentans Gather to Celebrate Korean Culture

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Friday Nights, Movie Lights

Jun 01, 2026 05:44PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Moonlight Movies Brings Summer Fun Back to Rancho Cordova

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Lady Lancers Recognized at Awards Banquet

May 27, 2026 09:51AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers recently honored the players within their softball program during their annual end-of-season awards banquet, which was held at Cordova High School on May 18.

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Fireworks Rules in Rancho Cordova

May 27, 2026 09:47AM ● By City of Rancho Cordova News Release

What You Need to Know

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Lancers Host Awards Banquet

May 27, 2026 09:38AM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers held their end of season awards banquet on May 21 at Cordova High School, honoring the players whose hard work made their spring season so special.

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Grad-itude Walk Brings Seniors Home

May 27, 2026 08:58AM ● By MPG Staff

Graduating seniors from schools across the Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) returned to the campuses where their academic journeys began this month as part of the district’s annual Grad-itude Walk tradition.

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‘Summer of Shenanigans’

May 27, 2026 08:51AM ● By Kristen Achziger, Director of Marketing & Communications, Visit Rancho Cordova

Visit Rancho Cordova Unveils Bucket List Photo Challenge

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For Those Who Gave All

May 27, 2026 08:37AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

Rancho Cordova marks 18th annual Memorial Day observance

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A New Chapter in Food Access

May 27, 2026 08:28AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

Community Food Hub Opens with Focus on Dignity and Choice

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Lancers Host Golf Awards Dinner

May 19, 2026 04:06PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers took part in their annual end-of-season awards dinner, which was hosted at the home of head coach Brian Botsford on Thursday, May 14.

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Lady Lancers’ Tough Season Has Silver Lining

May 19, 2026 03:09PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lady Lancers certainly didn’t have the spring season that they had hoped for.

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A Sea of Mermaids

May 19, 2026 02:47PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Three Days of Magic at California Mermaid Convention

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A City Built on Service

May 19, 2026 02:37PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Third Annual Spring Service Day Brings Hundreds of Volunteers

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AI Ecosystem Builds Momentum

May 19, 2026 02:28PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Agreement brings together education and industry to strengthen workforce development

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Lancers Season Ends in Elk Grove

May 12, 2026 01:02PM ● By James Darnell

After a strong late-season push to earn a playoff berth, the Cordova Lancers went one-and-done in the CIF Sac Joaquin Section Division II playoffs following a 12-2 loss at Elk Grove on Wednesday, May 6.

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Cervantes Shoots 83 in Strong Divisional Tournament Showing

May 12, 2026 12:56PM ● By James Darnell

Cordova Lancers’ sophomore standout Eli Cervantes participated in the CIF Sac Joaquin Section Division II Tournament at Pheasant Run Golf Course in Chowchilla, CA on May 5.

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Important Election Reminders

May 12, 2026 12:52PM ● By MPG Staff

The City of Rancho Cordova is reminding residents to make a plan to vote in the June 2, Statewide Direct Primary Election.

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Celebrating Cordova’s Finest

May 12, 2026 12:36PM ● By Ornella Rossi

223 students recognized; nearly $36,000 awarded in scholarships

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Around the World at iFest

May 12, 2026 12:19PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Families filled Village Green Park on Saturday May 9 as music, dance and the sounds of celebration from around the world marked the 17th annual Rancho Cordova iFest International Festival.

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Lights Up, Music On!

May 07, 2026 03:43PM ● By Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band News Release

Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band Presents “Showstoppers! A Musical Spectacular”

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Lancers Make the Playoffs!

May 05, 2026 11:30AM ● By James Darnell

Following one of the more sensational late-season rallies in recent memory, the Cordova Lancers earned themselves a spot in the CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) Sac Joaquin Section Division II playoffs this week.

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CHS Students Participate in Mock Election

May 05, 2026 11:26AM ● By Folsom Cordova Unified School District News Release

Cordova High School students took part in a hands-on civic learning experience on Monday, April 27, as Sacramento County Registration and Elections brought its High School Mock Election program to campus.

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Lancers Wrap Up Season, Send Sophomore to Divisionals

May 04, 2026 05:27PM ● By James Darnell

The Cordova Lancers wrapped up their regular season with a fifth-place team finish at the final Metro League tournament of the year on Tuesday, April 28 at River Oaks Golf Course in Nicolaus, CA.

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Wonder and Whimsy Come Alive

May 04, 2026 04:59PM ● By Margaret Snider

The 55th Art at City Hall exhibit reception was held on Wednesday, April 29, at Rancho Cordova City Hall.

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Get Ready to Volunteer

May 04, 2026 04:29PM ● By Ornella Rossi

What could hundreds of volunteers accomplish in a single day? In Rancho Cordova, the answer has been cleaner parks, stronger connections and a growing tradition of giving back.

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