Police Activities League- Creating a Safe Hang Out for Kids

by Michelle Ventress on August 28, 2008

in Lifestyle

Just when we thought the Rancho Cordova Police Department was all about stopping drunk drivers and making sure people weren’t using a cell phone while driving, they show us a softer side. The Rancho Cordova Police Activities League (PAL) will be hosting a series of monthly Saturday Night Out programs beginning September 13th. The goal of the program is to get Rancho Cordova youths involved with members of the Police Department in a non-threatening, casual atmosphere that enforces the humanity of each group to the other, rather than relying on stereotypes.

The programs, much like the Friday Night out program at Mills Middle School of previous summers, will include sports such as dodge ball and baseball and games like Guitar Hero and Rock Star. Because there has never been a lot for kids and teens to do in the area, PAL organizers hope to create co-ed baseball clinics and soccer leagues that complement other sports organizations put on by the Cordova Recreation and Parks District or area schools.

Police Lt. Matt Morgan is the president of the Ranch Cordova Police Activity League board of directors. Based on the amount of contributions given to the Friday Night Out series, Morgan is certain that business will be supportive of the PAL projects. “There is no end to what we can do if we have the resources”, he says. The Rancho Cordova Police Activity League has gained official non-profit organization status, it can begin seeking corporation and foundation contributions.


August 28, 2008

Local Teacher Receives Teacher of the Month Award

This 59 year old Physical Education teacher at Rosemont High School is tackling the obesity epidemic one class at a time. “I enjoy firing up the kids and working with them”, she says. And work with them she does. In fact she leads aerobics lessons three times a day and on Wednesdays, her classes run about a mile and a half. In order to receive their points, the students have to stay in front of her.

August 28, 2008

Deputy’s Stolen Gun Found

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department has found the handgun that was stolen from one of their deputy’s last month in Rancho Cordova. On August 20th, deputies from the Rancho Cordova Police Department responded to a call about a man violating a domestic violence restraining order.

August 28, 2008

Missing Girl Found

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Aryel Bonsall is described as: 5′4″ and weighing about 140-150 lbs. She has light brown hair that is just longer than shoulder length. Aryel has is white and has blue eyes.
She was last seen in the area of Watt Ave and Auburn Blvd and is know to have friends and family in the area of Fulton Ave/Marconi/Edision/Lerwick Roads.
Aryel has been [...]






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