Over 100 local children were filled with holiday spirit last week as they received a full evening of fun and Christmas cheer. For the sixth annual Christmas Lights for Underprivileged Kids event, dozens of youngsters were picked up from various Sacramento area locations in limousines and treated to dinner, a visit with Santa Claus and [...]
The PAL Holiday Run for the Youth was held at Village Green Park located near Zinfandel Drive. Participants took part in a 5k, 10k or 1.2 mile run/walk and a toy drive was also underway for less fortunate families in the area. Benefits will go to the Rancho Cordova Police Activities League, which offers free activities for the youth in Rancho Cordova.
Snow storms over the pass don’t stop Alan and Suzanne Bozarth from coming to town. They’ve been trucking down to Rancho Cordova with their beautiful selection of Oregon Christmas Trees since 1971. That’s 38 years of a family business committed to our community. As long time partner Joe Gibson was working hard unloading trees, local [...]
Rancho Cordova currently has two gateway signs — one located on Folsom Boulevard and another located on Sunrise Boulevard. On Monday, the city unveiled their plans to not only improve those signs, but also possibly add two more. The current signs were upgraded in 2005 and include logos from local organizations. City planners exhibited several [...]
Light rail stations line Folsom Boulevard, making the light rail system an important asset to Rancho Cordova. The light rail will soon become more convenient to our residents as well: Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) has announced over $38 million in federal funds will be going toward improving access to the Mather Field/Mills station and adding new stops in South [...]
One suspect is already awaiting trial for the murder of Timothy Brodie in 2008, and two more have been arrested in connection with the killing. Shannon Shorter, 33, and Gennel Miles, 27, were arrested Dec. 9 on suspicion of murder, robbery, kidnapping, torture, arson, carjacking and possession of a firearm. Derrick Sam, 31, will go to [...]
A few weeks ago, a reader suggested that I visit Udupi Café, a vegetarian Indian restaurant which recently received a Sacramento Magazine Editor’s Pick for “Best Reason to Visit a Strip Mall in Rancho Cordova”. A recent fan of Indian food, I was intrigued. I say recent, because up until earlier this year, I thought [...]
Have you had your annual physical? The year 2009 is over in approximately 15 days. “I know, thanks for the reminder. Especially for us who need more time to schedule that Dr.’s appointment”. I don’t know about you, but I’ve met people that look really fit, but on the inside their health is questionable, as I’m [...]
On Thursday, December 10, 2009, 11am-10pm, Mitchell Middle School PTSA will hold its next Straw Hat Pizza fundraiser at the restaurant located at 2929 Mather Field Rd, Rancho Cordova (363-5050). 50% of EVERY pizza purchased will go to support Mitchell’s classroom supplies, after-school clubs & athletics.
Rancho Cordova Council Members voted to elevate current Vice Mayor Ken Cooley to Mayor for 2010 in Monday’s meeting, and Council Member Robert McGarvey will be elevated to the position of Vice Mayor as well. The official change in leadership will occur on Dec. 21, and current Mayor Dan Skoglund will address the new appointments during the ceremony. [...]
Photos of the 11th Annual Cordova Christmas Tree Lighting
BloodSource Encourages Holiday Giving that Truly Matters
Free Yoga 101 Workshop at Body Investment Studio
Third Suspect Arrested in Connection to Homicide on Hillsdale Boulevard
Photos of Tour of Rancho Cordova with Congressman Dan Lungren
Rancho Cordova Yoga – $27 for $60 at Body Investment Studio
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