On September 30, 2010, the United States Attorney General announced the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department will be the recipient of a U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services Hiring Program Grant. The award of $21,382,750 to the Sheriff’s Department is the largest award in the nation under this program. It will restore fifty deputy sheriff positions to Field Services. The grant provides funding for 36 months, and requires that the positions be maintained for at least 12 months after that.
I’m no expert on interpreting the nearly 2600 page Healthcare Reform Bill, but my continual research causes me to believe it to definitely be the catalyst to better business partnering for employers in the business community. We all have competing priorities in the work place and need to have questions answered quickly and of course, from
reliable sources. A “Q&A” would be helpful, especially surrounding healthcare reform. For example, what if I’m 1). Self- Employed 2). My COBRA will end soon and I have a pre-existing condition or 3). I have a college age daughter who needs health care coverage?
The fourth in a series of five ice cream parties will be hosted by the City of Rancho Cordova on Saturday, October 2nd at the Mills Middle School track area, 10439 Coloma Road ,from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or while quantities last. Complimentary ice cream, frozen treats, and commemorative bookmarks will be handed out by Rancho Cordova staff to celebrate the City’s 2010 All-America City award.
The Rancho Cordova Police Department and will be hosting a Jail and Bail fundraiser on Friday with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. Community members have been “arrested” by the RCPD and have to make bail to be released. If you’d like to donate to the fundraiser and “bail out” a community member, including myself, click here. Any amount is appreciated! The Rancho Cordova Relay for Life will be held on Saturday to Sunday. For information on how to become a part of this year’s Relay or to donate, please see the official website.
Sep 29 2010 | Posted in
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If you are feeding homeless cats, whether tame or feral, you are not alone. Experts say the welfare and management of these unneutered and unspayed cats is an issue in almost every community. These homeless stray cats in your neighborhood need your help in more ways than just feeding, for they are reproducing, giving birth [...]
Sep 29 2010 | Posted in
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Have you gotten your flu vaccination yet? Since flu is spread from person-to-person by coming into contact with coughs or sneezes of sick people, the best defense is to get a flu vaccination. The new seasonal flu vaccine includes protection against H1N1 and two other strains of the influenza virus, so you need just one vaccination for the year.
Sep 28 2010 | Posted in
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The Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 12th Annual Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, October 1st. The event will be held at Mather Golf Course, located at 4103 Eagles Nest Road and will be a four player scramble.
As part of an effort to raise much needed funds for the Sacramento County Animal Shelter, Teaching Everyone Animals Matter (TEAM), the animal shelter’s non-profit partner, is sponsoring the first annual “Whiskers and Wine” fundraising event at the Animal Shelter, located at 3839 Bradshaw Road, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 25.
The third annual Business Walk took place in July Rancho Cordova. Co-sponsored by the City of Rancho Cordova, the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce, and the Sacramento Metro Chamber a contingent of 52 business and civic leaders visited 176 businesses to make introductions and receive input about the current local business climate. One hundred-sixty-five businesses leaders responded. Results of that survey have recently been compiled into a formal report.
Sep 24 2010 | Posted in
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The third “Victory Is Sweet” ice cream social to celebrate Rancho Cordova’s 2010 All-America City award will take place on Saturday, September 25th at Tuscany Park, 3460 Corvina Drive. Complimentary ice cream and other frozen treats will be handed out by Rancho Cordova City staff from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., while quantities last.
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