State of the City Events Will Analyze Rancho Cordova’s Economic Position

“The State of the All-America City – Rancho Cordova” will be the focus at the City’s 3rd annual Breakfast/Luncheon events on Friday, November 5th in the Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive. The events are co-sponsored by the City of Rancho Cordova, the Cordova Community Council, and the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce.

The “Economic Forum Power Breakfast” at 7:30 a.m. will feature Kelly Brothers, a partner with Genovese Burford & Brothers investment firm and a financial commentator for KCRA-TV, KFBK, and Sacramento Magazine.
Also on the program will be a panel of industry experts that includes Curt Haven, Director of Rancho Cordova’s Economic Development Department; Nancy Bui-Thompson, a technology and management consultant and a member of SMUD’s Board of Directors; and Vinny Catalano, Vice President of Gallagher Benefit Services, the third largest insurance brokerage in America.

Drunk Drivers Can’t Hide Behind Halloween Costumes

As party-going ghosts and goblins celebrate Halloween this October, the Rancho Cordova Police Department and the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department reminds everyone to keep the party off the road.

A DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint and DUI Saturation Patrols are planned this weekend as part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to lower impaired driving in Rancho Cordova and the region. The DUI Checkpoint will be working on Friday October 29 and DUI Saturation Patrols will be out on Saturday and Sunday prior to the little ones heading out for Trick-or-Treating on Sunday evening.

Yes on Prop. 22 to Stop State Raids of Local Funds and to Protect Vital Local Services

California voters have an opportunity on Election Day, November 2nd, to stop State politicians from raiding local taxpayer funds that are supposed to be used at the local level for vital local services like emergency 911 response, police, fire, libraries, parks, transportation improvements and more. Your Yes vote on Proposition 22 will stop State raids of local government funds once and for all.

For far too long, Sacramento politicians have used loopholes in the law to basically steal billions in taxpayer funds dedicated by the voters to local government and transportation services. The State Legislature took and borrowed $5 billion in 2009 and with continuing state budget problems, there is no end in sight to how much they may take next year.

Weekend Activities Include Night of 1000 Pumpkins and Safetyville USA’s Harvest Festival

Halloween weekend activities include Safetyville’s Harvest Festival, Funderland’s Halloween Spooktacular, One Scary Night, Folsom’s Second Annual Fall Fest, and Night of 1000 Pumpkins.

Third Suspect Arrested in Connection to Homicide on Hillsdale Boulevard

Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Major Crimes Bureau detectives arrested 20-year-old Sacramento resident Antoine Lee Taylor for his connection to the recent murder of 54-year-old taxi cab driver James Walker. Taylor was arrested in the 3500 block of Sunrise Pines Drive in Rancho Cordova. Taylor is the third suspect arrested for this murder. Jermaine Campbell was arrested on October 19, 2010 and Jonathan Hudson was arrested on October 20, 2010. No additional arrests in this case are expected.

The Goddard School Located in Rancho Cordova is Having Weeklong Fall Open House

The Goddard School®, the premier preschool for children from six weeks to 6 years, located at 10710 Bear Hollow Drive Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 is hosting Weeklong Fall Open House Open House on October 25-29, 2010 from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Hagan Park is the Place for Spooky Fun in October

The Cordova Recreation and Park District and the Masonic Lodge invite families and friends to the annual haunted house and children’s carnival event. This fun Halloween event will be held Saturday, October 30 at the Cordova Community Center, 2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova.

County Animal Shelter Raises Pit Bull Awareness Through Educational Workshops and Trainings

In recognition of national “Adopt a Shelter Dog Month”, all October the Animal Shelter is holding several informational and training sessions to raise awareness of the often misunderstood group of dogs known as pit bulls and related breeds, which make up a large percentage of adoptable dogs in almost every shelter.

Personnel and Business Services Building Renamed in Honor of Clellan “Cy” Young

Friends and former colleagues of retired Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) Personnel Commissioner Clellan “Cy” Young attended a celebration Tuesday, October 19, when the SCOE Personnel and Business Services Building was dedicated officially in Mr. Young’s honor.

Assemblymember Huber Named “Legislator of the Year” by California Small Business Association and California Small Business Roundtable

Assemblymember Alyson Huber’s office is pleased to announce that she has been named the “Assembly Legislator of the Year” for 2010 by the California Small Business Association and the California Small Business Roundtable.