Michelle Ventress — The Rancho Cordova Post

Town Hall Meeting Focuses on Underage Drinking

by Michelle Ventress on March 12, 2010 · 0 comments

High school members of the Friday Night Live Program, in Sacramento County, are conducting a community gathering to increase awareness of underage drinking, identify how underage drinking impacts the community and brainstorm possible solutions.

On Thursday March 18, 2010, students at Highlands Academy of Arts and Design, in the Twin Rivers Unified School District, will conduct a town hall meeting. Community members are invited to attend and RSVPs are not required. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. and a light dinner will be served. The town hall meeting serves as an opportunity for parents, teachers, officials, youth and other community members to learn about the problem, voice their concerns, and offer suggestions for preventing young people from using alcohol. Read more –>

March 10, 2010

Two Rancho Cordova Businesses Destroyed by Early Morning Blaze

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Authorities are investigating a 3 alarm fire that occurred in Rancho Cordova early Wednesday morning. The fire was reported at about 3:40 a.m. at Happy Auto Parts and V and O Auto Parts. The two auto dismantling businesses share a building in the 3400 block of Sunrise Blvd, South of White Rock Rd.

March 9, 2010

Suspect Wanted for Sexually Assaulting Minors

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According to information released by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, a male suspect inappropriately touched three 15 year old girls on separate occasions. The crimes occurred on January 28, February 5, and March 3. He is wanted for sexual battery.
The Sheriff’s Department says that all three incidents happened near Del Campo High School in Fair [...]

March 8, 2010

Trash Day Changing for Many Rancho Residents

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If you find yourself struggling to remember when trash day is or have woken in a panic to the sound of the garbage truck on the next street over, prepare yourself. Various neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova will have a new trash pick up day starting on March 15, 2010. The collection day for residential garbage, [...]

March 4, 2010

Rancho Chamber Raises $8,000 for St. John’s Shelter

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Last month, the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual inauguration. This year, the event was held at the brand new Cordova Restaurant and Casino. The restaurant and casino is open 24 hours a day and serves food until 2 a.m. The attendees of the Chamber event were the first to experience the luxury of the [...]

March 2, 2010

Enjoy Locally Grown Produce and Other Goods At Local Farmers Market

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Locavores will have another activity to add to their weekend schedule beginning this Saturday, March 6th. The popular Certified Farmers Market at Sunrise Mall is moving from the Citrus Heights location to right here in Rancho Cordova.
The four mile move from Sunrise Mall to the Sunrise light rail station comes after the farmers market and [...]

March 2, 2010

Tired of Seeing Local Businesses Close? Be Proactive and Shop Locally.

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A reader recently commented on the amount of business closures the Rancho Cordova area has seen recently. It seems that for every new business that opens, an established business closes. Other readers and Facebook friends have discussed the local shopping scene in Rancho. Some of the missing amenities that have been recently mentioned by readers [...]

March 1, 2010

Taco Bell to Open Boasting Greater Energy Efficiency

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Many community members are disappointed to see the Taco Bell on Bradshaw Road close this winter. Some were concerned with the status of the building, until it was completely demolished and the skeleton of a new restaurant was erected. If you drive by today you’ll see what looks to be a fully functioning Taco Bell, [...]

February 26, 2010

Regional Science Bowl Set for March 6

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Sacramento’s Mira Loma High School will begin defending its winning Regional and National Science Bowl titles on March 6. Students from Mira Loma, along with other high school teams, will test their knowledge in math and science at the Sacramento Regional Science Bowl in Folsom, to compete for a chance to attend the National Science [...]

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