What started as an idea from one group in one neighborhood to help local students took Rancho Cordova by storm and exceeded every one’s expectations. Sure, the economy isn’t great. Some people are out of jobs. Some folks are having a hard time paying their mortgage. Christmas presents might not be as plentiful this year. The reasons not to give are numerous and well founded. But that didn’t stop Project 680 from success.

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District has a program to assist homeless students with meeting basic needs. Last year alone, 680 students were served through this program and even more families are feeling the pinch this year. For many residents, that number is far too high. A group of caring community leaders recently asked the District Liaison for Homeless Services how they could help. Their reply? Socks.

The first step to crime prevention in our neighborhoods is communicating with our neighbors. When there are obvious signs that neighbors are paying attention and watching other houses either through Neighborhood Watch signs on streets, or decals placed on windows, criminals are warned.

Residents and local candidates came together in the Cordova Towne neighborhood of Rancho Cordova Saturday morning for a pancake breakfast and chance to meet local candidates for office. A brief count included about 40 residents and a dozen candidates for office. The event was organized by the Cordova Towne neighborhood association on behalf of City Council member Ken Cooley.