If nothing else, this weekend proved that summer is back with a vengeance. In neighborhoods across the Sacramento area, air conditioners could be heard humming and families with swimming pools didn’t waste any time to use them. The local weather forecasters claim we’ll see a reprieve for the next few days, which gives us just enough [...]
May 18 2009 | Posted in
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According to statistics released by the state of California on Tuesday, May 12th, the state average high school drop out rate hovers at 24% for the 2008 school year. Lawmakers, teachers and parents agree this is frighteningly high. These figures are based on a new tracking system, the Statewide Student Identifier System. This new system [...]
May 13 2009 | Posted in
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Today, May 13, Californians observe the “Day of the Teacher.” This marks the 27th anniversary of the day established to give special recognition to teachers for their contributions.
May 13 2009 | Posted in
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As protesters call for Congress to bring troops home from Iraq, more are being sent out to serve. Sergeant Kurt Krause, a 35-year-old Rancho Cordova resident and father of two, will be one of them next March.
May 12 2009 | Posted in Uncategorized |
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The Mitchell PTSA is busy with ongoing fundraisers, but that doesn’t stop them from hosting an all out musical experience. On Thursday, May 14, the community is invited to attend an evening on the green from 5:30 to 8pm at Mitchell (2100 Zinfandel Dr).
May 5 2009 | Posted in
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The Folsom Cordova Unified School District will be sending a talented group of young men to the Vista del Lago’s Boy’s Basketball Camp. The boys will be attending the camp for free this coming June.
May 4 2009 | Posted in
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On Tuesday, May 5, community members have the opportunity to support Mitchell Middle School PTSA by purchasing pizza any time from 11 a.m. till 10 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza (2929 Mather Field Rd).
May 4 2009 | Posted in
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During the months of March and April, local bands from around the community practiced hard to audition for a spot in Rancho Cordova’s first annual Battle of the Bands competition. Auditions are now over and eight local teen bands have been selected to battle it out for first place this upcoming Friday, May 1st! Band [...]
Apr 28 2009 | Posted in
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Thuy Huynh Tresner’s modest storefront popped in to Rancho Cordova last October with little fanfare. During a time when many people were watching their pocketbooks with concern, her small bridal shop didn’t garner as much attention as it might have in years past. Tresner, however, is hoping that will change soon; her rags-to-riches-to-rags fairytale is [...]
Today the Associated General Contractors of California and Granite Construction Company, along with 40 industry partners, hosted a Construction Career Awareness Day for 1750 high school students from around Sacramento-San Joaquin region.
Apr 24 2009 | Posted in
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