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π± Will new storage-fee rules change how Rancho Cordova shops charge you?
Also, don't miss Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live in Sacramento! on the Rancho Cordova Patch calendar

Hi Rancho Cordova! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- Will new storage-fee rules change how Rancho Cordova shops charge you?
- How Rancho Cordova fits into Moose lodgesβ growing regional network
- Why is a Rancho Cordova councilmember pictured with national city leaders?
Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live in Sacramento!.
Find out what's happening in Rancho Cordovafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Rancho Cordovafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Fog will lift in the morning, with a high of 54 and low of 48 degrees.
- Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 57, low: 49.
- Saturday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 57 and low of 48 degrees.
π° News we're reading
1. Recapping California's Pending Storage Regulations (fenderbender.com) β If you run a body shop or store vehicles in Rancho Cordova, new statewide storage-fee regulations are taking shape and the Bureau of Automotive Repair office on North Mather Blvd. is your main contact. Proposed rules would clarify how shops set daily storage rates, notify customers, and compare local fees, and residents or businesses can send feedback directly to the Rancho Cordova BAR office.
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2. City Welcomes Moose Service Center (egcitizen.com) β Rancho Cordova gets a nod as one of several Moose lodges in District 4, which just welcomed a new Elk Grove Moose Service Center serving the wider region. Local leaders, including Rancho Cordova Councilmember Linda Budge, joined the Dec. 7 ceremony celebrating new officers and expanded community service efforts that will connect Elk Grove with neighboring cities like Rancho Cordova.
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3. Mayor Van R. Johnson, II Elected First Vice President of the National League of Cities (savannahtribune.com) β Rancho Cordova gets a brief spotlight as Councilmember David Sander appears among national city leaders in a photo marking Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson IIβs election as First Vice President of the National League of Cities. The piece focuses on how this leadership change will shape national advocacy for cities on infrastructure, housing, safety, and economic development.
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4. Nurse Dies After Being Hit by Car and Hitting Head on Pavement Outside VA Medical Center (people.com) β A UC Davis and Sacramento VA nurse has died after being struck by a car outside the Sacramento VA Medical Center, with Rancho Cordova Police among the agencies contacted for comment. Authorities say she fell and hit her head, later dying at UC Davis Medical Center. A GoFundMe has raised tens of thousands of dollars to help her family with medical and funeral costs.
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Saturday January 10
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π Events Nearby
- CPR and First-Aid Classes in Folsom
Safety Training Seminars , 13405 Folsom Blvd suite 507b , Folsom
9:00 am - Community Care Hub
La Vista Center , 1640 Watt Ave , Sacramento
3:00 pm - Jesuit Marauders vs Granite Bay Grizzlies
Jesuit Junior Marauders Football & Cheer , American River Dr , Carmichael
3:30 pm - TBA vs Folsom
IHOP , 2525 Iron Point Rd , Folsom
4:00 pm - Crepes and Cribbage
Kely's Crepes & Burgers , 8000 Auburn Blvd , Citrus Heights
4:00 pm - Adult Space
Arden-Dimick Library , 891 Watt Ave , Sacramento
4:00 pm - Bizlink Alliance Citrus Heights
7040 Sunrise Blvd , Citrus Heights
4:45 pm - Tai Chi Sacramento Class
4238 Main St , Fair Oaks
5:00 pm - Design Spot @ Arcade - Drop In
Arcade Branch Library , 2443 Marconi Ave , Sacramento
6:00 pm - Holiday in the Hills
Sutter Street Theatre , 717 Sutter St , Folsom
7:00 pm - Sit and Sew On! 12/19/25 (Folsom Location)
Meissner Sewing & Vacuum Centers , 98 Clarksville Rd #130 , Folsom
10:30 am - Together We Play
Rusch Park Community Center , 7801 Auburn Blvd , Citrus Heights
10:30 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello neighbors my cat chandler went missing a couple hours ago , please bring him home !
If anybody see him please reach out he is Siamese cat Weβre located in the anatolia area (Nextdoor Cypress) - to show how much i value animals: leaving a friend's house yesterday i thought i heard an animal under the hood of her car.
the closer i got the more it sounded like a cat. we tried and tried and could not get the hood open. finally, another neighbor came over and got it⦠(Nextdoor Mills Ranch)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Senior Shift Leader $22.00 per hour in Rancho Cordova. Apply here.
- Pan American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Rancho Cordova. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rancho Cordova here.
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