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Tuesday September 29th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Rancho Cordova seniors turned teddy bears into powerful medicine
  • How one Rancho Cordova officer kept a young athlete on the field
  • What this new homelessness law really means for Rancho Cordova

Also on today's calendar: 5th Annual Nevada City Oddities Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Blazing sunshine, with a high of 97 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. A Little Bear, a Lot of Heart (ranchocordovaindependent.com) — Rancho Cordova seniors at Summerset Senior Living are continuing a heartfelt tradition, hand-decorating and delivering about 50 teddy bears to children receiving care at Shriners Children's Northern California in Sacramento. Residents from the Rancho Cordova and Lincoln communities collaborate annually on the project, finding a meaningful way to keep giving back and connect with younger generations through simple, comforting gifts.
   

2. School Resource Officer Supports Young Athlete (ranchocordovaindependent.com) — In Rancho Cordova, a school resource officer quietly stepped in so a determined young girl could keep playing flag football, buying her cleats, socks and gloves when she lacked proper gear. The story highlights how everyday listening and small gestures from local police can make a big difference for students facing tough circumstances.
   

3. New Law Requires Sacramento Cities, County to Team Up on Homelessness (californiacitynews.org) — Rancho Cordova is now legally required to join Sacramento County and nearby cities in a new joint powers authority that will coordinate housing and homelessness policy by 2028. The law preserves each city's control over its own funds but forces unprecedented regional collaboration, which supporters say will streamline services while opponents warn it could erode local control and set a statewide precedent.
   

4. SK Hynix Weighs Taking Solidigm Public at a $150 Billion Valuation (startupfortune.com) — A major AI-focused memory company headquartered in Rancho Cordova, Solidigm, is being discussed as a potential $150 billion IPO candidate, which would be the largest semiconductor listing in U.S. history. While any offering is years away and far from certain, the company's rapid rise underscores how a low-profile Rancho Cordova employer now sits at the center of the global AI data boom.
   

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  • I want to thank the young man who helped me at Safeway today.
    I didn't see anyone in the meat department. He was being out some bananas. I asked him if there was someone in the department. He said he would help… (Nextdoor South White Rock)
  • My dog Ira is missing since yesterday.
    He is very old and crotchety. He looks like a cow. He is chipped and had tags. If you see him please let us know. My number is (916) 997-7666 and my… (Nextdoor Cordova Gardens)
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2463) in Rancho Cordova. Apply here.
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Rancho Cordova. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rancho Cordova here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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