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Grapevine ndependent VOLUMEI 4947 • ISSUE 2725 PROUDLY PROUDLY SERVING SERVING RANCHORANCHO CORDOVACORDOVA & &SACRAMENTO SACRAMENTO COUNTY COUNTY June July 19, 1, 20152016 CHP ENDORSE SHERIFF JONES Volunteers FOR CONGRESS See you on the Launch Kudos Program RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - The Fourth of July! Rancho Cordova Volunteers in Neighborhood Services (VINS), working in partner- ship with the City of Rancho Page 5 Cordova and the community, are committed to enhancing Rancho Cordova's quality of life. GOD BLESS OUR The VINS team created a good neighbor recogni- FAMILIES AND tion program called “VINS GOD BLESS AMERICA Kudos.” The award includes a certificate recognizing a home being well-maintained and having great curb appeal. It is a way to say thank you to res- idents for taking self-pride in their home and surroundings! During the first quarter of 2016, Republic Services and the City of Rancho Cordova kicked off a “Cordova Towne/ White Rock Neighborhood Clean-Up” from Mather Field Road to Zinfandel Drive. Page 12 White Rock Park was the cen- tral meet-up area. VINS Kudos were awarded to 15 residents with a $100 gift card from Republic Services, in addition RILEY REVIEWS: to the “VINS Kudos Award”. During the Rancho Cordova INDEPENDENCE City Council meeting on April 4th, an additional $200 gift DAY: RESURGENCE card from Republic Services was given via drawing to those Holiday special plenty of festival food and two 5K Run/Walk gives participants the region. On Sunday, July 3 its residents that were able to by Shelly Blanchard great nights of the best fireworks an opportunity to exercise their “California Dreamin’” – a pyro- attend. Mayor David Sander in the region. But there’s more! bodies (along with their free- technical salute to the Golden pulled winner Don and Sue! RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - The Rancho Cordova Fourth dom!) and will also make a little State, featuring an aerial show Partnering with Esther Ready, set go, for the Rancho of July Parade is a community Rancho Cordova history: It’s a choreographed to the music that Santacruz at Republic Services Cordova Fourth of July celebra- institution with a new twist: Color Run – Rancho’s first ever – celebrates California. has provided the following to tion, returning for its 32nd year come hear leading youth bands and you can be part of it. Watch On Monday, July 4, bat- the residents: to Hagan Park for two fun-filled while they compete for big prize from the sidelines or strap on ten down the hatches as the • Republic Services invoices days on July 3 and 4. money along with a Children’s your running shoes for this red, Rancho Cordova Fourth of July now have a message to place Page 12 Presented by the Cordova Bike Decoration challenge as white and blue run. Sign up now Fireworks Spectacular lives up trash cans behind the fence Community Council and the larg- they all parade down Coloma at ranchocordovajuly4th.com. to its name, ripping holes in the line. est community event of the year, Road. Sign up now at rancho- The highlight of the Rancho sky over the American River in • Created a cart hanger, like a the Fourth of July Celebration cordovajuly4th.com. Cordova Fourth of July a no-holds-barred patriotic fire- door hanger reminder, to put includes free concerts and attrac- Now in its third year, the Celebration is two great nights works blow-out. trash cans away. tions, thrilling carnival rides, Rancho Cordova Fourth of July of the best fireworks shows in Continued on page 3 • Created stickers for the recy- cle cans to warn others to NOT scavenge through cans. • Updated the “2016 Customer Illegal Pharmaceuticals, Counterfeit Guide” to help keep Rancho Cordova beautiful, and refer- ences the City code to keep Goods Seized in Area Search cans behind the fence line. SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - The in Sacramento yesterday, that could put unwit- Citrus Heights, and Elena’s Health Products in VINS meetings are a great California Attorney General’s Tax Recovery ting consumers at risk.” West Sacramento – investigators discovered way to meet neighbors and and Criminal Enforcement (TRaCE) Task “This action was a big blow to the under- and confiscated the foreign pharmaceuticals, learn more about City services. Force served seven search warrants in the cap- ground economy in Northern California, clothing, and more than $10,000 in cash. Please join the next meeting on ital region turning up hundreds of boxes of and that makes yesterday’s raid a win for The Tax Recovery and Criminal Thursday, July 7th from 3 p.m. foreign pharmaceuticals and thousands of arti- our whole state,” said Board of Equalization Enforcement Task Force (TRaCE) is com- to 5 p.m. at Rancho Cordova cles of suspected counterfeit clothing. Chairwoman Fiona Ma, whose district prised of public officials from the California City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s includes West Sacramento, one of the com- Department of Justice, Board of Equalization, Drive. The guest speaker is Bea (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), munities where the raids occurred. “I want to Franchise Tax Board, Department of Alcoholic Lopez, Program Manager with the California Department of Public Health’s thank the hardworking agents and investiga- Beverage Control, Employment Development the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Food and Drug Branch, Franchise Tax Board, tors who spent months of painstaking work in Department, Department of Motor Vehicles, Commerce. and Department of Justice eCrime Unit assisted shutting down these illegal operations.” Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Source: City of Rancho in the June 21, 2016 operation that involved “Illegal activities hurt legitimate busi- Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Cordova H more than 50 agents and investigators. nesses and inflict unfair costs on law-abiding Homeland Security Investigations, and the “The trafficking of counterfeit goods poses Californians,” said Board of Equalization Santa Ana Police Department. a triple threat,” said Ryan Spradlin, the special Member George Runner. “Law enforcement The mission of the TRaCE Task Force is agent in charge who oversees HSI operations deserves a huge thank you for their ongoing to combat organized elements of the under- throughout northern California. “Such activi- efforts to fight the underground economy.” ground economy engaged in the manufacture, GOT MORE ties deliver shoddy and often dangerous goods This warrant follows months of investiga- importation, distribution, and sale of pirated into the economy, rob Americans of good- tion into the sale of illegal foreign prescription intellectual property, and other economic LOCAL paying jobs, and generate proceeds that are and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals and crimes resulting in the evasion of business, often funneled back into other criminal enter- counterfeit clothing by a couple and their payroll and/or income taxes. For more infor- prises. HSI will continue to work with its adult son. Inside the family’s homes and three mation about TRaCE or to report a crime, NEWS? enforcement partners to combat the distribu- area businesses – Fashion Moda in North visit www.boe.ca.gov/trace. tion of counterfeit products, like those seized Highlands, Victoria’s Health Products in Source: Board of Equalization H CALL 773-1111 2 • The Independent July 1, 2016 Tale of Two Rallies Story and Photos by David Crowd a sign that read, without asterisks, “F**k Dickstein, Gold River resident Trump: Estimated at 9,600. Standing Trump – Vote for Hillary.” in the scorching sun caused one person Clinton: One man quietly held signs In 1978, I stood in line for six hours to to pass out. saying “BILLARY IS A FRAUD” and be among the first to ride the Colossus Clinton: Estimated at 1,500. Two peo- “STILL LIKE OIL WARS?” No pro- at Magic Mountain amusement park. In ple needed medical attention inside the Trump protesters were spotted. 1980, I arrived to an Orange County cin- sweltering gym. ema six hours early to be the first to see Punctuality Warm-Up Speakers “The Empire Strikes Back.” In 1984, on Trump: The Republican candidate Trump: Former Congressman Doug a movie set near Hollywood, waiting six spoke 15 minutes early. Ose and Scott O'Grady, the U.S. Air hours beside a talent trailer scored me Clinton: Clinton took to the stage Force pilot who was shot down over an autograph from Clint Eastwood. 70 minutes late. No one, including the war-torn Bosnia and survived by hid- So when it was announced that tardy Democratic candidate, offered an ing alone in the woods for seven days Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton were apology. in June of 1995 before being saved by coming to Sacramento to hold politi- American forces. cal rallies last month, I knew exactly Protesters Clinton: Congresspeople Doris Matsui Dozens of dissenters showed up at Trump’s, screaming accusations of bigotry. One guy how early I’d need to get in line. If six Trump: Dozens of dissenters showed and John Garamendi, Sacramento Mayor wearing a hate-mongering sandwich board walked up and down alongside the lengthy hours was the sweet spot for a roller- up at Trump’s, screaming accusations of Kevin Johnson and his successor, Darrell queue with megaphones that amplified recorded messages. coaster, sci-fi movie and A-list celebrity, bigotry. One guy wearing a hate-monger- Steinberg. A new graduate of St. Francis As supporters went wild, I imagined the Posters then that strategy to optimize a bucket ing sandwich board walked up and down High School, a private institution with barbs Trump would get if he ever said, Trump: Besides what was held up list experience should be sound for the alongside the lengthy cue with mega- yearly tuition of $17,000, declared “If you want to get things done, always by the confrontational and oftentimes Republican and Democratic presiden- phones that amplified recorded messages Clinton as “the voice of the little peo- go with a man.” Last I checked Clinton vulgar anti-Trump protesters, seen tial candidates. And it was. For Trump’s that called Trump’s supporters “idiots ple” before telling the audience that she’s hadn’t disavowed Walker’s sexist com- among the crowd were posters that rally at the Sacramento Jet Center and and a**holes.” I heard a little girl, one bound for Santa Clara University, where ment and no men’s group has asked for read, “LATINOS 4 TRUMP” and “FBI Clinton’s at Sacramento City College, of many young children in line, ask her tuition is $43,000. Service Employees the union leader’s resignation. INDICT CROOKED HILLARY.” I was among the first 25 regular people mom, “What is that man saying?” I never International Union Local 1000 President Clinton: Homemade signs were to brave the elements – near-100-degree heard a discouraging word from a Trump Yvonne Walker also spoke, telling the Patriotism not allowed per Hillary for America heat, profane protesters, line-cutters, backer; the only hate came from those mixed-gender crowd, “If you want to get Trump: An advance speaker led the rules on the invitation and at the door. etcetera – in hopes of getting as close as professing love. A young woman held up things done, always go with a woman.” crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance, which However, dozens of campaign-made possible to the next president the thousands did to a large posters written in red, white and blue of the United States. American flag hung espe- paint were handed out by Clinton’s Considering how polariz- cially for the event on the staff to members of the crowd standing ing the two candidates are, inside back wall of the hanger. on risers behind the stage. Campaign it could very well be that my Live and recorded patriotic staff seemed to match each poster to youngest son and I were the music played for hours before a desired demographic; e.g., an “I’M only people outside some of Trump’s dramatic arrival by WITH HER!” sign went to a man, the local media and police to personal jet. another reading “RISE TOGETHER” attend both rallies. Doing so Clinton: No Pledge of went to a woman. Two young girls guaranteed seeing a future Allegiance, no patriotic behind the podium, perfectly posi- president, and being able to music, but Mayor Johnson led tioned for the cameras, were handed a share the dual experience the crowd in a chant: “… One poster that said “FIGHTING FOR US.” with my youngest voting in state, no sweat; two states all Moments later a staffer took that sign his first major election was set; three states she’s our bet; away from the girls and gave it to a man beyond special. My wife, a California, better yet!” three rows up. Based on how choreo- social studies teacher at Gold graphed the sign distribution and people River Discovery Center, was Veteran Support placing were, I wouldn’t be surprised if bummed to miss Trump’s Trump: Two rows of seats someone was concerned about children Wednesday rally due to com- at the very front were reserved condoning any type of “fighting.” mitments, but she did make for veterans. Waiting for them Despite the hours of investment and Clinton’s Sunday event. on their chairs were a Trump standing like veal calves with virtually Having attended both, and sign and T-shirt. Once seated, no mobilization once inside the bak- making observations while they were offered cold water ing venues, I’d do it all again. And with wiling away the hours in by volunteers. During the rally Clinton’s double-digit lead narrow- both lines, I feel qualified to they were also recognized for ing in the California polls, chances are do a compare and contrast their service. good that both major candidates will of the two political rallies. Clinton: Clinton asked if return to the Sacramento area before the With no bias, here are my any veterans were in the crowd November general election. When they Homemade signs were not allowed per Hillary for America rules on the invitation and at the door. 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RCFE #347000985 July 1, 2016 The Independent • 3 Folsom Lake College and City of Rancho See you at the Cordova Announce College Promise Program RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - that similar programs result in The Rancho Cordova City More than one hundred Rancho improved student performance Council voted unanimously Cordova high school gradu- and degree/certificate achieve- in support of the program Fourth of July! ates will attend their first year ment rates as compared to by allocating $100,000 from of Folsom Lake College free non-Promise students. According the Measure H Community Continued from page 1 of charge, thanks to the Folsom to Dr. Rachel Rosenthal, “The Enhancement Fund. “The Gates open at noon on July 3 and July 4, and the Lake College/Rancho Cordova findings indicate that Promise Promise program is an inno- fun continues until 11 p.m. both nights. General College Promise, an innovative students stay in school after their vative way to continue making admission is $2 for everybody age 5 and older, grant program recently launched first year at double the rate of Rancho Cordova a vibrant com- and parking is $10. Detailed schedules and infor- by Folsom Lake College, non-Promise students. They also munity that values education, mation on how to become a vendor, exhibitor or the Folsom Lake College are more likely to remain in the opportunity, and partnerships,” Fourth of July volunteer are available at www.ran- Foundation, and the City of local community after gradua- said Rancho Cordova Mayor chocordovajuly4th.com. Rancho Cordova. tion. This is truly an investment David Sander. “Rancho Cordova Designed to improve access in our community.” high school seniors have been July 3 Highlights to higher education and degree “The FLC/Rancho Cordova given a superior opportunity to Get an early start on the holiday by spending July completion for Rancho Cordova College Promise program exem- attend a state-of-the-art college 3 at Hagan Park with your neighbors and friends. residents, the “Promise” pro- plifies Los Rios Community in their hometown and in the Admission gates open at noon for the carnival and gram encourages local high College District’s commitment midst of potential employers.” free kids activities, BMX shows, bike helmet give- school seniors to further their to providing high quality pub- The Community Enhancement away and more. Plan to spend the dinner hour education and reach their aca- lic higher education where our Fund is funded by Measure H, enjoying great festival food from a wide range of demic goals. This program, the students live, as outlined in our a ½ cent local sales tax measure vendors, then settle in your lawn chair or spread out first of its kind in the region, will 2001 plan, ‘Educating a Region,’ that was approved by Rancho a big blanket for a free concert at 8 p.m. featuring provide the first year fee-free for that first planted the seed for the Cordova citizens in November “Rock n Roll Time Machine,” a musical stage show any 2016-17 high school grad- Rancho Cordova Center. We 2014 and provides locally-con- that pays tribute to great entertainers through the uate who is a Rancho Cordova hope to see this unique program trolled funds for local priorities. years. This warm-up to the holiday is topped off by resident and enrolls in Folsom flourish and replicated through- The City awarded approximately “California Dreamin’ “ -- at 9:45 p.m. – a glittering Lake College full-time for the out the region,” said Los Rios $1.8 million in community sky show salute to the Golden State, choreographed fall semester of 2017. Eligible Chancellor Dr. Brian King. grants for Fiscal Year 2016/2017. to our favorite California songs. students will receive fund- Folsom Lake College has This project will be imple- July 4 Highlights ing that can be applied toward operated for more than 40 years mented in partnership with the Start off your Fourth of July by strapping on tuition and fees, textbooks, or out of several locations in the Folsom Cordova Unified School The Fourth of July Festival opens its gates on Friday, transportation. area. In October 2015, the District and will include a cor- your running shoes for the 3rd Annual All America July 3rd at 4 p.m. with a full carnival, free Kids Zone City Red White and Blue 5K, a jaunt that takes with plenty of free activities, beer gardens, and more. “By partnering with the first permanent location of the porate matching program with runners right down the parade route. It’s a Color File photo courtesy of Cordova Community Council Rancho Cordova City Council Rancho Cordova Center opened, initial commitments from Safe Run! You can run or walk, or simply be on the the BMX shows, wander through exhibits, play and supportive local busi- at the corner of Mather Field Credit Union, VSP Global, and sidelines to cheer on the runners. Runners will be some games and more. Gather with old and new nesses, Folsom Lake College Rd./Paseo Dr. and Folsom Blvd., Dignity Health. blasted with red, white and blue, emerging at the friends at the Beer Gardens and check out music can increase access to postsec- and currently serves as an edu- For more information on the end exhausted – and remarkably colorful! For reg- by Rancho Cordova’s own “Auto Reverse,” play- ondary education, which means cational hub for this close knit Folsom Lake College/Rancho istration information and application, visit www. ing music from 6-8 p.m. The action shifts to the a well-educated workforce, and and diverse community. “Many Cordova College Promise pro- ranchocordovajuly4th.com . concert stage beginning at 8:15 p.m. for a rollick- one that will inevitably advance of our students do not have the gram, please contact Sally Next up is the Rancho Cordova Fourth of July Parade ing dance party with “Superlicious” – our favorite the regional economy,” said financial means to attend col- Howard, Director of College down Coloma Road, and you are the star. The parade party band. At 9:45 p.m. it’s KA-BOOM! The Folsom Lake College President lege,” said Rancho Cordova Advancement, at (916) 608-6643 is organized by Immersion, and this year features a Fireworks Spectacular fills the skies for a dazzling Dr. Rachel Rosenthal. Center Dean Brian Robinson. [email protected]. Youth Band Competition where young musicians are ending to a fabulous Rancho Cordova day Modeled after the Long Beach “The new Promise program will Source: City of Rancho competing for big cash prizes. Parade applications are For everybody’s safety, leave the fireworks and and Ventura College Promise help remove some of those eco- Cordova H available at www.ranchocordovajuly4th.com. grilling to the pros, and please leave pets at home programs, studies have identified nomic barriers.” Follow the parade down into Hagan Park where – they are not permitted at the Rancho Cordova you will be greeted by lively music and plenty of Fourth of July. No personal fireworks or grills are laughter filling the air. Be sure to visit the Kids allowed through the gates these two days to keep LEGAL ADS FOR SACRAMENTO COUNTY? Zone for a long list of activities, most of them free our Fourth of July celebration safe and secure. of charge. Ride a pony, play laser tag, make like Hagan Park is also reserved for the celebration, so the Mockingjay at the archery game and more. Get the Dog Park will be closed both days. We Can Do That! out the heat and chill a while in the video game Join us for Rancho Cordova’s biggest party! trailer and test your creativity in the Crocker Art Discount carnival ride tickets are available, so save Call to place your legal advertising Museum’s Art Ark, making a special visit to Hagan money while taking in the thrills! Check out new 483-2299 Park for the Fourth of July Celebration. attractions and all the details at www.ranchocordo- Fortify yourself with fun festival food, take in vajuly4th.com. H All Legal Ads Published in the Rancho Cordova Grapevine Independent
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It is easy to see how days off each year for the aver- a five-year pilot project giv- that Rancho Cordova is a great the past has allowed us to pro- age full-time employee. In ing employees and employers city and that they are able to vide many of the things that are California, however, the sys- the ability to adopt a mutually enjoy these events. That is how part of our present. The his- tem is complicated, and requires agreeable alternative workweek they will remember their child- tory of Rancho Cordova was employers to jump through mul- schedule. hood. The kids we watched at (and is still) built on the dreams tiple hoops designed to stymie Surveys have shown the big- the park last Friday will only of the people of the former any flexibility. Ultimately this gest threat to an organizations' remember some of the fun Mather Air Force Base, Aerojet process discourages any pos- success is attracting and retain- As you read this paper, things they will be passing on General, our small businesses, sibility of choosing schedule ing the best employees. HR notice that the date on it is when they talk about “when and the new communities like options such as flextime, part- professionals believe the best July 1, 2016. This July 1 is the I was growing up”. After the Anatolia. They were built and time, job sharing, telecommuting way to recruit good talent is 13th birthday for the City of movie, we were leaving the are still being built to provide and compressed workweeks. to provide flexibility in the Rancho Cordova, and is our park and saw Lee Frechette homes for the people who are workplace. own ‘Independence Day’. I just looking across the park at new here, and also for those “Employees consistently cite guess that makes us teenagers. the families and the kids with who have been residents here Current law does not allow increased workplace flexibil- We had quite a party on the 5th a very happy smile on his face. who are maybe looking for a for some workers to easily SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Senator “ ity as the most desired benefit, and 10th birthdays of our city, Now Lee is one of those peo- new home. make scheduling changes. Tom Berryhill (R-Twain including above additional com- but every birthday is a cele- ple who puts in a lot of work There are thousands of It is ridiculous that the Harte) announced the defeat, pensation. SB 985 would have bration. Whether it is yours or (and volunteer time) to make acres here that provided the Legislature refuses to once again, of the California fixed an anomaly in the Labor our city’s, happy birthday to sure that many things work space we needed in the past, acknowledge this problem. Workplace Flexibility Act. Code and provided increased you, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY smoothly during these different and fortunately, there are still Tom Berryhill, Senate Bill 985, introduced by ” flexibility to hard-working TO THE CITY OF RANCHO events, but he was just watch- thousands of acres that have Senator (R-Twain Harte) Berryhill and Senator Patricia Californians. Unfortunately, the CORDOVA! ing how the next generation never been built upon. We are Bates (R-Laguna Niguel), is unions once again denied indi- My wife and I were able to of parents and kids are able to among the few cities that are similar to previous workplace “In a world where many vidual private sector employees go to a couple of the Cordova enjoy what is part of Rancho not built out and can now only flexibility measures defeated in Californians work outside the greater control over their work- Community Council’s Friday Cordova. He said, “You know, use property that needs to be the Senate Labor Committee. confines of a 9 to 5 world, it's life balance, even though SB985 night Moonlight Movies in we were able to provide many used again. About two thirds One June 22nd, 2016 the disappointing that the major- specifically exempted unionized Village Green Park, and it was of these things because we of our city is green, so we have Senate Labor and Industrial ity party preferred to maintain work forces and even though wonderful. It hadn’t crossed became a city.” His comments time and space to continue to Relations defeated SB 985 on the outdated status quo. Despite these unions provide to their our minds until then that those got me thinking about what I dream and dream BIG. And as a party line vote despite testi- today's vote, we will continue members the same benefit they movies, Kids Day in the Park, said earlier. I have said in the past, on the mony from multiple employers to support workers who want to hope to deny to private sector iFest, the Fourth of July parade It is great to be in the City wall of my office in City Hall and Human Resource experts achieve a better life/work bal- employees. We applaud Senator and fireworks, the California of Rancho Cordova because it says, IMAGINE – DREAM that the current system does not ance and help the environment. Berryhill for his leadership in Capital Airshow and so many you see in the news how many – BELIEVE! give employees and employers Our economy needs labor laws trying to provide much desired other great events were enrich- cities and communities don’t From Councilman Bob the flexibility to devise flexible that reflect the changing reality work-life balance to California ing the early memories of our have the connections, nor do McGarvey, God bless, and see work schedules. of work”, said Senator Patricia employees through this sensi- children in Rancho Cordova. they have the diversity that you next time. H “As Yogi Berra said, ‘It's like Bates (R-Laguna Niguel), who is ble reform” said Michael Kalt, Think about that for a moment; allows us to move forward like déjà vu all over again.’ I keep a joint author of SB 985. Government Affairs Director, bringing this measure up because The Employment California Society for Human there is a problem in our labor Development Department esti- Resource Management The Widowed Persons Association of law that the Legislature is ignor- mates only 2% of the state's The measure is supported by WIDOWED PERSONS California encourages men and women to ing. Current law does not allow employers are currently utilizing a broad pro-business coalition, come to Sunday Support each Sunday from for some workers to easily make the alternative workweek sched- including: California Chamber ASSOCIATION OF scheduling changes. It is ridicu- 3:00pm - 5:00pm. The Widowed Persons ule option. of Commerce, California CALIFORNIA lous that the Legislature refuses “Statistically it is ludicrous to Retailers Association, California Association is designed to be of help to to acknowledge this problem and recently widowed men and women, but any believe only 2% of California's League of Food Processors, accommodate the needs of our workers ever need to adjust their Society for Human Resource and all widows and widowers are welcome workforce” stated Senator Tom schedule to care of a sick loved Management, and the California as a community service. Participants do not Berryhill (R-Twain Harte) one, an ailing parent or have a Manufacturers and Technology. need to be members and there is no charge. Under federal law, in personal situation requiring flexi- Senator Berryhill represents California's bordering states, bility. That statistic alone tells the Rancho Cordova and the coun- OFFICE HOURS 10:00am - 3:00pm Sunday Support - Any and all and in nearly every other state story. SB 985 should fall under ties of Amador, Calaveras, Inyo, widows or widowers are invited. except California, it is simple the category of improving the Mariposa, Mono, Stanislaus, Monday - Friday (916) 972-9722 EverySunday from 3:00pm - 5:00pm for employers and employees to lives or our workers and keeps our Tuolumne and parts of Fresno, In the meeting room of the WPAC office. Enter from the back parking lot at 2628 El Camino Ave., Ste D-18 adopt “alternative workweeks” employers competitive with our Madera, Sacramento and Tulare. such as 4-10's, or 3 -12's. neighboring states”, Berryhill said. Source: The Office of Senator Working a four-day workweek SB 985 would have enacted Berryhill H can provide for up to 50 extra CHURCH DIRECTORY
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IVOLUME Digital Camera SLIM RANDLES' System Location Celebrating All Weekend RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) C 6 0 16 6 HOME COUNTRY - The Rancho Cordova Police Department’s Red Light Photo Enforcement Program has placed a- new digital red light photo enforce ll us 16-773-1111 for Independence Day ment camera system on Sunrise Sacramental - Charismatic - Liturgical Boulevard at Folsom Boulevard, within the City of Rancho Cordova. The new system is currently being Rancho Cordova Exercise your Gears Up for the Fourth of July Festival RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - tested and is scheduled to go “live” freedom in a 5K fun run. Wave the flag at a on Saturday, August 1st at 12:01 hometown parade. Spend a couple of days a.m. For a period of at least 30 days, along the beautiful American River, topped - off with some of the most spectacular fire red light violators will be mailed a works in the region. warning notice. On August 1st at Page 14 The two-day Rancho Cordova Fourth of 12:01 a.m., red light violators at this July celebration returns for its 31st year on intersection will begin to receive - July 3rd and 4th, and organizers say they’re citations by mail. When a citation confident they have something for everyone. is issued and received by the vio No event captures the spirit of Rancho lator, it will include a referral to a Cordova like the Rancho Cordova Fourth of website where the violator can view O SAY CAN’T YOU July Festival. It may have something to do the still images and video footage with the long affiliation with the nation’s of the violation. The violator should - SEE, MY BROTHER defense rooted at the former Mather Air be able to clearly see where their Force Base or Aerojet company, which vehicle was in relation to the inter together gave birth to Rancho Cordova. section’s limit Whatever the reason may be, no community - line and the OF THE puts more into their Fourth of July obser green, yellow, END vance than Rancho Cordova. and red lights. Looking for some great Fourth of July fun? Increased Grapevine Here’s what’s happening in Rancho Cordova: traffic safety is the number BENCH July 3rd Kick-Off one priority The Rancho Cordova BY GERRY SCHOLL Independence Day fun gets a jumpstart of the Rancho Police Department’s on July 3rd when the Fourth of July Festival Cordova Red Light Photo Page 14 - Police E n f o r c e m e n t opens its gates at 4 p.m. with a full carnival, Program has placed a free Kids Zone with plenty of free activi Department new digital red light ties, beer gardens, and more. Festival food, R e d L i g h t photo enforcement Photo camera system on exhibits, pedal boat rides on the Hagan Park Sunrise Boulevard at ponds, plus a spin for the kids on the Bobble Enforcement Folsom Boulevard. ATHLON SPORTS Lagoon or an exhilarating ride on a Zipline Program. make it a night to remember. Studies have INSIDE BASEBALL The BMX Freestyle Team will be present- shown a significant reduction in ing two exciting shows at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 red-light related crashes at photo- p.m. Watch their breath-taking tricks and enforced intersections. get a free bicycle helmet autographed by the For inquiries regarding this - riders. - system, please contact the pro At 8:15 p.m., everybody heads to the out gram coordinator, Sergeant Alex door Main Stage concert venue for music McCamy, at (916) 876-6675 or via- under the stars from “Hip Service,” a email at amccamy@ranchocordo 12-member stage team that is a Sacramento vapd.com. ndependent favorite. Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn Source: Rancho Cordova PoliceH I chairs and be ready when the band rolls the - Department crowd into the concert-ending fireworks min Photo courtesy of Cordova Community Council ishow—an eye-popping assault on the senses The Fourth of July Festival opens its gates on Friday, July 3rd at 4 p.m. with a full carnival, free Kids to get you warmed up for the Fourth of July. Zone with plenty of free activities, beer gardens, and more. PageYes! 15 Continued on page 3 Start my Subscription Now! River Parkway. The Run-to-Bike Transition Serving Rancho Cordova and Sacramento County Since 1968 will occur at the east end of the Guy West Eppie’s Great Team will be setting Bridge off University Avenue across from Eppie’s Great Race Teamtheir time on Wednesday, Sets July 8th. This Time to Beat- year, Eppie’s Great Team will feature California State University, Sacramento. Melissa Cabral (reporter for KMAX TV, The Bike-to-Paddle Transition will hap “Good Day Sacramento,” and KOVR TV/ pen in lower Sunrise Parking Lot and CBS 13) as the team’s Runner, George Footbridge, between Fair Oaks and Rancho NAME ______Johnson (President of Eppie’s Great Race Cordova. The Finish Line will be at River Foundation and the son of race founder Bend Park, American River Parkway, It is the intent of the Grapevine Independent to strive for an objective Sacramento. Eppie G. Johnson) as the Cyclist, and Richard Sharp (reporter for KCRA TV and The 42nd annual Eppie’s Great My 58) as the Paddler. Race—known as “The World’s Oldest Eppie’s Great Team Iron People will be Triathlon”—is scheduled for Saturday, July 18th. Both teams and/or individuals Ironman Angel Preciado (Senior Producer/ - point of view in the reporting of news and events. It is understood Editor, Univision Communica-tions) and can compete in divisions from “Junior” Iron-woman Michelle Gaskill (Associate to “Iron Person.” Eppie’s Great Race par Producer at News 10 Sacramento ABC ticipants run 5.82 miles, cycle 12.5 miles, TV). and paddle 6.35 miles, on a racecourse Eppie’s Great Team will set their times located on and alongside the American on Eppie’s Great Race Course: American River Parkway. New, modern elements that the opinions expressed on these pages are those of the authors have been added to this year’s race, which ADDRESSWhile the American River’s______water flow is low this spring, flows in the summer—including on River Parkway, Rancho Cordova, and Continued on page 2 Eppie’s Great RacePhoto day—should courtesy of Eppie’sbe very Great similar Race to last year’s flow, which was very good for Sacramento: The course begins at William boating/paddling. 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Through why Scott Jones remains the your actions you have demon- number one choice for law strated a real concern for the enforcement." stated Jones safety of the public and the campaign consultant Dave GIANTS CAP GIVEAWAY members of our Association. Gilliard in response to the We appreciate the cooperative announcement. relationship that exists between CAHP adds their name you and our representatives.” to a list of law enforce- ment endorsements that is VS near unanimous in its sup- port of Sheriff Scott Jones. First Pitch 7:05 PM Both active Previously announced endorse- and retired ments include; District “ Attorney Anne Marie Schubert, members of Sacramento Police Chief Sam the CAHP are Somers, Sacramento County VS sincerely apprecia- Deputy Sheriffs Association, SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) Sacramento Police Officers First Pitch 7:05 PM - Sheriff Scott Jones contin- tive of having you Association, California Peace ues to be the overwhelming on issues affecting Officers Association, California choice of law enforcement in law enforcement, Police Chiefs Association and his campaign for California’s many others. For a full list 7th Congressional District. the California of endorsements please visit Today Sheriff Jones announced Highway Patrol www.ScottJonesForCongress. receiving the endorsement of and the citizens com. the California Association of of California. The election for the 7th Highway Patrolmen (CAHP). Congressional District is sure Founded in 1920, today CAHP Doug Villars, ” to be one of the most watched represents more than 14,500 CAHP President congressional elections in the uniformed officers of the entire nation this year. The 7th California Highway Patrol. Congressional District is nested CAHP President Doug entirely within Sacramento Villars stated in his endorse- “The men and women who County including the cities ment, “Both active and retired risk their lives to keep us safe of Folsom, Elk Grove, Citrus members of the CAHP are sin- know that Sheriff Jones will be Heights and Rancho Cordova. cerely appreciative of having a champion for public safety Source: Scott Jones for the opportunity to work with and security and will fight Congress H saturday, july 9 you on issues affecting law against those politicians who
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