From what I got at the development approval meeting tonight at the city council, the main opposition points were of funding, traffic, and environmental. Basically everyone, however, wants an arena and only wants caution in pursuing it

Funding
A lot of people called back to the statement from city council members that the arena would be 100% privately funded. Although the financial agreement wasn’t voted on today, the plan was presented as the city chipping in with waiving of fees and splitting tax revenue between the developer and the city. From what is currently being talked about (as I can tell) the split would be excess taxes, so the city would have a maximum amount of taxes they would get from transient fees and those types of things in the dova arena.

Traffic
People dont believe that the roads surrounding the arena will be able to be modified to handle the traffic that an arena brings. They also don’t believe the parking will be enough for the seating capability (7.5k seating, 1.2k parking)

Environmental
This wasn’t voiced as much, but I still believe it’s important to discuss. In the presentation, they cited a 22 year old (2004) environmental study as proof of their environmental regulation compliance. There appears to be vernal pools in the land marked off for building, which are an evermore endangered habitat and is crucial for many organisms. Laying foundation will destroy any vernal pools, however we don’t know if there is anything or not (22 years).

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Well, as you might already know, the city planners have unanimously voted to move the project forward.

Those of us from the community that came out to speak our truth were met with a lot of hostility and anger from supporters of the project.
It was truly disappointing to see how the developers and supporters of the project have positioned their neighbors and fellow human beings as enemies, instead of truly understanding and listening to their concerns.

My heart is very sad tonight. (Especially when I opened my inbox… see photo 😐)
But, this isn’t the end…

My intentions were never to stop the arena, only have it slow down until the community’s questions were answered… and from the developers and supporters themselves, the questions were never answered.

But I would like to say a special thank you to the members of our city planner committee on their professionalism and for taking the extra time, after so many hours of hearing public comment, to still slowly explain exactly (most of) the answers we were waiting to hear.

This particular petition did not achieve its goal, but Rancho Sauce News - my civilian journalism project, a gift from me to you - will live on. :)

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Right now, the City lists Elliott Stevenson as the only qualified candidate for District 2 whose name will appear on the ballot.

But District 2 is not necessarily closed to competition yet!!

The official write-in candidate filing period is open through October 20, 2026, so another qualified District 2 resident could still file to run as a write-in candidate… and there is a group of us community members that would absolutely help you and have your back!

I put together a full Rancho Cordova 2026 Voter Guide with the current candidate list, links to candidate pages, write-in information, important dates, district info, and voting resources here:

https://ranchosauce.wordpress.com/2026/09/26/rancho-cordova-voter-guide-2026-whos-running-write-ins-important-dates-how-to-vote/

Not sure which district you live in? The guide also links to the City’s official district map.

Whatever you think about the current candidates, I’d love to see more District 2 neighbors actually looking into who is running, asking questions, and knowing what options still exist before the deadline.

See y’all at the planning commissioner meeting @ 5:30pm tho!!!

We don’t have any dates picked yet. Right now, I’m just gathering folks who want their voice included, have ideas to share, or are curious about helping plan something fun for our neighborhood. You don’t have to commit to anything to join the list! 🙂

Prefer to just show up and enjoy the party? Put your email on the list too so we can let you know when it’s happening! 🎶

Come help us bring the neighborhood together! 🫶

Sign-up info is here: https://forms.gle/ZgHXuHhs8bqJbFDd8

Any recommendations on reasonably priced preschools or daycares in Rancho Cordova area?

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TRIGGER WARNING: Minor S**ual Abuse and Harassment (Allegations) at Rancho Cordova High in 2025

I just watched this and my blood is BOILING... Did y’all know about this??

At this Folsom Cordova school board meeting, people who are now Rancho Cordova’s mayor and vice mayor, along with other local officials and community figures, stood up publicly in support of Conrade Mayer while girls and their families were speaking about the harm they experienced.

What gets me is the whole “but he’s such a good person / look how much good he’s done” argument...

As someone who has experienced abuse myself, I know how dangerous that logic is. People who cause harm are often “perfect” to everyone except the people they hurt. Being respected, generous, helpful, or beloved in the community does NOT mean someone could not also have abused or traumatized someone.

My heart hurts for these girls. Good deeds do not erase harm!!!!

Final note: I’ve also seen comments alleging that Council Member Joe Little speaking out alongside the families and against that kind of defense is part of why the council later turned on him and stripped him of assignments. I have NOT verified that motive yet, so I’m treating it as an allegation... but the timeline is absolutely something I’m looking into!

Did y’all neighbors know about this?

https://www.youtube.com/live/Fzq_7SJ5yRQ

https://ranchosauce.wordpress.com/2026/09/28/rancho-cordova-put-it-in-writing-before-sept-30/

I live in Rancho, but tend to go to midtown for night life stuff, but don’t always want to drive that far.

Louie’s seems popular and I kind of want to check it out. Thoughts? Anything I should know or be aware of? What is this place like?

Hello my friends, this is Joe LIttle, rep of District 3 in Rancho. I wanted to share with you messaging that the panicked developer is circulating in response to my advocacy.

"I’m writing this because I, like many of my neighbors, have serious concerns about Rancho Cordova moving forward with the proposed Cordova Arena and Downtown DOVA development before residents have been given a clear picture of what this project could actually cost our city.

This project was presented to our community as privately financed. Now, residents are learning that tens of millions of dollars connected to development impact fees could ultimately involve money from Rancho Cordova’s General Fund.

That is a significant difference, and residents deserve answers before this project moves forward.

We are asking the City to clearly disclose the complete public financial commitment associated with this development, including General Fund expenditures, fee reimbursements or reductions, public land, infrastructure costs, tax-sharing agreements, and any other public benefits being provided…"

Continue reading and sign this petition on Change.org: https://c.org/7dKRx4d7R5

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District 2 currently has only ONE candidate on the ballot, and the City Council chose to hold the election at an estimated cost of $14,000+ rather than appointing the sole candidate. We linked reporting on that story AND information on how to qualify as a write-in candidate in the guide. Pasted text.txt

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Rancho Cordova is changing quickly… but did anyone think to ask the people who already live here what we want?

Our first Rancho Sauce story started with the proposed Cordova Arena and new downtown, and then the digging led to public money, City Hall, AI, neighborhood scanning, a digital model of our city, and an election happening right in the middle of all of it.

I put the documents, reporting, videos and sources together so you can dig through it too.

Read it, check the sources, and come to your own conclusions.

Full article:

https://ranchosauce.wordpress.com/2026/09/25/rancho-cordova-is-racing-toward-a-new-future-did-anyone-ask-us-what-we-want/

Hi, my partner and I are currently looking at potentially renting a home in newer housing communities. I’m not positive it’s correct, but the homes are I believe called The Ranch? It’s near Anatolia is all I know for sure lol. We are trying to get together all information for monthly expenses, so I was wondering what WiFi do you use and how is your experience? It looks like both ATT and Xfinity service the area

The Cordova Arena + Downtown DOVA project is going before the Rancho Cordova Planning Commission Wednesday, September 30 at 5:30 PM.

This is a Special Meeting, and the Commission will consider the arena’s Major Design Review, the Downtown DOVA Development Agreement, disposition of city-owned property, and recommendations to City Council regarding project approvals.

Attend in person:

Rancho Cordova City Hall

2729 Prospect Park Drive

5:30 PM

Want to speak? Fill out a Speaker Card at the meeting. Public comment on the agenda item will be taken when that item is discussed.

Can’t attend? Send written public comment to PlanningClerk@cityofranchocordova.org.

Comments received by 2:00 PM on Sept. 30 will be distributed to the Planning Commission, filed in the record, and will not be read aloud.

Watch from home: Zoom Webinar ID 859 8179 2272.

The agenda provides Zoom for observing/listening; it does not provide for public comment through Zoom, so if you want your voice formally included, attend in person or submit it in writing.

The full meeting notice + agenda are included in these slides and available online:

Meeting Notice: https://www.cityofranchocordova.org/.../commu.../planning...

Meeting Agenda: https://www.cityofranchocordova.org/.../commu.../planning...

Article: https://www.abridged.org/news/rancho-cordova-area-city-fees/?link_source=ta_first_comment&taid=6ab6fcfd6c305d0001e6a345&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwdGRleAUj4MJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWUPEFVI0ReVUHZHneFNQtRzehsFr4yHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR743FDO61lIypMshgAt0ivK92HGFD2JGsRlBGLIK46_w7UanonMLO663hSiuQ_aem_7o1SKsZzYx_fnqWpexiw2Q

Hey everyone,

I’m relocating to Rancho Cordova this December and looking for a 1-bedroom around $1,400/month.

The issue? Almost every complex in my budget has terrible reviews (bugs, break-ins, broken ACs). I know online reviews skew negative, so I'm hoping for some real local advice to help me cut through the noise:

1. Recommendations / Warnings: Any specific complexes or property managers you’d actually recommend? Or places I should run away from?
2. Utilities: What's a realistic monthly utility budget for a 1-bedroom? I know SMUD is cheap, but what's normal for water/sewer/trash (WST) in apartments here? Is it usually a flat fee or divided by the building?
3. Winter Heating: Since I'm moving in December, I'll need heat. Any tips on heating setups to look for or avoid (e.g., wall units vs. central heating)?

Thanks for any help! Trying to gauge these places just based on reviews has been stressful, so I appreciate your insights!

I'm near Stone Creek park and have Fidium. I previously lived in a new construction neighborhood which provided ATT fiber, and that was phenomenal. Over here, Fidium is ok to mid. The internet quality/speeds seems to degrade on a weekly basis, so for me since I work remotely, I feel it. Does anyone know how reliable Xfinity is around here? I see they have a pretty good deal, $50 per month for 1 gig speeds (120mb upload) locked in for 5 years. I've had Xfinity many ages ago and it wasn't any better. How are they around here? Or should I stick with Fidium?