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Rancho Cordova Wins Tree City USA Designation Once More

Post Date:08/16/2022 9:18 AM

For the third consecutive year, the City of Rancho Cordova has earned the Tree City USA designation from the Arbor Day Foundation for growing its urban tree canopy, as well as the Tree City USA Growth Award for the increased level of tree care and community engagement.

“We are honored to be named a Tree City USA again and thank the Arbor Day Foundation for this recognition,” said Steve Harriman, Operations and Maintenance Manager. “Trees are a crucial part of our community and provide many benefits to those who live, work, learn and play in Rancho Cordova.”

The city created programs that make it easy to plant more trees and educate residents and businesses about tree care. Some of the questions we see the most:

• What is an urban forest or tree canopy? This term describes trees within a community that grow along paved surfaces, buildings, parks and homes.
How can I receive free trees? Residents and businesses may receive up to ten free trees if there is adequate space on the property by visiting CityofRanchoCordova.org/FreeTrees. We also provide tree care advice from the city arborist and free stump removal from residents’ front yards.
Why should plant trees at my home or business? Some of the key benefits of urban trees include improved air quality, shade and energy conservation, and an increase in your property value. Trees can also increase economic activity at your business, and stability and desirability in your neighborhood.
During a drought, is it wise to plant trees? Drought conditions in the Sacramento region are likely to persist on a regular basis, but fall, winter and summer months are the best times to plant new trees since the temperatures are more mild. Planting trees in the summer heat requires diligently monitoring tree conditions and soil moisture.
How much water does a new tree take? Every tree is different, so check the soil moisture first and make sure it is not too soggy. During dry months, general guidelines are:
- One-year old trees: Five gallons 2 – 3 times a week.
- Two-year old trees: Ten gallons once a week.
- Three-year old trees: Fifteen gallons every other week.
How can I learn more? To sign up for free trees or to learn more, visit CityofRanchoCordova.org/FreeTrees.

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Press Announcements

Media Contacts

Maria Chacon Kniestedt
Communications & Public Affairs Director
916.851.8791
916.200.6181 (cell)
mkniestedt@cityofranchocordova.org

Samantha Mott
Senior Communications Officer
916.851.8796
916.579.0671 (Cell)
smott@cityofranchocordova.org

Danielle Hale
Communications Officer
916.851.8792
916.809.0465 (cell)
dhale@cityofranchocordova.org

Lauren Burke
Communications Officer
916.851.8723
916.247.2587 (Cell)
lburke@cityofranchocordova.org

City of Rancho Cordova Opens $8.4M Youth Center

On November 3, 2022, the City of Rancho Cordova opened the Rancho Cordova Youth Center, the first youth center in the community. The Youth Center will provide a welcoming, central and safe environment for year-round youth programs, build relationships with local youth, and show local youth how much the community cares about their success and future in Rancho Cordova.

City of Rancho Cordova Breaks Ground on Citywide, Ultra-High-Speed Gigabit Broadband Network

On February 28, 2022, the City of Rancho Cordova, SiFi Networks and GigabitNow announced the launch of Rancho Cordova FiberCity®, a revolutionary infrastructure project to bring a fast, affordable, and reliable all-fiber internet network to every home, business, and institution in Rancho Cordova.

For more information, please contact Danielle Hale at 916.809.0465 or dhale@cityofranchocordova.org.

Mather Veterans Village Dedication Event

On October 12, 2021, Mercy Housing California, Nation’s Finest, the City of Rancho Cordova and the County of Sacramento celebrated the completion of all three phases of Mather Veterans Village, the first permanent supportive housing development for homeless and disabled veterans in the Sacramento region.

These documents are password protected. Please contact Danielle Hale at 916.809.0465 for access.

Crime Drops in Rancho Cordova by 61%

The City of Rancho Cordova is proud to announce that violent crime and property crime combined has decreased by 61% from 2004-2019 when adjusted for population. Since the city incorporated and established the Rancho Cordova Police Department 18 years ago, the city has implemented creative and proactive policing programs that have led to this significant drop.

Media Advisory about Crime Drop in Rancho Cordova
Fact Sheet on Programs
Speaker Bios from Crime Drop Announcement
B-Roll, Photos and Crime Statistics (This is password protected. Please contact Ashley Downton at 916.542.3875 for access.)
News Release: Crime Drops in Rancho Cordova by 61%

Rancho Cordova Breaks Ground on Rio Del Oro Development

Elliott Homes, Inc. and the City of Rancho Cordova are breaking ground on Rio Del Oro, the largest development in the city’s history. Rio Del Oro spans 3,800 acres in Rancho Cordova and could fit Downtown Sacramento in its footprint. The development will feature thousands of new homes, over 7.6 million square feet of commercial, professional and industrial space, one of the largest parks in the region at 130 acres, and the city’s next high school.

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