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Rancho Cordova, California

Located in Sacramento County, California, Rancho Cordova was established in 2003. Aerojet tested rocket engines here during the Space Race. One of California's newest cities (2003).
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Founded 2003 | Population 82,000 | Peak 82,000 (2024) | County Sacramento County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Rancho Cordova, California

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1955 Aerojet: Rocket testing facility.
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2003 Founded: Rancho Cordova was founded in Sacramento County.
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2003 Incorporated: One of CA's newest cities.
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2013 Rapid Development: Rancho Cordova experienced major residential and commercial development.
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Latest News in Rancho Cordova

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
A Wheel of Fortune contestant saw $61,000 slip away in the Bonus Round last week, leaving fans stunned over what many called one o…
Jan 1, 1970
Dead or Missing Scientists Pose “National Security Threat,” Top House Republican Warns as Oversight Committee Launches Probe
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has declared a series of deaths and disappearances involving at least 11 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
Trump’s Psychedelic Pivot: Executive Order Accelerates Review of Mind-Altering Drugs for Mental Health Crisis
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Saturday directing federal agencies to fast-track the review and potential app…
Jan 1, 1970
White House Signals Review of Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances Among U.S. Scientists in Sensitive Fields
The Trump administration has indicated it will examine a cluster of unexplained deaths and disappearances involving at least 10 Am…
Jan 1, 1970
California’s “Stop Nick Shirley Act”: Privacy Measure or Assault on Investigative Journalism?
California lawmakers advanced a controversial bill Monday that critics have dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” raising sharp …
Jan 1, 1970
Sexual Assault Probe and Staff Revolt Threaten to End Congressman’s California Gubernatorial Bid
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s once-promising campaign for California governor has unraveled with breathtaking speed. In little more than …

Complete Historical Timeline

1955 Science
Aerojet
2003 Culture
Founded
2003 Government
Incorporated
2013 Culture
Rapid Development

Did You Know?

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Aerojet tested rocket engines here during the Space Race.
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One of California's newest cities (2003).
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Eastern Sacramento suburb near Folsom.
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Rancho Cordova is located in Sacramento County, California.
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Rancho Cordova has a population of approximately 82,000.

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