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Jan 06 2026BUSINESS

Rancho Cordova's Big Bet on a New Arena

Rancho Cordova is making a big move. They just approved a $940, 000 subsidy to help build a new sports and entertainment arena. This isn't just about sports. It's about bringing in hotels, shops, and maybe even new homes. The city thinks this project, called "Dova, " will bring lots of jobs and mon

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

Horses and the Hidden Power of Metformin

Horses share a unique trait with humans: they can develop atrial fibrillation (AF) on their own. This makes them invaluable for studying this heart condition and testing treatments. AF is tricky because, over time, it changes the heart's structure, making it harder to treat. Scientists have noticed

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Nov 16 2025LIFESTYLE

Rancho Cordova: Where Are the Playgrounds?

Rancho Cordova is expanding quickly. New houses are being built, and new families are moving in. But there's a problem. The city doesn't have enough places for kids to play and families to spend time together. Right now, there aren't many options. Peek-a-Boo Factory is one of the few new places tryi

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Feb 25 2025SCIENCE

A Horse in Canada Has a Rare Parasite

Horses around the world can be infected by many types of parasites. One of these parasites is a type of worm called a strongyle. There are 64 different types of these worms that can infect horses. These worms live in the horse's gut and can cause problems. Some of these worms are very common, but ot

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

Racing Back After a Broken Collarbone: How Soon Can Jockeys Return?

Horse racing is massive in Great Britain, drawing huge crowds and generating plenty of money. But it's also dangerous, with high injury rates, especially from falls. One common injury is a broken clavicle, or collarbone. This study looked into how quickly jockeys can get back to racing after such an

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