Rio Linda Online, our very own community news hub, has been featured in a recent Comstock’s Magazine article that highlights the rise of digital hyperlocal news outlets. The piece not only shines a light on how local news is changing, but also features founder John Todd, and his deep commitment to the Rio Linda/Elverta community.
The piece talks about how old-school newspapers are struggling and how digital sites like RLO are stepping up to fill the gap. It’s something the Rio Linda Elverta community has known for a long time—if you want to know what’s happening around town, you head to RioLindaOnline.com. The magazine explains that John, with his IT background, started the site way back in 2005 as a true passion project, not to get rich, but just because our community needed it.
The article also dives into why John is so much more than just the publisher. If you’ve lived here for any amount of time, you already know John is everywhere! He’s even been called “Mr. Rio Linda.” If you go to local events it’s hard to miss him.
He’s the voice of our community, often appearing in print or broadcast news stories about things happening in our community, and up until this year, he has worked as the announcer for the Rio Linda High School football team. He has called out all the action at the Little League parade and has been the host of the Rio Linda Elverta Hometown Christmas Light parade for the past ten years. On top of all that, he’s a CPAC planning advisor, co-chair of the Rio Linda/Elverta Neighborhood Association, and a board member for the Rio Linda Elverta Chamber of Commerce.
The article’s focus on Rio Linda Online highlights its importance as a reliable news source and a testament to the power of dedicated individuals who are committed to serving their communities. It isn’t just a story about a website; it’s a story about what makes Rio Linda so special. It’s about one person’s dedication and the power of a news source that’s truly for, by, and about its community.
