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Only in Rio Linda…

Rio Linda Cow
There are people, places and things that one will see in Rio Linda or Elverta the you might be hard pressed to find anywhere else.

Despite our place as a bedroom community for greater Sacramento, for me Rio Linda has always had a particular sense of place. There are people, places and things that one will see in Rio Linda or Elverta the you might be hard pressed to find anywhere else.

I’m still looking for examples, but here are a few of the pictures I’ve collected.

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Big Rio Linda Cow
A big ol' fiberglass cow.
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Rio Linda tattoo
Now THAT's pride!
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Goatwalker
Goatwalker... Rio Linda Ranger
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Ok, ugly paint scheme to begin with, and UGLY patches to cover graffiti. I'd almost rather see the grafiti.
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Partridge family smock
A Partridge Family smock... in public! Is it an original?
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About the author

John Todd

Born and raised in Rio Linda, a graduate of Rio Linda High School, and a resident for most of the last 50 years. Co-Chair for the Rio Linda Elverta Neighborhood Association, announcer for Rio Linda Knights Football, Rio Linda Christmas Light Parade, and Rio Linda Little League Parade, Original keeper of the Archway Lights, and outspoken advocate for the Rio Linda Elverta community.

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  • OMGosh…that is tooooo funny! Who’s leg is tattooed like that??? I would love to know! Priceless!!!

    Love the shirt that Viv has on…only in RIO LINDA!!! LOL!!!

  • We love living in Rio Linda (or Rural Linda as some folks call it)!
    It has been 17 years now. My husband, doggies and horses like the rural feel and the “you do your thing,and I’ll do mine as long as you leave my animals alone” attitude.
    I am a real estate broker here and will continue to serve my people who want to keep Rio LInda/Elverta rural (but continue to clean it up). RL/Elverta has so much potential…y’all just don’t know it!