On Tuesday, November 17th, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved and enacted the Downtown Rio Linda Special Planning Area ordinance. This ordinance is an overlay of planning guidelines that intend to create a business center at Rio Linda Blvd and M Street, and return the M Street corridor to its place as our community “Main Street”. […]
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Folsom City Councilmember Kerri M. Howell launches Campaign for Sacramento County Supervisor, District 4
Folsom, CA – Today, longtime Folsom City Councilmember Kerri M. Howell launched her campaign for Sacramento County Supervisor, District 4. “I am proud of the work I have done over the last two decades serving my community as a public official, both as a Planning Commissioner and more than 17-years as a Folsom City Councilmember,” […]
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November 2015 Events at Rio Linda Library
Rio Linda Library, 631 L Street, Rio Linda Sunday & Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Noon – 8 p.m.; Wednesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For details, call Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org. November 3, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. Knit […]
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Community Meetings & Events for November 2015
CASA – Community Awareness and Safety Alliance (Community Watch) Wednesday November 4th 6:00pm Depot/Visitors Center, 6730 Front Street in Rio Linda RIO LINDA VISIONS Monday November 9th 7:00 pm Fire Station 111, 6609 Rio Linda Blvd. in Rio Linda Contact Mike Huiras 916-320-9520 RIO LINDA/ELVERTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Wednesday November 11th 5:30 pm Depot/Visitors Center, […]
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Aftershock Festival is a Massive Success
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] The fourth annual Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK debuted a new venue in 2015, and shattered all previous attendance highs in the process. A sold-out crowd of 45,000 was in attendance for California’s […]
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New Recycling Ordinance Aims to Improve Recycling
Recycling has done a wealth of good for Sacramento’s environment and community, but often there are complications that come along with the recycling industry. The Board of Supervisors aims to address some of these issues with today’s approval of amendments to the County’s recycling regulations. “There has been a great deal of discussion about recycling […]
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*Exclusive* Photos from Aftershock at Gibson Ranch
The 2015 Monster Energy Aftershock festival didn’t come off without a hitch, but for most people it turned out to be a great weekend of music, food, music, fun and music. Did I mention the music? Saturday was anchored by Marilyn Manson, Shinedown and horror-rock masters, Slipknot while Sunday was headlined by Jane’s Addiction (with […]
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In Memoriam: Lee Wilson Collier
Lee Wilson Collier Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He fought a long, courageous battle with Congestive Heart Failure. A 70-year resident of Rio Linda, Lee was born in Hollister, Missouri to Clarence and Winnie Collier on September 15, 1930. He graduated from Grant Union High School and after […]
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CHP Advisory for Aftershock 2015
The California Highway Patrol has issued an advisory for motorists traveling near Gibson Ranch Park this weekend. Motorists should expect traffic delays due to the Monster Energy Aftershock Music Festival which could draw nearly 50,000 people over the weekend. Traffic in the area of the park on Elverta Road will be affected between 6 a.m. and 10 […]
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Monster Energy Aftershock Performance Times
The 2015 Monster Energy Aftershock Festival is easily the biggest event to take place in the Rio Linda/Elverta area. Nearly 50,000 people will descend on Gibson Ranch Park over the next two days, October 24th and 25th, to see some of the biggest names in rock perform. Below are the most recently available performance times […]
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In Memoriam: David Dwight Gibson
David Dwight Gibson, long time resident of Rio Linda, California, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at his home. He was 52 years of age. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 19, 2015 from 5:00-8:00 pm at North Sacramento Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 10:00 […]
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Sac County to Revisit Crowing Fowl Ordinance
The Crowing Fowl ordinance is coming back to the board of supervisors for a final time on October 27th at 2:30 p.m. Everyone who is interested in being able to keep a rooster on Residential zoning needs to make sure to weigh in on this issue. Otherwise, only Ag zoning will be allowed to keep […]
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Rio Linda Visions recap for October 12 2015
The Rio Linda / Elverta Visions Committee held their monthly meeting on Monday October 12 at Sacramento Metro Fire Station 111. Here’s the important information that was discussed. Events The Haunted House and Halloween Party to support the Rio Linda / Elverta Country Faire will have a kid-friendly night on October 29th from 6pm to […]
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Sacramento County: Stay Away From Bodies of Water with Blue-Green Algae
Sacramento, CA. October 8, 2015 – Health officials are advising the public and their pets in Sacramento County to stay away from rivers, lakes, ponds and any bodies of water that have scum layers, large mats or other visible blooms of blue-green algae. Sacramento County Public Health was notified this week by a local veterinarian that […]
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Additional Entertainment Announced for Monster Energy Aftershock Festival
Additional entertainment has been announced for the fourth annual Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK, Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 at Gibson Ranch near Sacramento, CA. Look for band performance times to be announced next Tuesday, October 13. As previously announced, Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK Festival has joined forces with Slipknot’s Scream Park in Sacramento, CA for […]
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Community Meetings & Events for October 2015
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: RIO LINDA at Yuba City Friday October 2nd 7:00 pm Yuba City High School RIO LINDA VISIONS Monday October 12th 7:00 pm Fire Station 111, 6609 Rio Linda Blvd. in Rio Linda Contact Mike Huiras 916-320-9520 RIO LINDA/ELVERTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Wednesday October 14th 5:30 pm Depot/Visitors Center, 6730 Front Street in Rio Linda […]
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The Big Picture: 2015 Rio Linda Country Faire
By all accounts, this third annual Country Faire was the best yet. Smokey and overcast skies kept the humidity up and the heat down while absolutely everybody I met and talked to was in high spirits. It was a great weekend for our community and an event that we should use to build upon, to […]
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2015 Aftershock Festival at Gibson Ranch
This year, Gibson Ranch park in Elverta has been promoting itself as a destination location for large-scale events. Recently the ranch hosted the City of Trees concert, drawing over 9,000 fans for a day of music. Unfortunately it was a day marred by logistical problems from the beginning. On sponsor radio station 94.7’s web site and on […]
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Community Meetings & Events for September 2015
CASA – Community Awareness and Safety Alliance (Community Watch) Wednesday September 2nd 6:00pm Depot/Visitors Center, 6730 Front Street in Rio Linda FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: RIO LINDA at ROSEVILLE Friday September 4th 7:15 pm Roseville High School Rio Linda High School, Marion Adams Memorial Stadium RIO LINDA/ELVERTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Wednesday September 9th 5:30 pm Depot/Visitors Center, […]
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10th Annual Classic Car Show & Swap Meet at the Dry Creek Ranch House
Rio Linda, CA—Rev up your engines for the 10th Annual Classic Car Show and Swap Meet on Labor Day Weekend, August 29, 2015, hosted by the Cherrietters Car Club to benefit the Rio Linda/Elverta Historical Society. Hundreds of classic and restored vintage cars, stock cars, trucks, dragsters, motorcycles, boats and a special display of vintage […]
