Sacramento, CA, Aug 14, 2015 – Rio Linda resident artist Maureen Hood has been recognized with a juror award for her art submission to the 2015 KVIE Art Auction, showcasing more than 250 works of art by emerging, well-known and world-renown Northern California artists. Recognized in the figurative category, Hood’s piece, titled “In Pursuit of […]
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Back to School! Early Release Wednesday – Starting August 2015
Dear Parents and Guardians, The new school year can’t come soon enough! We miss our students and look forward to seeing all of them when they return August 20. Your child’s schedule will look slightly different for the 2015-2016 school year. All students will be released two hours early every Wednesday. Students will start school […]
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September 2015 Events at the 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, telephone the Sacramento Public Library at (916) 264-2920 or visit www.saclibrary.org. September 1, Tuesday, 6:00 […]
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Rio Linda/Elverta Drinking Water Town Hall
From California Assemblymember Kevin McCarty: It is important to ensure that our families have access to safe and clean drinking water. Recently, the Rio Linda/Elverta Community Water District, serving approximately 4,600 customers in the Rio Linda and Elverta area, found elevated levels of contaminants in their water supply. To ensure the health and safety of […]
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Water-Smart Irrigation Workshop Offered by RLECWD
Sponsored by: The Rio Linda / Elverta Community Water District Cost: Free Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. please arrive 15 minutes early to check-in Date: August 22, 2015 Location: Rio Linda Parks & Recreation Community Center Address: 810 Oak Lane, Rio Linda Registration Deadline: August 20 at 4 pm Registration: 991-1000 or mtupper@rlecwd.com Space is limited to 65 people A three-hour […]
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NASA Ambassador to visit Rio Linda Library
Join NASA Solar System Ambassador, Jayce Pearson, as he presents an exciting program on current space missions, including the exploration of dwarf planets in our solar system and the Dawn Mission in the asteroid belt. Jayce shares recent news and science from the New Horizons spacecraft after its fly-by of Pluto and its moons after […]
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In Memoriam: Richard Alvin Gladden, “Big Al”
Richard Alvin Gladden, “Big Al” Born May 6, 1950 in Sacramento, CA, passed away on July 26, 2015 at the age of 65. Al is survived by his Mother, Rose; Brothers, Calvin (Rosalie) and Raymond (Angela); Sons, Clayton (Theresa), Charles (Audi), and Mitchell (Christina); Daughter, Angel (David); Grandchildren, Dylan, Tegan, Bella, Jennifer, Addyson, Ryder, Justice, […]
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Community Meetings & Events for August 2015
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT! Tuesday August 4th 6pm – 8pm Rio Linda Library, (In the parking lot, on M Street) RIO LINDA VISIONS Monday August 10th 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 August 12th 5:30 pm Depot/Visitors Center, 6730 Front […]
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County Forms Watt Ave Business District
On July 28, 2015, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors formed the Watt Avenue Property and Business Improvement District (PBID). The PBID includes properties in the area between Watt Avenue, Roseville Road and Interstate 80. Property owners in the proposed district recently cast ballots in favor of forming the PBID. A coalition of businesses in […]
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Keep Cool in the Heat – Cooling Centers Opening
With high temperatures predicted through this week in Sacramento County, those who are more sensitive to the heat may be at increased risk of heat illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke. We count on our community to look after one another, including those who might need special attention such as seniors or those with […]
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Sacramento County Approves New Development Code
Today, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved the first major update to the County’s Development Code in 30 years. This vote was the final step in a multi-year process to update the Zoning Code and Design Guidelines, which make up the Development Code. [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” […]
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National Night Out Scheduled for August 4th
The Rio Linda Elverta Visions Task Force, along with the Rio Linda Library and The Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Parks District will be hosting National Night Out, Tuesday, August 4th at the Rio Linda Library. Once upon a time, we kept our porch lights on. We opened the door even if we didn’t know […]
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Downtown Rio Linda SPA to CPAC for Approval
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City of Trees Concert Festival at Gibson Ranch August 15th
On Saturday, August 15, at Gibson Ranch in Elverta, California, RADIO 94.7 and Budweiser will present the inaugural summer concert event, CITY OF TREES, featuring an exciting lineup of established and emerging bands. CITY OF TREES is headlined by Sacramento’s very own, CAKE. Spanning over two decades, CAKE’s most notable singles include “Never There”, “Rock ‘n’ Roll Lifestyle”, […]
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August 2015 Events at the Rio Linda Library
Rio Linda Library, 631 L Street, Rio Linda August 4, Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. Adult Movie Night: Fun in Acapulco @ Rio Linda (Adult) Rio Linda Library 631 L St., Rio Linda Elvis Presley will sing and dance his way into your heart in this 1963 musical comedy rated PG. Fun in Acapulco features Elvis’s top […]
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Community Meetings & Events for July 2015
RIO LINDA/ELVERTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Wednesday July 8th 5:30 pm Depot/Visitors Center, 6730 Front Street in Rio Linda 916-991-9344 RIO LINDA VISIONS Monday July 13th 7:00 pm Fire Station 111, 6609 Rio Linda Blvd. in Rio Linda Contact Mike Huiras 916-320-9520 RIO LINDA ELVERTA RECREATION & PARKS DISTRICT Wednesday July 15th 6:30 pm Depot/Visitors Center, 6730 Front […]
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Public Demo of Emergency Communications June 27-28
Sacramento, CA June 25 – Despite the Internet, cell phones, email and modern communications, every year whole regions find themselves in the dark. Tornadoes, fires, storms, ice and even the occasional cutting of fiber optic cables leave people without the means to communicate. In these cases, the one consistent service that has never failed has […]
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Jeff Gordon Comes Back to Rio Linda
Today as part of Jeff Gordon’s last year running the full Sprint Cup schedule, Jeff visited the track where it all started, the Hayer Memorial Speedway (formerly the Crackerjack Track) here in Rio Linda, California. Joining Jeff was his wife, Ingrid Vandebosch and children Ella and Leo. Jeff arrived around 1pm, and toured the track, […]
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Final Sacramento County Zoning Code Draft Available for Review
Sacramento, CA, June 2, 2015 – Sacramento County is wrapping up a multi-year process to update its Zoning Code and Design Guidelines. This final public review draft packaged together to form the new Development Code is now available on the Zoning Code Update webpage. This draft shows changes from the October 2014 draft incorporating direction […]
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Water Restrictions for RLECWD & RLERPD
From the Rio Linda Elverta Community Water District: Please Note District Conservation Restrictions Have changed due to the Governor’s Mandatory Reductions. RLECWD is now at Stage 3 Water Reduction, 2 Days a week watering. NO Watering between the hours of 6-9 p.m. Lawns and/or ground covers may be watered and landscaping/pastures may be irrigated, including […]
