On June 13th, Assemblyman Kevin McCarty and the Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Parks District will host Food Truck Mania, every second Saturday of the month! Join us at the Rio Linda Community Center park for a delicious dinner with live music! June’s lineup: Cluck N Chuck Dog Town Gameday Grill Hefty Gyros La Mex Taqueria […]
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Cowboys, Farmers & Ranchers at the Rio Linda Library
Hey, little dudes and dudettes, come on out to the Library to see horses, chickens, and goats, and learn about where your food comes from. The first 100 little cowgirls and cowboys will receive a cowboy hat and a Rio Linda homemade bandana to wear on the range. Trick roping with Dos Caballeros at 4:00. […]
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Get Ready… AFTERSHOCK is Coming to Elverta
The fourth annual Aftershock Festival is moving from Discovery Park and taking up residence in our own backyard at Gibson Ranch in Elverta. This year’s show, taking place on October 24th and 25th, features Sacramento’s own Deftones as headliners along with metal favorites Jane’s Addiction, Slipknot, Faith No More, Marilyn Manson, Breaking Benjamin and Stone […]
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Rio Linda Visions Task Force update, May 11, 2015
The Rio Linda Visions Task Force held their monthly meeting yesterday, May 11th, to discuss the continuing progress of the Downtown Rio Linda Special Planning Area and other important issues surrounding the business climate and quality of life in our community. We were joined by four representatives from Sacramento County; Ted Wolter, Chief of Staff, Supervisor Roberta […]
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Caring for Our Valuable Trees During the Drought
With Sacramento County’s beautiful and abundant trees, it’s a good time to review how to preserve them during the ongoing dry weather and water restrictions. “Trees not only help keep our air clean, they add to the quality of life in neighborhoods and increase property values,” said County Executive Bradley J. Hudson. “Taking steps to […]
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Reducing Fire Risk in Sacramento County Parks
As multi-year drought conditions continue, Sacramento County’s Regional Parks have experienced an increase in wildfires. The lack of rain has stressed the parks’ trees and other vegetation, increasing flammability and lengthening the fire season. Regional Parks is responding to this increased threat with a more aggressive approach to fire fuel reduction and to firebreaks. We […]
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PANTLESS MAN ARRESTED FOR PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS
Fremont Police Department officers responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle call on Pico Road near Vargas Road on Sunday at 2:20 p.m. The reporting party said a man was sitting in a black Mini Cooper with his pants down and his rear end hanging out the window, police said. He later said the […]
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Community Awareness Safety Alliance recap for May 6 2015
The bi-monthly CASA meeting was held at the Depot building yesterday, May 6th 2015. Sacramento County Sheriffs Department, California Highway Patrol, Fulton/El Camino Park Police, and Twin Rivers Police Department were in attendance. Also attending was Ted Wolter, Supervisor Roberta MacGlashan’s Chief of Staff and someone from the Sacramento County District Attorney’s office. Our new […]
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Knights Softball Player Named to All-Star Game
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New Water Conservation Guidelines from RLECWD
In order to meet the new target usage requirements set by the Governor’s water conservation act, the Rio Linda Elverta Community Water District has issued new water conservation guidelines. Section 8 – Water Conservation Stage 3 Lawns and/or ground covers may be watered and landscaping/pastures may be irrigated, including construction meter irrigation, only during the following […]
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Community Meetings & Events for May 2015
CASA – Community Awareness and Safety Alliance (Community Watch) Wednesday May 6th 6:00 pm Depot/Visitors Center, 6730 Front Street in Rio Linda (Last meeting until September) 21st Annual Farm and Tractor Days May 8th & 9th Dry Creek Ranch House, 6852 Dry Creek Road RIO LINDA VISIONS Monday May 11th 7:00 pm Fire Station 111, 6609 Rio […]
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21st Annual Farm & Tractor Days is set for May 8 & 9.
As the public’s interest in hobby farms heats up, a record crowd of attendees is expected at this year’s Farm and Tractor Days. Dozens of restored and vintage tractors Draft Horse and Mule Teams demonstrations (bigger and better this year!) Antique engines and farm equipment demonstrations A variety of farm animals and museum tours (circa […]
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Driving Nolan Darnell—Affinity for Draft Horses and Mules
Corning, CA— “Come up!” crooned draft horse teamster Nolan Darnell to Purdy and Pepper, his white ”Molly” mules, directing them to pick up the pace as they briskly marched in tandem down a country lane surrounded by lush olive orchards. The distinctive crunch of gravel under steel-shod hooves, harness jingling and the vintage rig bouncing […]
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Spring 2015 – Pothole Sweeps Week
Sacramento, CA April 13, 2015 – The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT) will start its “Spring 2015 – Pothole Sweeps Week,” April 13th 2015. This is an intensified effort to identify and repair potholes, and is part of a continuous effort to improve preventative maintenance activities for unincorporated area roadways. Pothole sweeps are performed […]
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2015 Honorary Mayor Contest Begins April 9th
Around this time every year, the Rio Linda/Elverta Chamber of Commerce holds an annual “Honorary Mayor” fund-raising promotion to benefit the Chamber and a local non-profit group. Honorary Mayor candidates can be sponsored by groups such as the Lions, or the Rio Linda Little League, or schools, PTA, and churches. The candidate must live within […]
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Creek Week 2015
Join a County-wide effort to clean-up and beautify our creeks during Creek Week 2015, where young and old will enjoy, explore, work and learn about protecting our local creeks and aquatic life. There will be plenty of fun and educational activities for the whole family and all ages to enjoy! Last year, the event pulled […]
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Rio Linda FFA Tack Swap/Yard Sale
Pam Simmons let me know that the Rio Linda Future Farmers of America group is having a Tack Swap/Yard Sale next week. This will take place on April 11th, from 9am to 4pm at the RLHS Stadium Parking Lot. Spaces are $15.00 each and consist of two parking spots. This event is sponsored by the […]
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Facebook Resources for Rio Linda and Elverta
So many times, I get requests for information on Facebook such as “What time does the Easter egg hunt start” or “When is the Country Faire?” Most of those organizations have a social media presence, and there are many helpful Facebook pages that community members have created. So, I’ve created a list. Hopefully, you can […]
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Community Meetings & Events for April 2015
RIO LINDA/ELVERTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Wednesday April 8th 5:30 pm Depot/Visitors Center, 6730 Front Street in Rio Linda 916-991-9344 RIO LINDA/ELVERTA BUSINESS MIXER Wednesday April 8th 6:30pm – 8pm Rio Linda Library, 631 L Street in Rio Linda RIO LINDA VISIONS Monday April 13th 7:00 pm Fire Station 111, 6609 Rio Linda Blvd. in Rio […]
