[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Rio Linda, CA—Step back in time to recapture the sights and sounds of farm life at the 21st Annual Farm and Tractor Days hosted by the Rio Linda/Elverta Historical Society on two consecutive days. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 8, and run through 3 p.m. (School & Youth Day) and […]
Food Trucks May be a Thing of the Past in Rio Linda
[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”] Food and fun go hand in hand… hamburgers, hot dogs, icy cold drinks, smoothies and ice cream. Unfortunately, due to complaints of nearby businesses, food trucks and food vendors at our local […]
Twin Rivers Facilities Master Plan Town Hall Meetings
Twin Rivers Unified School District will hold four Town Hall Meetings to provide information to the public and receive input on the development of the district’s Long Range Facilities Master Plan. A primary goal of this plan is to develop high quality learning environments for students throughout the district. Twin Rivers families, employees and residents […]
Man Arrested in Elverta School Board Attack
James Melvin Stewart, who is accused of assaulting Elverta School Board trustee Richard Currier at the Food Source on Elkhorn Blvd. has been arrested. According to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, on March 5, Mr. Currier was in the Food Source on Elkhorn Boulevard in Rio Linda when he heard his name called. When he turned […]
CASA Recap for March 4th, 2015
Rio Linda and Elverta’s Community Awareness Safety Alliance met Wednesday at the Depot Building for their bi-monthly conference with local law enforcement and Sacramento County leadership. Many Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputies were in attendance, as well as our local CHP officers. County Supervisor Roberta MacGlashan could not attend due to a previous engagement, but Deputy Chief […]
Lady Knights Will Play for Section Championship
Your TCC Champion #3 Rio Linda Lady Knights (25-5) will face #1 Vanden (27-3) at Sleep Train Arena, Friday at 7:30pm for the Sac-Joaquin Section Division III title. The Lady Knights, led by freshman Makaila Sanders (21.5 points), topped #7 Florin 71-67 on Tuesday to reach the finals. This will be a challenge for our girls. Vanden […]
What’s happening in Rio Linda, 2/28/15
So, What’s happening in Rio Linda today? – Girl Scouts are having a drive-thru cookie sale at the high school today and tomorrow from 9am – 6pm. Troops will be set up in both the stadium parking lot and in the bus loop to accommodate customers coming from all directions. Jr. HonkyTonk for Hunger today […]
Community Meetings for March 2015
CASA – Community Awareness and Safety Alliance (Community Watch) Wednesday March 4th 6:00 pm New Start Time! Depot/Visitors Center, 6730 Front Street in Rio Linda RIO LINDA VISIONS Monday March 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 March 11th 5:30 pm Depot/Visitors […]
L Street Reservoir & Pump Station Grand Opening
[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”] We couldn’t have asked for better weather for the community to take a huge step forward. Under clear blue early spring skies, Rio Linda Elverta Community Water District General Manager Mary Henrici […]
East Nicolaus Market in Danger of Closing
The Barker family has been a pillar in the Nicolaus community for 72 years, ever since J.C. Barker, affectionately known as Ted, took over ownership of the East Nicolaus Market. Built in 1926, the market has served as a favorite spot by locals and visitors alike in the area and serves as the only grocery […]
Boy Injured in Hit and Run Doing Well
On Saturday afternoon (February 7th) ten year old Austin Whitten was riding his dirtbike on the bike trail. When he reached the crossing at Elkhorn Blvd. He pressed the signal and waited for the light to change. As he started across the street, a black Ford truck ran him and his dirtbike over… and kept […]
Sacramento County Recruiting 2015 Citizens Academy Class
The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, the Sacramento Police Department and the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department are proud to announce their 15th Citizens Academy. The academy was created to improve communication, foster a better understanding and develop relationships between members of the criminal justice system and our ethnic, cultural and faith-based communities as well as […]
Community Meetings for February 2015
RIO LINDA/ELVERTA COMMUNITY WATER DISTRICT Monday February 9th 6:30 pm Depot/Visitors Center, 6730 Front Street in Rio Linda 916-991-1000 RIO LINDA VISIONS Monday February 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 February 11th 5:30 pm Depot/Visitors Center, 6730 Front […]
2015 SAFE Scholarship Program offers $10,000 in scholarships
Once again, SAFE Credit Union is offering scholarships to exceptional high school seniors. As part of SAFE’s 2015 Scholarship Program, 10 college-bound students will each be awarded $1,000 for their outstanding achievements this spring. Scholarship recipients will be chosen based on exceptional academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, letters of recommendation, and a personal composition. […]
Could You Have an Abandoned Well on Your Property?
While most never think about it – improperly sealed or abandoned wells pose significant risks to our groundwater quality and are a very real safety hazard for children, adults and small animals. With these concerns in mind, Sacramento County’s Environmental Management Department (EMD) is continuing its survey program to identify hundreds of these wells to […]
RLECWD Reservoir and Pump Station Ribbon Cutting
Rio Linda / Elverta Community Water District will be holding a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the L Street Reservoir and Pump Station on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the RLECWD office at 730 L Street in Rio Linda. In 2007 a compliance order was issued to the Rio Linda/Elverta Community Water District by the California Department of […]
Radio Free Rio Linda #1: Incorporation Q&A Meeting
On January 26th, a few community members and activists came together at Papa’s Pizzeria to discuss the subject of cityhood, or incorporation, for Rio Linda and Elverta. This meeting was facilitated by Charlea Moore, who was part of the most recent effort in 2006. Many questions were asked and answered, many misconceptions were dispelled, and […]
Sprucing Up County Roadways and Sidewalks
Having clean roads and sidewalks is important for livable communities, and Sacramento County is moving forward with efforts to increase cleanup activities for unincorporated area streets and sidewalks. Enhanced cleanup activities include: Removing Illegal Signage: Plastic signs reading “We buy houses,” “Cash for Your Home,” “Need extra money,” and “Garage sale,” can be seen in […]
Northern California Egg Artists 25th Annual Show & Sale
Egg artists from around the world will be teaching seminars, exhibiting and selling artwork created from real eggshells: ostrich, rhea, emu, goose to as small as finch eggs. Styles of artwork will include: Faberge, pysanka, etched, jeweled, beaded, painted, diorama, jewelry boxes and wearable art to name a few. The public is invited to take part in […]
Building Moratorium to be Lifted in Rio Linda
The January General Manager’s report for the Rio Linda Elverta Community Water District has more good news for Rio Linda. [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 new L Street reservoir project is nearing completion, with a tentative […]