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Sacramento County’s new District Attorney

Sworn into office this January as Sacramento County’s new District Attorney, Anne Marie Schubert succeeded her former boss Jan Scully, who retired this past December. The 25-year career prosecutor was a top candidate to fill the DA position.  With the endorsement of Scully and local law enforcement leaders, Schubert ran a strong campaign last year […]

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How to Grow Your Own Herb Garden

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The next time a recipe calls for fresh basil, don’t reach for the 2-year old bottle of dried basil in the cabinet, just head out to your very own herb garden and pulli t fresh from the source. I started an herb garden (finally) last year, and I’ve really been pleased with the freshness and […]

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No-Cost Spay and Neuter Services Offered

​For the first time ever, NO-COST SPAY AND NEUTER SERVICES are being offered for a limited time for animals throughout the entire Sacramento County area! Sacramento County is sponsoring the Animal Spay and Neuter clinics’ program, Spay It Forward to bring no-cost spay and neuter services to both the incorporated or unincorporated areas of Sacramento […]

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Erwin Hayer, In Memorium.

Many of you may have heard about Erwin Hayer’s passing this past week. However, many of you don’t know why he and his family were so very important to the history of the community. To celebrate and commemorate his life, here is the biography of Erwin Hayer. Thanks to his sons Jeff and Greg and […]

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Community Meetings for January 2015

  CASA – Community Awareness and Safety Alliance (Community Watch) Wednesday January 7th 5:30pm Depot/Visitors Center, 6730 Front Street in Rio Linda RIO LINDA/ELVERTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Wednesday January 14th 5:30 pm Depot/Visitors Center, 6730 Front Street in Rio Linda 916-991-9344 RIO LINDA VISIONS Monday January 12th 7:00 pm Fire Station 111, 6609 Rio Linda […]

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Rio Linda Water District is Back on Track

  As I looked through the board packet for the 12/15/14 Rio Linda / Elverta Community Water District board meeting, something caught my eye in the minutes from the November meeting. Director Duane Anderson thanked the outgoing directors (Caron and Longo) and outlined what has been accomplished over the past two years. After so many years […]

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Refurbished Bikes for Children in Need

There is more going on than transferring trash at the County North Area Recovery Station (NARS) on Roseville Road. For Sacramento County Sheriff’s Toy Project, unused bikes are being separated out of trash piles and collected weekly to be refurbished and distributed to families and children in need. Upon seeing the nearly 40 bikes a […]

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Rio Linda Under Water, December 12 2014

We got a good dousing this week, saturating Rio Linda and Elverta but leaving drought-stricken California hungry for more. Unofficially, Rio Linda got nearly 4 inches in 24 hours from a warm Pacific storm saturated with tropical moisture. Dry Creek crested above flood stage, and poured over its banks. Thanks to ViAnn and Alyssa Todd […]

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Storm preparation tips from SMUD

Please review this important information and prepare for tonight’s storm We’re prepared for the storm expected to hit the Sacramento region tonight, and we want you to be prepared too. Please review the following tips and information as soon as possible: Prepare an emergency kit Begin by putting together a basic emergency kit that includes: […]

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Prepare for Coming Heavy Rain and Wind

via Sacramento County Emergency/Preparedness: ​A severe storm is coming and will be bringing heavy winds and rains for the valleys and significant snowfall in the mountains. The Sacramento Office of Emergency Services is coordinating with local service providers to prepare for the storm. The storm may cause power outages, localized flooding, downed trees and/or power […]

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Community Meetings for December 2014

RIO LINDA VISIONS Monday December 8th 7:00 pm Fire Station 111, 6609 Rio Linda Blvd. in Rio Linda Contact Mike Huiras 916-320-9520 CPAC – RIO LINDA/ELVERTA COMMUNITY PLANNING ADVISORY COUNCIL Wednesday December 24th (This will be cancelled or rescheduled – ed.) 7:00 pm Depot/Visitors Center, 6730 Front Street in Rio Linda RIO LINDA/ELVERTA CHAMBER OF […]

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Burden Takes Control as Knights Roll

It wasn’t hard to figure out that the (#2 seed and Valley Oak league co-champion) Sierra-Manteca game plan was going to be to shut down RL standout running back Marcel Brown. The question was where the Knight’s points were going to come from. The answer was quarterback Zak Burden. While the Sierra Timberwolves limited “Marvel” Brown […]

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Rio Linda/Elverta CPAC Meeting Wednesday 11/26/14

The Rio Linda/Elverta Community Planning Advisory Council will meet on Wednesday, November 26th at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the Rio Linda Depot Visitors’ Center, 6730 Front Street in Rio Linda. Two items are on the agenda; The 415 Lilac Lane community plan amendment, rezone, tentative subdivision map and exception. The Century Palms/Brothers Property Development […]

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Winter 2014 – Pot Hole Sweeps Week

[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”] Sacramento County Department of Transportation Michael Penrose , Director Sacramento CA. – The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT) will start its “Winter 2014 – Pothole Sweeps Week,” on November 17th […]

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RLERPD Hometown Holiday Events

The Rio Linda / Elverta Recreation and Parks District has some hometown holiday events for everyone to enjoy this year. Event: Holiday Craft Bazaar Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2014 Time: 10am-2pm Location: Rio Linda Community Center Fee: FREE Event: Breakfast with Santa Date: Saturday Dec 13, 2014 Time: 9am-12pm Location: Rio Linda Community Center Fee: […]