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Rio Linda Library Grand Opening Celebration
The Rio Linda branch of the Sacramento Public Library has nearly completed it’s move from the old MarVal Plaza location, to the expanded and refurbished location at Rio Linda Elementary School. The folks at the library have planned a day of celebration to break in the new digs. 10:30 am: Opening ceremonies Rio Linda High […]
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2013 California Standards Perfect Test Scores
Great news for Twin Rivers Unified School District … 130 students received a perfect score on their 2013 CST (California Standards Tests). What an awesome accomplishment for these students. [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”] This is […]
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Large Marijuana Grow Near RLHS – CBS 13
Nearly 100 plants were discovered in a bust by Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies blocks away from Rio Linda High School. With harvest season about to start, marijuana plants are giving off a much stronger odor than usual, leading people who live near the grows to call the sheriff’s department to complain. “You could smell it […]
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No. 14 Roseville 22, No. 13 Rio Linda 14 in Roseville
Picture a suburban Placer County football stadium… The Rio Linda Knights walked into Roseville’s Hansen Field expecting a football game. What they ended up with was a bit of the Twilight Zone. With 5 seconds left on the clock, and the Tigers leading 16-14, the Knights were lining up for a game winning walk-off field […]
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2nd Annual Chrome, Nickle and Brass in the Grass
On September 21st the 2nd Annual Chrome, Nickle and Brass on the Grass Antique Car Show will take place at Depot Park in Rio Linda. This event is sponsored by the RLE Chamber of Commerce and RLE Recreation and Park District. Registration is from 9am to 10am and the event will be held from 10am to 2pm. This […]
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Back in the Day: Sacramento County says “NO” to Rio Linda-Elverta Law Enforcement
Taken from The Rio Linda News, July 20th, 2007 In a presentation to the RLE Community Watch on June 21, 2007, Jerry Trautman spoke before more than 50 community members and law enforcement officers on the Rio Linda Elverta community’s need for better law enforcement. Trautman indicated that the method, process and legislation currently exists […]
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Rio Linda Blues Fest Recap
From RLHS Instructor Tom Kent: We had a great event this past weekend (August 17th and 18th) the 2nd Annual Rio Linda Blues Fest Benefit. Lee Godfrey and Deanna Calico, the proprietors of the 1-4-5 Club in Rio Linda were the sponsors of the event. With the help from the Rio Linda-Elverta Recreation and Parks Dept., the […]
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Dickinson Bill to Streamline Development of Mather and McClellan Air Force Bases Sent to the Governor
Sacramento – Today, Assembly Bill 121 authored by Assemblymember Roger Dickinson (D-Sacramento) was given final approval by the Assembly on a 60-16 bipartisan vote and now goes to Governor Brown for his action. The bill would provide an exemption allowing Sacramento County to sell or enter into a lease, concession, or managerial contract involving properties at […]
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News10: Explosives and assault weapons found on Rio Linda property
News10 and other news outlets report that explosives, assault weapons, thousands in cash and multiple passports were found at a Rio Linda property Friday night. Andreas H. Koertel, 46, was arrested by Placer County sheriff’s deputies after a traffic stop, sheriff’s office spokesperson Dena Erwin said. During the traffic stop, deputies found firearms and meth in […]
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USA Today: Team Leadership and Town Pride Push Rio Linda Knights
RIO LINDA, CA – The Knights will be diving into the new season with high hopes for another great year full of victories. Last season, Rio Linda finished the regular season with an 8-3 record, eventually losing to Antelope in the first round of the playoffs. Included in last seasons victories, was a very impressive […]
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Support the Country Faire!
Did you know people are still talking about what a great time they had at last year’s Centennial Celebration? Over three thousand people came out to celebrate the history of Rio Linda and the event was such a huge success the community is asking for more! So, in partnership with the Rio Linda Elverta Recreation […]
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Vendors Wanted for Rio Linda Elverta Country Faire
Vendors Wanted for the Rio Linda Elverta Country Faire Saturday September 14, 2013 Craft/food vendors wanted, must have Health Dept. permits/license for food vendors, One “brand name” per retail vendor such as Avon, Scentsy etc. Already have Scentsy, Tupperware, Mary Kay. Need home made crafters. Booth is $25 for 10 x 10 space. 8:30 […]
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Roy Hayer Memorial Speedway Early History
An award was given to Erwin Hayer this last weekend at the Hayer Memorial Speedway to honor the Hayer Family’s involvement and dedication to the sport over the years. Dawwna Paniagua covered the history of the track below; Quarter midget racing in Sacramento County was first held in the parking lot of a Sears and […]
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Community Awareness Safety Alliance update for July 2013
Some quick notes from the July 18th Rio Linda/Elverta Community Awareness Safety Alliance meeting: Along with Wendy Whitehouse of the Rio Linda Facebook group, we rallied nearly 50 members of our community to the meeting. What a great turnout, and we thank you very much for getting involved! Numbers have a huge impact, so keep […]
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Elverta Company Turned Global: Sterling Caviar
By Candace Lampe Taylor On a blazing June afternoon, Peter Struffenegger, general manager of Sterling Caviar, steps inside the cool, damp and dimly lit metal building that houses 13 ground-level tanks, each holding 75,000 gallons of warm, re-circulating water and hundreds of adult white sturgeon. Several fins break the surface as a school of 70-pound, […]
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Rio Linda Elementary School Site Update
Twin Rivers USD trustee Bob Bastian dropped us a line to keep the community up to date on the happenings at the Rio Linda Elementary School site: June 14, 2013 Letter to the Editor: I would like to give the community an update on the Rio Linda Elementary School site. The Keema Education Center located at the site off 6th Street is operational and doing […]
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New Principal Hired for Regency Park Elementary
[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”] A new principal has been hired for Regency Park Elementary School in Natomas. The Twin Rivers Unified school board last week approved hiring Timothy R. Hammons, according to school district spokesperson […]
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Parolee Held in Rio Linda Firebomb Attack
(via THE NATOMAS BUZZ) [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”] A parolee was returned to custody last night after he firebombed an occupied residence in Rio Linda. Billie Cooper, 50, is being held without bail and faces […]
