The Sacramento Public Library will reopen its Rio Linda branch at 902 Oak Lane, Rio Linda, on Tuesday, July 17 at 1 p.m. The 4,000-square-foot leased building has been closed since mid April due to water damage from roof leakage. Rio Linda Library staff will host a reopening celebration at 3 p.m. on July 17, […]
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Big Grass Fire, Dry Creek Rd at U street
Friday afternoon Metro Fire was busy knocking down a grass fire that burned most of the open field between U Street and Elverta Road, from Dry Creek Road to 16th street. Thanks to Starr Nadin Craft and Cheryl Hayer for pictures blatantly stolen from Facebook. [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=”” […]
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Rio Linda Fireworks Stands
It’s fireworks time again, and that means fundraising for our local organizations. I’ve created a map to display where each of the fireworks stands are around town (and I’m sure I’ve missed a few!). The huge demand for fireworks during the 4th of July season provides non-profit groups with the opportunity to earn significant amounts […]
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July 25th Steak Feed Fundraiser in conjunction with Western Region Water Ski Championships
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Rio Linda Centennial All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner and Dance
Rio Linda Centennial Committee and the American Legion Post 521 are hosting an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner and dance on Saturday to raise funds for the the town’s centennial celebrations. The main celebration is planned Oct. 5-7. Saturday’s event is scheduled from 5 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 6700 Eighth St., Rio Linda. Tickets are $10 per […]
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US News & World Report Awards RLHS a Silver Medal
Rio Linda High School was awarded a silver medal and ranked 1,605th nationally and 337th within the state of California.
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Man shoots self after killing girlfriend in Rio Linda
The suspect in a Rio Linda murder-suicide was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound Thursday night.
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Jeff Gordon Comes Back Home
At five years old, father John Bickford strapped Gordon into a quater-midget at Hayer Speedway.
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Second Location Announced for Keema Independent Study High School
Keema Independent Study High School will be opening a satellite program at the former Rio Linda Elementary School.
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It’s Pool Season!
the facility features a beautiful zero entry, water feature and quaint water slide for all ages. Pool hours vary due to the high volume of activities. Experienced lifeguards certified by American Red Cross will be on hand to assist with all of your recreational aquatic needs. With a brand new snack bar option there will be plenty to keep you busy at the Aquatics Facility.
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Vivien Johnson: Inmate Trying to Run the Asylum
Special to RioLindaOnline.com from Courtney Caron, former Rio Linda Elverta Community Water District Board President. As many know during the week I work out of town. This means that it is sometimes difficult to be in person at public meetings. Rather than abandon my duties, I have set up teleconferencing, which is a legal way […]
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North Country News in Review, June 2012
This past week saw the monthly assassination of the facts known as the North Country News hit the grocery stores. It did not disappoint. Barely coherent and definitely incompetent RLECWD director Vivien Spicer-Johnson continues to print her pseudofacts, doublethink and propaganda under the guise of her First Amendment protection. In the current issue (June 2012) […]
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Who are they? The Dry Creek Parkway Advisory Committee
The Dry Creek Parkway Advisory Committee is made up of representatives of local communities such as Rio Linda/Elverta, North Highlands/Antelope, the bicycle community, the equestrian community, etc.
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Rio Linda High School 2012 Graduation Pictures
I attended RLHS graduation out at Raley Field last night, and wouldn’t you know it… forgot my camera! So I took a few snaps with my phone, and pilfered a couple of pictures from Facebook (Thanks Rhena!). Congratulations to all of our graduating Seniors.
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Pictures from 2012 Thunder in the Park
Rio Linda’s annual Thunder in the Park classic car show was a great success once again. Thanks to all the hard work from the Thunderbolts car club, the Rio Linda Elverta Parks and Recreation District and the Rio Linda Elverta Chamber of Commerce to bring us this event that gets better every single year. [fusion_builder_container […]
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Twin Rivers program seeks donations to help needy kids start college life
MacMillan is hoping a program will help deserving students make the transition from home to dorms and apartments.
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Call for Photographs – 100 Years of Memories: Rio Linda Centennial History Book
Rio Linda/Elverta, CA—Current and former residents of Rio Linda and Elverta have an opportunity to make history by submitting vintage and current photographs of the area’s people, places and things for an upcoming history book. The goal is to celebrate and reflect 100 years of Rio Linda/Elverta’s past, present and future by showcasing family and […]
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RLECWD 05/21/12 Board Meeting live blog
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An Open Letter to Jerry Trautman, Board President, Rio Linda-Elverta Community Water District
Six times starting in December of 2010, Director Vivien Johnson has walked out of meetings, or no-showed for meetings without previously being excused by the board president.
