The Amgen Tour of California bicycle race came through Rio Linda on Monday, and I went to the corner of Elkhorn and East Levee to see the riders pass. It was interesting, but the bikes were really moving so it was a very brief visit to our berg. I got there at around 2:30, and […]
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Community Watch, May 19 5:30pm
The Community Watch Meeting is scheduled for Next Thursday, May 19, 2011 to begin at 5:30pm. Location: RLE Community Center 810 Oak Lane Rio Linda, CA 95673 The CHP, Sac Sheriff and TRPD Agencies are invited. Bring your Community Crime Concerns to the Meeting for a discussion and possible answers.
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Elverta man sentenced in 16th street crash
An Elverta man who crashed into a sports utility vehicle and killed a woman in north Sacramento County last year has been sentenced to seven years in state prison.
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September 20, 1986 – Sacramento Bee
Sunview Place — at 8th and Q streets in Rio Linda.
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Rio Linda Road Rage
Y’know, something happened this morning that really bothered me. It’s not something that would happen anywhere else, but because of the strange alignment of I street and Elkhorn Blvd. in front of Rio Linda High School I see it happening all the time. In the morning and afternoon, parents often turn from eastbound Elkhorn onto […]
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Monday Memories: 49’er Drive-In
One of the most popular discussions we’ve ever had on the Facebook page has been about the 49er Drive In on Marysville Blvd. The Bell Drive In opened around 1950 with just one screen… what those of us who worked there know as “field 3”, the largest of what ultimately became a 6 screen theater. […]
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Rio Linda Elverta Food Closet needs your help!
From Kathy Young at Twin Rivers USD; The Rio Linda Elverta Food Closet is in desperate need of funds and food items. Donations are accepted between 10am and noon on Thursday’s. 6800 Sixth Street, Rio Linda 916.991.1638 http://rlhs-trusd-ca.schoolloop.com/news/view?id=1301752614503
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Civil War Experience at Gibson Ranch
Abe Lincoln and friends happily invite you to the annual GIBSON RANCH CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTMENT May 21st and 22nd, 2011! Come participate in the 1860’s: tour Civilian, Yankee and Confederate Camps, enjoy music, food, battle re-enactments (complete with cannon fire), interact with living history representatives. General Admission: $6/each Kids (9 and under): FREE PARKING: $5/car […]
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10th Annual Thunder in Depot Park
Thunder in Depot Park, The Capitol Auto Club’s annual car show is back for 2011. This year’s event will take place on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday May 28th from 8am to 4pm at Depot Park in beautiful Downtown Rio Linda. $20.00 Entry Fee “Just Show Up –No Pre-Reg!” FIRST 100 Entries get a FREE […]
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Gibson Ranch Celebration
On Saturday April 23rd, there will be a grand re-opening event at Gibson Ranch. The schedule is as follows: 2pm: Opening Ceremony 2pm to 5pm: No-host barbecue 3pm to 5pm: Pony Rides 5pm: Ice Cream Social & Ice Cream Eating Contest There will also be nursery characters, hay rides, face painting, petting zoo, bounce houses, […]
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Vista del Lago to host football coaches clinic
Mike Morris of Rio Linda will put on the “Bare Bones” football clinic for area coaches from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Vista del Lago.
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The Worldwide Thirst For Clean Drinking Water
Our water bill is less than half what our cable TV bill or our cell phone bill is. So cities are starved for financial resources and water utilities are often in terrible shape.
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Taking some time off…
Sorry for the lack of new content folks. I’ve been sick for the better part of the last three weeks, and really haven’t felt like being on the computer. I’ve had to maintain my job search, and all my energy has gone into that. I visited the doctor yesterday, so I’m hoping this should all […]
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Dog Obedience Training Class
One of the best ways to establish a great relationship with your canine Best Friend. Who will enjoy these sessions of your undivided attention. Dogs must be 6 mos. or older and have all shots. You’ll need a slip collar (choke chain … except for toy breeds) & a 6′ leach. APRIL 5 – MAY […]
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Aqua Knights swim team welcomes new head coach
The Rio Linda Elverta Aqua Knights Swim Team is gearing up for another wet and wild summer!
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Gibson Ranch Volunteer Day 3/26
From Doug Ose: When we gathered for the Rio Linda Chamber of Commerce meeting last week, Hal Morris raised the idea of a volunteer day at Gibson Ranch between March 22 and April 1. Hal suggested Saturday March 26 or Sunday March 27. Since Wednesday I have talked with my landscape contractor regarding how this […]
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The Other Thing…
Don Flesch has his “This and That” column in the Rio Linda News, so I figure we’ll call this one “The Other Thing”. Aren’t I a stitch? So with a Pepsi Max in one hand and Bjork’s “Vespertine” on my headphones here’s a bunch of stuff that needs to make it here somehow. It ain’t […]
