The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District plans to treat the agricultural area west of East Levee Road between Elverta Road and Elkhorn Blvd (Grandpark) for adult mosquitoes that may carry the potentially fatal West Nile virus. Visit the Vector Control Spraying Update page for a complete list of scheduled treatments. For additional treatment questions and answers, please see […]
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Placer County Firefighters Contain Blaze at Abandoned Property
On Wednesday, firefighters successfully halted the spread of a fire that ignited in a building and extended to nearby vegetation at an abandoned property in Placer County, according to Cal Fire. The blaze, located at the intersection of S. Brewer Road and Baseline Road, produced a thick column of black smoke visible in the southwestern […]
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Get Hooked! Free Fishing Day is Saturday
The first of California’s two free fishing days in 2024 is coming up following the Independence Day holiday. On free fishing days — which land on Saturday, July 6, and Saturday, Aug. 31 — the public can fish throughout the Golden State without a fishing license. For those new to fishing, this is an opportunity […]
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Lost Pet Fees Waived Through July 15th
While fireworks and holiday events are great for humans, the loud noises can be frightening for pets who may flee or run away. In order to quickly reunite scared, stray animals with their owners, Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is waiving owner redemption fees through July 15, 2024, except for animals in any ongoing investigation, […]
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Placer County Spraying for Mosquitoes 7-4/5
The agricultural areas, rice fields, and marshes of West Placer County are scheduled for an aerial larvicide treatment on July 4th and 5th, 2024. Treatments will occur during the daylight hours, most commonly in the early morning through the early afternoon. The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District began aerial treatment for adult mosquitoes in […]
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Sac County: 4th of July Safety Tips and Reminders
Sacramento County wants to remind residents to add safety measures to their Independence Day activities to ensure that these celebrations remain fun. Whether your holiday fun includes outdoor time at a park, swimming, grilling or fireworks, here are a few tips to ensure you, your family members and neighbors have a safe and happy holiday. […]
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Sacramento Fireworks- The Danger of Tradition
For many people, July 4th is synonymous with fireworks. Who hasn’t enjoyed a summer evening in a friend’s backyard or a park, watching vibrant displays light up the night sky? However, this cherished Independence Day tradition poses significant dangers in wildfire-prone California, especially during hot and dry spells like the current one. Recently, two brush […]
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Sacramento County Activates Cooling Centers
Next week, beginning Monday and extending through the week, temperatures are expected to rise above 100 degrees for several days in a row. The County and most of the cities in the county are activating cooling centers/spaces for the week. Locations, days and times are listed below. All community members are welcome. Where allowed, pets […]
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Arsonist Arrested for Rio Linda Fires
As we enter the month of July, and this purgatorial hot and dry weather pattern, I had occasion to talk briefly with Metro Fire Director Cinthia Saylors about some of the issues relevant to the Rio Linda/Elverta community. This wildfire season has gotten off to a prolific start, with major fires in our area within […]
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Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Homeless Encampments
On Friday, the Supreme Court upheld laws in Grant’s Pass, Oregon, that ban homeless residents from sleeping outdoors, asserting that the regulations do not violate the Constitution’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. This decision, which could impact policies on homelessness across the Western United States, was made by a 6-3 vote split along ideological […]
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Bike Trail Extending to Placer County
The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SacDOT) has secured grant funds to initiate the first phase of extending the Sacramento Northern Bike Trail to the Placer County line. Currently, the trail terminates at the Elverta Park and Ride lot, approximately a mile and a half from the Placer County border. SacDOT will receive $564,864 to […]
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Sacramento County approves North Highlands apartment project
Here’s something we rarely see in the North Highlands/Antelope area lately; a new ground-up apartment complex project. The New Green Apartments at Larchmont Village will feature 172 units in three-story buildings located just south of the Food Maxx shopping center, at the intersection of Watt Avenue and Larchmont Drive in North Highlands. The application highlights […]
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Volunteers Needed to Comfort Shelter Pets July 4th
Keep Pets Calm During 4th of July Fireworks: Bradshaw Animal Shelter Seeks Public Help Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is reaching out to the public for assistance in keeping shelter pets calm during the upcoming 4th of July fireworks. The loud noises from fireworks can cause significant distress to animals both inside and outside the […]
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Placer County to Spray for Mosquitoes June 27-28
West Placer County’s agricultural areas, rice fields, and marshes are scheduled for aerial larvicide treatment once again on Thursday and Friday, June 27th and 28th. Larval treatments involve an EPA-registered biorational mosquito larvicide applied by a low-flying aircraft to prevent the emergence of adult mosquitoes and reduce the risk of mosquito-transmitted diseases. Treatments will occur during […]
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Placer County to Spray for Mosquitoes June 25
The agricultural areas, rice fields, and marshes of West Placer County are scheduled for an aerial larvicide treatment tonight, June 25th. Larval treatments involve an EPA-registered biorational mosquito larvicide applied by a low-flying aircraft to prevent the emergence of adult mosquitoes and reduce the risk of mosquito-transmitted diseases. Treatments will occur during the daylight hours, […]
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Totally Tubular! 80’s mini-fest plays Hard Rock Live June 27
One night only! Thursday, June 27, at Hard Rock Live in Wheatland As luck would have it, 80’s-themed festivals are making a huge comeback. Thanks to talent buyer and show producer AKA (CPO) Chief Party Officer Jon Pleeter who curated the multiple market Totally Tubular 2024 tour, things kick off on June 25th in Seattle […]
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Free Ice Cream at Meg’s this Thursday
The Rio Linda Elverta Chamber of Commerce is hosting an “ice cream social” at Meg’s Creamery this Thursday. The Chamber invites everyone to enjoy a FREE scoop of ice cream and stick around to talk to and meet our Chamber directors and members. The event will take place on Thursday June 27th, 6 pm at […]
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The 2024 Fire Season is Here.
Fueled by dry and windy conditions, more than two dozen fires have erupted across the state in the past week, including the two largest blazes of the year so far — the Post fire northwest of Los Angeles and the Sites fire in Colusa County, northwest of Sacramento. By Wednesday evening, the Sites fire had […]
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Fireworks – Keep it Legal!
With Independence Day coming up, it’s always a good idea to know the risks of fireworks, only use legal fireworks and stay safe when using them. If you see or suspect illegal firework usage, please report it! When it comes to fireworks, we want to keep it safe and keep it legal! The Use or […]
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Deadly Collision on Base Line Road
A two-vehicle collision occurred on Base Line Road on Monday in Elverta, west of Roseville in Sacramento County. The incident took place in front of 8800 Base Line Road at approximately 12:54 p.m., as reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). CHP officials stated that the crash involved a red Nissan Rogue SUV and a […]
