Sterling Caviar, based in Elverta, has been placed into receivership following claims by creditors that the company is indebted to them by over $23 million. The company was acquired by Eugene Fernandez for $6.2 million in October 2020 from Stolt-Nielsen through his holding company, Hyde Road Agricultural Associates. In April 2020, Sterling Caviar secured a […]
This Week in Rio Linda High School Sports (4/29/24-5/3/24)
Monday, April 29 Tuesday, April 30 Wednesday, May 1 Thursday, May 2 Friday, May 3 Purchase event tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/CA8022 Purchase Rio Linda athletic spirit gear: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/california/riolinda/rio-linda-high-school
KVMR Celtic Festival, May 3 to 5 @ Nevada County Fairgrounds
Now in its 26th year of producing California’s greatest Celtic music festivals, this gathering features international, national, and local acts over three fun-filled days. Whether you’re a fan of Celtic music or not makes little difference as this curated festival delivers something for everyone. Just some of the many, wholly different musical acts on this […]
Editorial – How Long Will We Endure Mary Harris?
Sigh… The RLE Water Board meetings are getting spicy again. That doesn’t shock me… It’s the same people sitting in the same chairs. What’s the definition of insanity? Electing the same people over and over and expecting a different outcome, right? Mary Harris (Garrison) has been on the water board for most of the past […]
This Week in Rio Linda High School Sports (4/23/24-4/27/24):
Tuesday, April 23 Wednesday, April 24 Thursday, April 25 Friday, April 26 Saturday, April 27 Purchase event tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/CA8022 See home varsity boys volleyball games livestreamed: https://www.youtube.com/@riolindahighschoolathletics/streams Purchase Rio Linda athletic spirit gear: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/california/riolinda/rio-linda-high-school
A-1 Storage LIEN AUCTION May 7 2024
PUBLIC LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business & Professions Code 21700, et seq. A‑1 Storage, 1346 Q Street, Rio Linda, CA 95673, will for the purpose of satisfying lien for storage, sell at public auction at 10:30 AM on MAY 7th, 2024 the contents of the storage spaces named below, which consist of […]
Baa-aad News for Fire Fuels
We’ve got some exciting news for you… The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks is gearing up for its multi-pronged efforts to reduce fire risk, defend wildlife habitats, and protect our natural resources and the neighborhoods adjacent to the parks. For its 2024 Fire Fuel Reduction Action Plan, the Department of Regional Parks has lined up sheep […]
I was trying to help, but I made a mistake.
Last month the Board of Supervisors heard a presentation about broken families and the struggles of our region’s most vulnerable children. The numbers were startling, and the stories were heartbreaking. We heard about the impact of families suffering from economic stress and children pushed into courts that could result in removal from their families. We […]
This Week in Rio Linda HS Sports 4/15/2024 – 4/20/2024
Monday, April 15 Tuesday, April 16 Wednesday, April 17 Thursday, April 18 Friday, April 19 Saturday, April 20 Purchase event tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/CA8022 See home varsity boys volleyball games livestreamed: https://www.youtube.com/@riolindahighschoolathletics/streams Purchase Rio Linda athletic spirit gear: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/california/riolinda/rio-linda-high-school
Rite Aid Adds Two More Sacramento-Area Stores to the Growing Closure List
Rite Aid has declared its intention to shutter an additional 53 store locations, which adds to the approximately 200 closures initiated since the company entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year. The drugstore chain, based in Philadelphia, has experienced annual financial losses for multiple consecutive years. It also confronts legal challenges similar to those faced […]
Sacramento County Enhances Support for Local Non-Profit Organizations to Boost Community Services
Sacramento County is intensifying its collaborations with local non-profit community-based organizations (CBOs) to enhance the quality of life for its residents. Recognizing the critical role these organizations play in providing essential educational, health, and social services, the county is committed to strengthening the infrastructure of CBOs to expand their reach and effectiveness, particularly in underserved […]
Sacramento County Tightens Fireworks Regulations with New Ordinance
On April 9, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors adopted significant amendments to the county’s fireworks regulations. These changes are designed to better control the sale and use of fireworks, and introduce stricter penalties for violations. Key changes to the fireworks ordinance include: The ordinance also substantially increases fines related to the use of fireworks […]
California’s Salmon Fisheries to Remain Closed Throughout 2024, Echoing Previous Year’s Restrictions
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) resolved on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, to once again recommend the closure of California’s commercial and recreational ocean salmon fisheries for the remainder of the year. This decision, aimed at conserving dwindling salmon populations, is a repeat of the similar action taken in 2023. Salmon populations in California continue […]
‘A Brazilian Carnaval in Sacramento’ to take place at CLARA Studios, April 13.
Brazilian-born dancer Marta Santos first came to California in 2000 and immediately started to promote Brazilian culture in Sacramento with events and dance classes. Additionally, she also runs a professional dance group – Samba da Terra – which has performed at countlessvenues and festivals all over the region. Not one to sit idle, Marta has […]
North Watt Project Receives Funding while M Street Still Without Streetlights
The Sacramento Department of Transportation (SacDOT) is poised to significantly enhance North Watt Avenue, aiming to meet the diverse safety and mobility requirements of that community. However, the Rio Linda M Street streetlight project has now been stuck in limbo for eight years. The North Watt project has garnered attention and support from the Sacramento […]
New Residential/Retail Development Proposed for Watt & I Street In North Highlands
A proposed development plan aims to transform four separate parcels along Watt Avenue in North Highlands into a mixed-use space featuring residential units and retail shops. If approved, the adjustments and rezoning would enable the construction of single-family homes, multiple apartment complexes, and two new retail establishments across these parcels, which are divided by a […]
Rite Aid Advances with Bankruptcy Plan and Evaluates Sale Options
Pharmacy giant Rite Aid, which has a storefront at 6420 Rio Linda Blvd, has secured judicial approval to initiate voting on a bankruptcy reorganization strategy. This plan could see the majority of the firm’s equity transferred to bondholders while still entertaining potential sale prospects. During a judicial session in Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge […]
Sacramento County Homeless Outreach Report 2023
The Board of Supervisors, at its March 26 meeting, received a report on outreach and engagement efforts to address homelessness in the unincorporated County and Regional Parkway System. In its March 12 meeting, the Board received an update about the Homeless Services Partnership Agreement between the County and the City of Sacramento. The County of […]
New Development Plans Unveiled for Vacant North Natomas Lot
A previously underdeveloped parcel at the southwest corner of Del Paso and Truxel roads in Sacramento’s North Natomas neighborhood is set for transformation. A recent proposal submitted to the city outlines a mixed-use development project at 2380 Del Paso Road, promising a combination of residential and commercial spaces. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the […]
Early Morning Shooting Incident on Palidin Way in Rio Linda
Sheriff’s investigators suspect gang involvement. In the early hours of Wednesday, March 27, 2024, North Patrol Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 7100 block of Paladin Way, Rio Linda, following reports of a shooting incident. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers found that two houses had been fired upon, with one house being hit […]