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Dry Creek Parkway Trail Project to Break Ground in 2025

by John Todd

​​The Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks is excited to announce its Dry Creek Parkway Trail project! This project is made possible thanks to a recommendation by the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) that was adopted as part of the California Transportation Commission’s 2023 Active Transportation Program. “We are thrilled with the Commission’s decision […]

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Christmas tree hunting? Better move fast!

by RioLindaOnlineStaff

Northern Californians Prepare for Time-Honored Christmas Tree Harvesting Tradition As the holiday season draws near, many Northern California families are gearing up for a cherished annual tradition: harvesting their own Christmas trees. In the upcoming weeks, permits for this festive activity will become available in various forests across the state. One of the prominent locations […]

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Obituary: Robert Culp

by John Todd

May 16, 1938 – October 20, 2023 Our father and grandfather, Robert “Bob” Culp passed away Friday October 20th, 2023. He died peacefully in his home of 62 years in Elverta, California. Dad was born May 16th, 1938 in Wagoner, OK to Bertha Odell and Harry Israel Culp. He was one of eight children. At […]

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Three Members of Rio Linda Family Admit Guilt in Massive $600 Million Stolen Catalytic Converter Operation

by John Todd

Sacramento, CA — Yesterday, Monday, October 16th, 2023, three members of a Rio Linda family confessed to their involvement in a far-reaching conspiracy to steal and transport catalytic converters worth a staggering $600 million from California to New Jersey. U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert made this announcement, highlighting the severity of the nationwide theft operation, […]

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Rite-Aid Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

by John Todd

Rite Aid, one of the largest pharmacy chains in the United States, and the only pharmacy local to Rio Linda, has taken the step of filing for bankruptcy as it grapples with a slew of difficulties, including plummeting sales and a barrage of over a thousand lawsuits related to alleged improper opioid prescription practices. The […]

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This Week in Rio Linda High School Sports – 10/16/23-10/21/23

by John Todd

This Week in Sports (10/16/23-10/21/23): Monday, October 16 Tuesday, October 17 Wednesday, October 18 Thursday, October 19 Friday, October 20 Saturday, October 21 Purchase event tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/CA8022 See home varsity football and 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 Go Knights!!

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Obituary: JT Thomas

by John Todd

This morning we got the unfortunate news that JT Thomas passed on Friday. For 26 years, JT was part of the Rio Linda High School Football staff, and for 26 years, he made sure that the football team only drank Rio Linda Water. When the team played an away game, JT always brought the team’s […]

Posted inThe Big Picture

Aftershock 2023 – The Big Picture

by John Todd

The annual Aftershock Festival has come and gone, its latest edition at Discovery Park delivering headbanging good times once again. Rio Linda Online is pleased to present a treasure trove of captivating photographs showcasing the event, musicians, attendees and all-comers. Were you there? Let us know! Aftershock ’23 boasted a stellar lineup of rock and […]

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Knights Fall to Casa Robles 45-14

by John Todd

The Rio Linda Knights football club has hit a rough patch in the schedule. After winning 3 in a row versus Lincoln, Cordova, and Foothill, the Knights have lost the last three to Placer, Dixon, and Casa Roble. This most recent game versus #8 ranked Casa Roble was the final home game of the season, […]

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Obituary: Lois Jeanne Miller

by John Todd

November 24, 1938 – September 24, 2023 Elverta, California – Jeanne passed on a sunny Sunday morning. Jeanne was a caring wife to Ike for 56 years, mother to Diana and Lisa, grandmother to Shelby, sister to Ginger, and friend to many. Jeanne loved spending time in the garden, golfing, and summers at the racetrack […]

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This Week in Rio Linda High School Sports (10/2/23-10/7/23)

by John Todd

Monday, October 2 Tuesday, October 3 Wednesday, October 4 Thursday, October 5 Friday, October 6 Saturday, October 7 Purchase event tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/CA8022 See home varsity football and volleyball games live-streamed: https://www.youtube.com/@riolindahighschoolathletics/streams Purchase Rio Linda athletic spirit gear: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/california/riolinda/rio-linda-high-school Go Knights!!Larry BibayoffAthletic DirectorWater Polo and SwimmingRio Linda Senior High School

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Ruth Grosinsky 1960 – 2023

by John Todd

Ruth was born 07/19/1960 in Flint, Michigan, and passed on 09/15/2023 in Sacramento, CA Ruthie came to California at the tender age of 18. She lived & worked at several jobs in the beginning of putting down roots in California. She eventually landed in Rio Linda with many of her family members. She made Rio […]