As part of the County’s Development Review Process Improvements Initiative to streamline development services and provide outstanding customer service, Sacramento County is launching an innovative element to the mix: Development Program Managers (DPMs). Rick Balazs and Chelsea Bowman are set to play a pivotal role in expediting projects aimed at enhancing the vitality of the […]
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Stay Healthy and Informed This Flu Season
Article Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023 As the seasons change and cooler weather sets in, so does the onset of flu season. In addition to the annual influenza virus, the ongoing concern of COVID-19 continues to be a critical health issue. Staying healthy this flu season requires a combination of preventative measures and timely medical intervention. […]
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Two Hospitalized After North Highlands Shooting
In the early hours of Wednesday, November 1, 2023, Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an incident that unfolded on Cornelia Way in North Highlands. At approximately 1:30 A.M., law enforcement received multiple reports of a brawl at a residence in the 4100 block of Cornelia Way. Callers also conveyed that gunshots had been […]
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FBI Seeking to Identify Potential Victims of Sacramento Man Alleged to Have Sexually Exploited a Child
Sacramento – The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Sacramento Field Office is seeking to identify potential victims of Dakota Jeremiah Pevino, 35, of Sacramento. Pevino was arrested on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, for alleged sexual exploitation of a child. The charge is only an allegation; the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty […]
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Dry Creek Parkway Trail Project to Break Ground in 2025
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!
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
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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Honorary Mayor Inaugural Dinner November 4th
In just ten days, On Saturday, November 4th, the Rio Linda Elverta Chamber of Commerce will host the 2024 Honorary Mayor Inaugural Dinner. Act fast! Only 19 tickets remain as of publication. Also featured during the event will be the first-ever “Community Champion” award. The Rio Linda Elverta Community Champion Award will go to a […]
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It’s Flood Preparedness Week in Sacramento County
The 2023 California Flood Preparedness Week is October 21 through October 28. This is a good time to make sure residents know what to do in case we have a repeat of last January’s storms. It is important for you to know the flood risk to your home or business. After years of drought, the floods of 2023 […]
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Sheriff K-9 “Philbert” Nabs Armed Elverta Felon
On Saturday, October 21st, 2023, at approximately 11 PM, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a disturbance call at a residence on El Reno Avenue in Elverta. A male subject, later identified as Darrion Jamerson-Keosodsay, was at the caller’s residence with a gun and was refusing to leave. While on the phone with dispatch, […]
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Sac Sheriff: October 8th Looting of Elkhorn and Rio Linda Blvd 7/11
On October 8, 2023, at approximately 11:30 PM, the 7-11 convenience store on Elkhorn Boulevard in Rio Linda was terrorized after a nearby sideshow when dozens of individuals vandalized and looted the store. While Sacramento County Sheriff’s North Patrol deputies were on scene approximately five minutes after the call, those responsible for the damages and […]
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Three Members of Rio Linda Family Admit Guilt in Massive $600 Million Stolen Catalytic Converter Operation
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
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
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
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 […]
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Aftershock 2023 – The Big Picture
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
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
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)
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
