Folsom, Calif. – (Aug. 2, 2023) – Students from Cordova, Mesa and Rio Linda high schools Monday rolled up their sleeves to make a difference for single moms and their kids this summer. The students, part of SAFE Credit Union’s annual corporate summer internship program, painted classrooms and sorted donations for Single Mom Strong Monday at their Single Mom’s Empowerment […]
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Medical cannabis paved the way for legalization in California. Now patients feel left behind.
Frustration runs deep among medical cannabis patients and advocates who say the commercial market created by Proposition 64 in 2016 isn’t meeting their needs. Written by Alexei Koseff and Presented by Rio Linda Online, in Partnership with CalMatters. Turn off Highway 99 in rural Elverta, drive five miles down the road and you’ll find a […]
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National Night Out 2023 edition was a Big Success!
The 2023 edition of Rio Linda’s National Night Out event was a great event. We had one of the biggest attendances we’ve seen in some time, and we had many Rio Linda and Elverta organizations helping out, serving potato salad, cooking hot dogs, and sno-cones, and educating the community on what they do. National Night […]
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Rio Linda National Night Out August 1, 2023
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. It’s held on the first Tuesday in August every year. The goal of National Night Out is to raise awareness as a community-based day and to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement. The event gives neighbors an opportunity to join […]
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Rio Linda High School Baseball/Softball Complex Ribbon-Cutting Scheduled for August 11th
The ribbon cutting and dedication for the long-awaited Rio Linda High School Baseball and Softball complex is now scheduled for Friday, August 11th at 8am. The entire community has had their eyes on this project’s progress, as the unusually heavy winter rains brought the construction to a halt and continued to push the completion date […]
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Sue Frost declines to seek re-election in 2024
This morning Sacramento County District 4 Supervisor Sue Frost sent out a short message via email this morning, informing supporters that she would not be seeking re-election in 2024. The message says, in part; “I have announced that I will not be seeking re-election in 2024. It was a difficult decision, but one that I […]
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Episiode #2: Rio Linda Online Podcast featuring Tommy Hall
We spend an hour with Rio Linda's Honorary Mayor, clothing entrepreneur, parolee advocate, erstwhile sprint car driver, and incredible shrinking man, Tommy Hall. We spend time talking about his journey from addiction and prison to where he is now, clean and sober and helping others on their path. We also talk about the Konnected school […]
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Harold Horrell Jr. 1928 – 2023
Harold Horrell, Jr.November 27, 1928 – July 9, 2023 Roseville, California – Harold Lovell Horrell, Jr. passed away July 9, 2023, with his wife of 75 years, Norma by his side, surrounded by family. Born in Fresno, CA, “Hal”, as he became known later in life, moved with his parents, Harold L. Horrell, Sr. and […]
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Placer County Aerial Insecticide Spraying Planned
Tonight, Wednesday, July 12 between 8:30 p.m. and 12 a.m. parts of west Placer County are scheduled for an aerial adulticide treatment due to positive West Nile virus mosquitoes, dead birds, and high adult mosquito counts. An EPA-registered mosquito insecticide will be applied in an ultra-low volume fog by aircraft to target adult mosquitoes. The […]
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It’s Slurpee Day 2023!
7-Eleven, the local convenience store chain, is celebrating Slurpee Day 2023 by offering customers a free taste of their signature frozen beverage. On July 11, 7-Eleven invites customers to cool down with a complimentary small Slurpee of their choice. The promotion is available at participating stores from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM local time, giving […]
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Want to Report Illegal Fireworks? Here’s How
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! The County has teamed up with cities, fire and law enforcement jurisdictions to share information on how to […]
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A California city was making a difference on homelessness. Then the money ran out
Special to Rio Linda Online from Marisa Kendall @CalMatters A new homeless outreach program pairing a social worker with a police officer in Grass Valley, a small town in the Sierra Nevada foothills, seemed to be working. The state-funded effort sent the team to homeless encampments, where they helped build trust among vulnerable people and persuaded […]
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California Highway Patrol and Office of Traffic Safety Promote Safe Driving During Independence Day
As the holiday season approaches, it’s a time of joy and festivity for many, but it also raises concerns for the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). In preparation for Independence Day, the CHP and its partner, the OTS, are joining forces to tackle the crisis on California’s roads. […]
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Heartwarming Conclusion for Eight-Year-Old Girl Who Witnessed Tragic Loss of Her Dog
RIO LINDA — In a heart-wrenching turn of events, an eight-year-old girl from Rio Linda experienced a moment no child should have to endure: witnessing the horrific demise of her beloved canine companion. The deputies who responded to the distressing incident were deeply affected by the sorrowful young girl. Three weeks ago, Priscilla Aguilar stood […]
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Doreen Irwin, November 21, 1939 – June 19, 2023
Doreen K. Irwin of Elverta, California, passed away on June 19, 2023, at 83. She peacefully departed in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by loving family and friends, after a long, courageous fight with a brain tumor. Doreen had a lifelong career as a choral director at Sacramento City College. Before retiring in […]
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Big Rig Wreck Kills Local Man
A North Highlands truck driver has died after a wreck on Interstate 80 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. According to state police, Victor Lysyuk, 60, of North Highlands, California, died after his rig crashed Saturday morning in Dennison Township, near mile marker 267 where he lost control, drove off an embankment, and rolled several times. He was […]
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Sue Frost: Prioritizing Your Safety
By Sue Frost My Pledge to Support Law Enforcement and Protect Our Neighborhoods. Recently, I received a distressing phone call from a constituent who was very upset, and understandably so. She described how two individuals unlawfully entered the retail store, armed with large bags to loot the store’s merchandise. The shattering of glass echoed through […]
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Antelope Man Dies in Motorcycle Collision
A tragic motorcycle fatality unfolded in Antelope on June 16 when a vehicle turned directly into the path of an oncoming motorcycle. The accident took place in the evening hours along southbound Walerga Road near Elverta Road. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a motorcycle rider was traveling south on Walerga Road when the […]
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David Louis Vaca 1935 – 2023
David Louis VacaAugust 24, 1935 – May 30, 2023 Fair Oaks, California – David Louis Vaca passed away peacefully in Fair Oaks on May 30, 2023 at the age of 87. The oldest of John and Ruth Vaca’s six children, Dave was born in Gridley, California. He is survived by sisters Rowena Vaca and Patsy […]
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Supporting Sacramento County’s LGBTQ+ Community
While Pride Month is a time to celebrate, it is also a time when members of the LGBTQ+ community look at the work that lies ahead. During Pride Month, Sacramento County’s Behavioral Health Services is encouraging LGBTQ+ individuals to focus on mental wellness, self-care, and their overall well-being. With help from community partners and the unwavering […]
