Ryan KARY, a suspect in a series of catalytic converter thefts at Sacramento International Airport, was apprehended by the Sacramento Sheriff Airport POP team on April 26, 2023, with the aid of detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau. A search of KARY’s home uncovered a cache of stolen goods, including two catalytic converters, four stolen […]
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2023 FFA Car Show
Rio Linda/Elverta loves our car shows, and this past Saturday (April 22) there couldn’t have been a more perfect day for a show. Temps in the high 70s, a light breeze and not a cloud in the sky made for a great day to shop the vendors, be wowed by the cars, and support the […]
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This Week in Rio Linda High School Sports (4/24/23-4/29/23)
Monday, April 24, 2023 Tuesday, April 25 Wednesday, April 26 Thursday, April 27 Friday, April 28 Saturday, April 29 Purchase event tickets (volleyball): https://gofan.co/app/school/CA8022 See home 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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Woman safe after local kidnapping attempt ends in gunfire, arrest in Elk Grove
A woman’s harrowing kidnapping ordeal ended this past Sunday thanks to the swift actions of California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers. The incident began just after 10:30 a.m. when officers received a call reporting that a woman was being held against her will in a black passenger van. Rio Linda Online contributor Mike Hawthorne was on […]
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This Week in Rio Linda High School Sports (4/11/23-4/14/23):
Tuesday, April 11 Wednesday, April 12 Thursday, April 13 Friday, April 14 Purchase event tickets (volleyball): https://gofan.co/app/school/CA8022 See home 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
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SacSheriff: North Highlands Suspect Aprehended by Sheriff K9 After Shooting at Deputies
At approximately 10:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an apartment on 34th Street in North Highlands regarding a welfare check. The caller stated they heard a big blast and found a bullet in their closet. As deputies arrived on scene, they located another shell casing and then began […]
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Kitten Season Begins
Animal shelters around the country are gearing up for what is known as “kitten season,” when cats begin to give birth to countless kitten litters. Typically beginning in late spring and continuing throughout summer, kitten season stretches the already-thin resources animal shelters and rescues have when the influx of unwanted cats and kittens crowd shelter […]
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Water Lantern Festival coming to Gibson Ranch
The Water Lantern Festival will be held at Gibson Ranch Regional Park in Elverta on June 10. The event involves people launching lanterns into the water around sunset and into the night. Once everyone gets a chance to launch their lantern into the water, attendees will “witness the beauty” of thousands of lanterns and lights […]
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The Big Picture: 2023 Eggstravaganza
This past Saturday, the first beautiful weather we’ve seen in a very long time allowed our community to get outside for a few hours and enjoy the sun while celebrating the easter holiday. The Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Parks District held its annual Eggstravaganza Easter celebration and egg hunt. In three different sessions, children […]
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Daniel Franklin Paige, 1954 – 2023
Daniel Franklin Paige, 69, of Rio Linda, passed away on March 28, 2023. Dan was born on March 11, 1954, to Robert and Patsy Paige in Cheyenne, Wyoming. They moved to the Rio Linda/Elverta area when Dan was a toddler. Growing up, Dan had a love of sports, playing football, running track, and competing in […]
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Johnnie Dale Todd Sr. 1948 – 2023
Our father, Johnnie Dale Todd Sr, was born on April 17th, 1948 in Mt. Ida, Arkansas, and passed quietly on February 28th, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. The Todd family migrated from Arkansas to the tiny little community of Marcola, Oregon (just east of Springfield) very early in his life. He was raised at the family […]
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Board Approves $1.7 M to Keep Homeless Housing
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved at its March 28 meeting $1,000,000 in General Fund dollars to preserve housing supports for individuals currently sheltered in the County’s Scattered-Site Shelter Program. The Board also approved a redirect up to an additional $700,000 to preserve housing for households currently housed in the County’s Flexible Housing Pool (FHP) program, […]
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Sacramento Names Skate Park after Tyre Nichols
Yesterday, The Sacramento City Council approved the renaming of a Natomas skate park in honor of Tyre Nichols. Nichols, a graduate of Rio Linda High School, died in January after being beaten by Memphis Police officers following a traffic stop. He was 29 years old. The Sacramento city council voted 9-0 to rename Regency Community […]
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This Week in Rio Linda High School Sports (3/27/23-3/31/23):
Monday, March 27 Tuesday, March 28 Wednesday, March 29 Thursday, March 30 Come visit the athletics table at open house! Friday, March 31 Purchase event tickets (volleyball): https://gofan.co/app/school/CA8022 See home 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!!Larry BibayoffAthletic DirectorRio Linda Senior High School
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SMF Seeking Friendly Volunteers to Greet Travelers
The Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is seeking friendly and outgoing individuals to join their Ambassador Program, which aims to provide a warm welcome to visitors and help them navigate the airport’s many services. As the gateway to Northern California, the airport serves millions of passengers a year, and a friendly and positive experience can make […]
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The Future of Baseline Road
Baseline Road is the primary transportation corridor for northwestern Sacramento County to West Placer County. Drastic changes are underway there, and Placer County has provided us with a look at the future of this critical roadway. Placer County Director of Public Works Ken Grehm has created a video outlining some of the relevant changes happening […]
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Sue Frost: Fentanyl – One Pill Can Kill
By: Supervisor Sue Frost Rachael King was a manager at the Noodles Restaurant in Folsom and was a proud recipient of the September 2018 Sacramento County Food Safety Award of Excellence. Four months later she died after taking a pill that unbeknown to her was laced with Fentanyl. It’s difficult to share this with you […]
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Defendants Convicted of Murder in Years-Long Missing Persons Case
On Friday, March 17, 2023, the suspects in a years-long missing persons case were convicted of the first-degree murder of Raymond Wright, with the special circumstance that the murder was committed during the commission of a kidnapping. Suspects Robert Manor and Victor Merle Gray were also convicted of kidnapping for ransom causing death. In 2011, […]
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This Week in Rio Linda High School Sports: 3/20/23-3/24/23
This Week in Sports (3/20/23-3/24/23): Monday, March 20 Tuesday, March 21 Wednesday, March 22 Thursday, March 23 Friday, March 24 Purchase event tickets (volleyball): https://gofan.co/app/school/CA8022 See home 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 Larry BibayoffAthletic Director Go Knights!!
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The Big Picture: 2023 Rio Linda Little League Parade
We couldn’t have chosen a better day for the Rio Linda/Elverta community’s traditional Little League baseball opening day parade. The weather was spectacular, and after 40 days and 40 nights of rain, the kids are ready to get out of the house and play some baseball!
