Martinez Pallets illegally allowed minors to operate forklifts, powered woodworking machines A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has recovered $216,674 in unpaid overtime wages and liquidated damages from a Rio Linda pallet manufacturer after the employer denied required overtime pay to 31 employees. The department’s Wage and Hour Division found Martinez Pallets Inc. – based in Rio Linda and […]
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This week in Rio Linda High School Sports 10/10/22 – 10/14/22
This Week in RLHS Sports: Monday, October 10 Girls Volleyball is home, vs Pioneer- Freshmen at 4:30, JV at 5:30, and Varsity at 6:30. Tuesday, October 11 Girls Golf is at Haggin Oaks, vs Mira Loma- Tee off at 3:00. Wednesday, October 12 Cross Country is hosting the 2nd GEL Meet at Roy Hayer Park- arrive […]
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Aftershock 2022: Day 3 Photo Gallery
As the Aftershock Festival rolls on, the days get shorter, but the music gets louder… and better! Yesterday’s presentation was the most anticipated yet since My Chemical Romance was announced to play Aftershock 2020. COVID put the kibosh on 2020, and 2021 rolled forward with Metallica, but MCR just wasn’t able to make it… until […]
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Aftershock 2022: Day Two
Day two of the Aftershock festival was even better than day one. More people taking a 3-day weekend, enjoying that time away from responsibilities, and just letting the music move them. Of course, it helps when you have legends like KISS around to help out! Aftershock continues today and tomorrow, October 8th and 9th, 2022. […]
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The Big Picture: Aftershock 2022 Thursday
The 2022 version of the Aftershock heavy metal music festival kicked off at Discovery Park yesterday, and despite the early Fall blast of Summer heat, attendees were in good spirits and everyone was ready to rock. Slipknot, Stone Temple Pilots, Evanescence, and Rob Zombie were among the headliners for Thursday, but they were just three […]
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This week in Rio Linda High School Sports 10/3/22-10/8/22
Tuesday, October 4 Girls Golf is at Yolo Fliers, vs Pioneer- tee off at 3:00. Girls Volleyball is at Mesa Verde- Freshmen at 4:30, JV at 5:30, and Varsity at 6:30. Bus departs at 3:00. Girls Water Polo is home, vs Nevada Union at 6:00. Wednesday, October 5 Girls Volleyball is home, vs Casa Roble- […]
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Federal Court Dismisses Rio Linda Water Claims in McClellan Hexavalent Chromium Clean-Up Lawsuit
in 2017, The Rio Linda Elverta Community Water District and the Sacramento Suburban Water District filed claims in the US District Court for the Eastern District of California against the Federal Government and private sector defendants relating to hexavalent chromium (“Cr6”) pollution at the former McClellan Air Force Base. (The private sector defendants include manufacturers […]
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Decade-old Development Project Comes to Community Planning Advisory Council Tonight
Surprise! The long-dormant Century Palms project, planned for the open property at the southwest corner of Rio Linda Boulevard and M Street, has been in planning for a decade now, since 2012. Somewhat surprisingly, the project is on tonight’s CPAC docket, and Brothers Property Development (on L Street in Rio Linda) is asking for some […]
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SAFE Credit Union Accepting Applications for Economic Development Grants
FOLSOM, Calif. – (Sept. 26, 2022) – For the first time, SAFE Credit Union is inviting its members and the public to determine which two nonprofits will each receive $5,000 grants through SAFE’s grant program. The credit union will accept applications for this grant cycle from Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, 2022, from nonprofits serving the Sacramento […]
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Knights Fall to Foothill
(I know it’s late, but wow what a busy week! ) So our 2022 edition Rio Linda Knights varsity team is having a bit of a struggle right now. They came out two weeks ago and beat the tar out of Cordova, 48-7. The next week was a bye. A hole in the schedule. Time […]
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Outdoor Learning Structures being Installed at TRUSD schools
According to a Twin Rivers Union School District tweet this afternoon, today installation began on outdoor learning shade structures for Twin Rivers schools. The goal is to have them installed at all school sites by the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
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Rio Linda power pole damaged, causes power outage to thousands of customers
RIO LINDA – Residents of Rio Linda and other parts of northern Sacramento County lost power Sunday afternoon after a power pole was damaged, according to SMUD. The power outage occurred around 3:34 p.m. and affected more than 10,000 customers. At around 5:10 p.m., SMUD said that around 5,000 customers were still without power. “We […]
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Low-Cost Clinic Keeps Pets Healthy and Home
Pet owners whose animals venture outdoors can be keenly aware of the possible dangers to their animals, such as rabies and other illnesses as well as pets becoming lost. However, indoor animals may occasionally get out and face the same risks. In partnership with VIP Pet Care, the Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter offers low-cost vaccination and microchip […]
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Details of the Local Transportation Tax Measure
By: Supervisor Sue Frost In the general election this November, voters will have the opportunity to vote on “Measure A”, a transportation sales tax that would impact not just the unincorporated areas of County of Sacramento, but the seven cities as well. This is on the ballot due to a citizen signature gathering effort, and […]
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Swastika dug into Cherry Island Golf Course
Vandals dug a swastika and the words “F Jew” on and around the grass of the sixth hole at the Cherry Island Golf Course. Overnight last Thursday, vandals dug a swastika and an antisemitic remark on and around the grass of the sixth hole at the Cherry Island Golf Course in Elverta. The act of vandalism was […]
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Fatal Accident at Elkhorn and Dry Creek
Last night at 9pm, the California Highway Patrol received reports of a sideshow taking place at Dutch Haven and Elverta Road. When officers arrived on the scene, there were over 100 vehicles and pedestrians blocking the intersection. While officers were dispersing the crowd, CHP officers attempted to make a traffic stop on a Honda Accord. […]
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Inaugural Rio Linda High School Sports Hall of Fame to be Enshrined
At halftime of this week’s Rio Linda Vs. Foothill football game, the first members of the Rio Linda High School Sports Hall of Fame will be honored. The Sports Hall of Fame is a project that’s been tossed around for many years. Progress was halted for some time due to the COVID lockdown in 2020, […]
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2022 Cherrietters Car Club show at the Dry Creek Ranch House
Thank you to our very own Cherrietters Car Club and American Legion Riders for an extraordinary Car Show and Swap Meet today this past weekend. Also, a huge thank you to Twin Rivers Police Department and the Sacramento Sheriffs Department Youth Services Unit for participating in this event. And finally, a HUGE thank you to […]
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September is National Recovery Month
Each September, National Recovery Month is celebrated as a national observance to promote and support new evidenced-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members who make recovery possible. It also takes place to increase awareness and educate people about how […]
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General Tree Squirrel Season To Open Sept. 10
California’s 2022-2023 general tree squirrel season will be open from Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 through Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. Tree squirrels may be taken only in open zones during the open season and in observance of the shooting hours for resident small game, which is one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. A map […]
