MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! Friends, Tomorrow (today), on Tuesday July 12th, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will be voting on whether or not to place an initiative on the November ballot to tax cannabis. If that initiative makes it onto the ballot in November and passes by over 50%, it would give the greenlight to […]
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HOT Weather Sheltering & Tips for Staying Cool
Due to high daytime temperatures today and for parts of this week, the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance has opened the offices and hours listed below to serve as Cooling Centers for the community both today and Thursday – Sunday. All community members are welcome. Protective facial coverings are required and will be provided […]
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Monday is Free Slurpee Day. Here’s how you can get yours at the local 7-Eleven.
Since 2002, 7-Eleven, the world’s largest convenience store operator, has been celebrating its birthday on July 11 (I’m not afraid to admit that it took me a while to figure out the whole 7/11 thing) by offering free Slurpee drinks to customers throughout the country. But the chain is stepping it up this year, thanking […]
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Elkhorn and Marysville Gas Station is Back on the Board
On June 16th, Gurtrej Gill of Rio Linda Holdings, LLC., and JTS Engineering Consultants submitted plans to Sacramento County planning for a new gas station and car wash to be located at the southwest corner of Elkhorn Blvd and Marysville Blvd. The developers are asking for a General Plan Amendment, Community Plan Amendment, Rezone, Use […]
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Slow Down and Arrive Alive for Independence Day Weekend
Independence Day is on a Monday this year, resulting in a three-day weekend for many and a likely increase in vehicles traveling California’s roadways. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists that driving too fast is not only illegal, but the leading cause of traffic fatalities. To help slow down motorists and increase safe […]
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Start Or Renew The Hobby Of Fishing On The First Of Two Free Fishing Days In California
The first of California’s two Free Fishing Days in 2022 is coming up over the Independence Day holiday weekend. On Free Fishing Days – which land on Saturday, July 2 and Saturday, September 3, 2022 – the public can fish throughout the Golden State without a fishing license. For those new to fishing, this is an […]
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Volunteers Needed to Comfort Shelter Pets This 4th
Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is asking the public to help keep shelter pets calm during Fourth of July fireworks. The loud pops, bangs and whistles that are associated with the holiday can cause much distress to pets in and out of the shelter. The public is invited to sit, sing, read or softly play […]
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OP-ED: Yet again, Rio Linda/Elverta is disregarded
Ryan Lillis’ article, “Which Sacramento neighborhood or suburb is right for you?“, featured a comprehensive list of communities in the Sacramento region, including Rancho Cordova, Fair Oaks, Elk Grove, Lincoln, Roseville, Woodland, and several city neighborhoods. But Rio Linda and Elverta, two small rural towns in northern Sacramento County, were nowhere to be found. We’re […]
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2022 Sacramento County Homeless Count Report Now Available
Today Sacramento Steps Forward, the lead agency for the Continuum of Care in Sacramento County, released the 2022 Point in Time (PIT) count report. The Point in Time count is conducted every two years within Sacramento County and provides the community with a snapshot of how many people may be experiencing homelessness on any given […]
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Natomas couple in their 90s marry
It’s said that true love endures, and that’s what 97-year-old Carl Hammer and 95-year-old Reva Truitt wanted to prove last weekend when they tied the knot at The Village at Heritage Park Senior Living Community, where they both live. Both were married for more than 70 years and are both widowed. Reva first noticed Carl […]
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Sacramento County DA Crime Lab Youth Shadow Day
The District Attorney’s Office invites students to job shadow professionals from the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Crime Lab. Meet Criminalists that are experts in the various fields of forensic science. The program is being offered virtually. Enrollment is open to current Sacramento County high school students (incoming 9th – 12th graders). Learn the importance of […]
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Severe Weather Sheltering & Tips for Staying Cool
The Department of Human Assistance is keeping three service center locations open Tuesday to Monday to provide relief from the heat. All community members are welcome. Protective facial coverings will be required and provided to all visitors that do not have them. Pets must be on a leash or contained in an animal carrier at […]
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4th of July Reminder: Keep it Safe, Keep it Legal
With Independence Day coming up, please remember 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! See reporting contact information below. The County has teamed up with our cities, fire, and law enforcement jurisdictions to educate our […]
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Child Support Services Celebrates Fathers
Sacramento County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) honors fathers who support their children’s well-being! Fathers who set a good example and support the growth and stability of their children help improve their child’s overall well-being. At Sacramento County DCSS, we help parents stay involved in the support and growth of their children. Studies show that […]
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Highs and Lows of the 2022-2023 County Budget
By: Supervisor Sue Frost On June 9th, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the $7.3 billion recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. As all of this money comes from our tax dollars, I wanted to take this opportunity to provide you with some of the major takeaways from the adopted budget. […]
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Sacramento County Sheriff Reported Crimes for April of 2022
These are the crimes reported to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office in Rio Linda and Elverta for April 2022. Per the Sheriff’s Department, this data is produced via a set of processes involving many different systems. No representation is made or implied regarding the accuracy of the data made available here. Copies of Crime Reports are available […]
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Sacramento County Sheriff Reported Crimes for March of 2022
These are the crimes reported to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office in Rio Linda and Elverta for March 2022. Per the Sheriff’s Department, this data is produced via a set of processes involving many different systems. No representation is made or implied regarding the accuracy of the data made available here. Copies of Crime Reports are available […]
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Bastian Wins TRUSD Board Seat; Other Local Election results
(Cover from left: Rebecca LeDoux, Anna Brink Aguilar, Stacey Bastian, Rachel Warino) Good morning. Stacey Bastian, current interim Twin Rivers Unified trustee has won election to the TRUSD District Four seat in an overwhelming, unprecedented landslide victory over Douglas Bolsover. The race was called for Bastian with the first update at 8:15 pm last night […]
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Interview: Mike Heller, GM of the Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Parks District
I recently sat down with Mike Heller, who has been the General Manager of the Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Parks District since he took over five years ago. We talked about how the district successfully navigated the roiling waters of COVID, The current state of affairs in the District, and what the future looks […]
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Rio Linda Librarian Sally McGrath is Moving Onward and Upward
I caught up with our long-time Rio Linda Library Branch Supervisor Sally McGrath yesterday at the Farmer’s Market and asked her about a nasty little rumor I had heard; That Miss Sally will be leaving us shortly. “Yes, I will be transferring to another branch of the Sacramento Public Library. I am going to the […]
