As pet parents, we all understand the importance of providing our pets with the proper nutrition, exercise and care in order to ensure their health and happiness. Often overlooked, however, is the significance of planning for your pet’s safety and care in the event of an emergency. Here in Sacramento, we know the threats and […]
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Sac County Artists Eligible for $10,000 in Grants
The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture is now accepting applications for its $450,000 “Seeding Creativity” individual artists grant program. The grant program will support 45 individual artists located within Sacramento County with $10,000 grants to create and/or present new work in the county during the grant period. The Seeding Creativity grant program […]
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Rio Linda Water declares Stage 1 Conservation Contingency Plan
The Messenger got a notification from the Rio Linda Elverta Community Water District (RLECWD) yesterday regarding what’s certainly been obvious; We are in a historically severe drought, and the time has come for us to all begin working our water conservation plans in earnest. “Pursuant to the mandates included in Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-7-22 […]
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SacRT Hosting Two Hiring Events
Join SacRT for an in-person hiring event. We have dozens of career opportunities, which include medical, dental, paid sick leave and retirement benefits. Also, $2,000 signing bonuses for bus drivers! Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a winning team! SacRT was awarded the North America’s 2021 Outstanding Transit System of the Year by the American Public […]
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Sacramento Public Library to provide free meals to kids 18 and under this summer
Lunch at the Library is available at 13 locations starting June 14 Beginning June 14, Sacramento Public Library (SPL) will provide free meals to children 18 and under while school is out through August 5. Meals will be distributed at 13 library locations on Tuesdays through Fridays from Noon – 1 p.m. Meal sites are […]
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Big Picture: 2022 Thunder in Depot Park Car Show
The 2022 Thunder in Depot Park car show took place on May 28, 2022 featuring cars from all over NorCal, many of them from the Cherietters Car Club here in Rio Linda and from the Thunderbolts Car Club who are celebrating their 77th anniversary. Please enjoy the photos we grabbed during the event. The next […]
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Severe Weather Sheltering & Tips for Staying Cool
The Department of Human Assistance is keeping two service center locations open after business hours today and tomorrow 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 […]
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Sacramento County Investigating Local Monkeypox Case
The Sacramento County Division of Public Health is investigating a case of monkeypox virus related to travel in Europe. Confirmation testing from CDC and CDPH is pending. Based on symptoms and preliminary testing, monkeypox confirmation is likely. The patient is isolating at home and is not in contact with any other people. Risk to the […]
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Charles John Engvall 1928-2022
The family of Charles John Engvall Jr. of Citrus Heights, California is saddened to announce his passing on April 14, 2022, at the age of 94 years. His passing was followed by that of his wife of 71 years, Joy Engvall who passed away two weeks later on April 28, 2022. He will be lovingly […]
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Dr. Leroy Lowery 1930 – 2022
Dr. Leroy Lowery was a public school teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent for Rio Linda Union School District.
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CHP Reports Fatal Accident on 24th Street
On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at approximately 6:10 PM, North Sacramento CHP Area units were dispatched to a call of a traffic collision that occurred on private property near 24th Street in Rio Linda. A Dodge Sprinter van, driven by a 43-year-old male from Rio Linda, had been backing down the driveway of a residence. […]
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Sac County Introduces Social Host Ordinance
The Board of Supervisors, at its May 11 meeting, introduced an ordinance amending Sacramento County Code Chapter 4.54 to add host liability and penalties for violations of county code relating to fireworks. The ordinance will be continued to the May 24 Board meeting for adoption, and will go into effect June 24, 2022. Strategies to […]
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Round 2 of Microbusiness Grant Program Now Open
Sacramento County is launching the second round of grant funding for microbusiness owners who may have missed an opportunity to apply for a $2,500 grant in the first round. Applications for the Sacramento County Microbusiness Grant Program will be accepted from May 16 through June 14. The Grant Program is funded by the State of […]
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Fentanyl Awareness Town Hall on May 25
Fentanyl-involved deaths are a serious problem in Sacramento County. In 2021, more than 116 people died from fentanyl, either from an opioid overdose or poisoning. In the first four months of 2022, we have already seen 25 more deaths. Just this past week, well-known local vagrant Matt Pymm passed from an apparent Fentanyl overdose. These statistics […]
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Robert (Bob) Reisig 1950 – 2022
Robert (Bob) Reisig January 11, 1950 – April 18, 2022 Rio Linda, California – At the age of seventy-two (72), Robert Jacob “Bob” Reisig, of Rio Linda, California, was called home by his Lord and Savior on, April 18, 2022. Bob was born to Walter and Alice Reisig on January 11, 1950. Bob was the […]
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Farm and Tractor Days Planned for May 13-14
Step back in time for the annual “Farm and Tractor Days,” hosted by two nonprofit organizations: Rio Linda/Elverta Historical Society and Branch 13, Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Association. Experience vintage tractors and engines, farm animals, hayrides, draft horse pulling demonstrations, tractor parades, museum tours, swap meet, local vendors, great food, and more all […]
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Elsie Leona Byrd 1923 – 2022
On Friday, April 22, 2022, Elsie Byrd peacefully passed away in her home in Sacramento, California at the age of 99. She is now reunited with her loving husband, James Robin Byrd, who died in 2000, and their two daughters, Mary Lynn Byrd and Susan Robin Reaney Holt. She leaves behind three children: Elaine Wheeler […]
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Aircraft damaged after hard landing at McClellan
By Mike Hazlip A California Department of Parks and Recreation Aviat A-1 Husky aircraft suffered damage to the main front landing gear after an incident at McClellan field Saturday. The single-engine two-seat aircraft requested assistance over the unicom frequency at the airport after landing, according to witnesses. Metro Fire reported the aircraft skidded on the […]
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California Trout Opener A Cherished Tradition For Golden State Anglers
The traditional trout season opener the last Saturday in April remains one of California’s most celebrated and anticipated outdoor traditions, drawing thousands of anglers to trout fishing destinations such as Burney and Dunsmuir in the north, Bridgeport and Bishop in the eastern Sierra, Mammoth Lakes in the south, and many other mountain communities and picturesque […]
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Sacramento County Responds to Grand Jury Report
The Board of Supervisors, at its April 27 meeting, approved a response to a Feb. 14 Grand Jury report claiming that the Board abandoned responsibility for the COVID-19 CARES Act spending, saying it “disagreed wholly” with most of the findings. “The use of CARES Act funding has been examined by an independent auditor, who found no misuse […]
