In an effort to promote the 2022 season and give back to the community, the Sacramento Republic Football (soccer) Club engaged in a week-long series of events that engaged the Sacramento regional community. A group of Sacramento Republic players and staff came to Rio Linda to help the vets at our American Legion hall, Post […]
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If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Rio Linda is the place to be.
Ah, the first weekend of spring! 75-degree weather, and not a cloud in the sky. A perfect time to get out of the house, have an early breakfast, hit some yard sales, and enjoy the local events. Four events are scheduled for this weekend: The Rio Linda Little League Parade and Opening Day A few […]
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William “Bill” Grossman 1931 – 2022
William “Bill” Carl GrossmanJuly 1931 – March 2022Elverta, California Our beloved father passed away peacefully on March 10 at the age of 90. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Betty Davis Grossman, sons Bill (Denette’), Steven (Tawny), and daughter Stacy Grossman. He leaves behind 4 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Upon graduating from […]
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SMUD helps plant trees at Larchmont Park in North Highlands
SMUD will join the North Highlands Recreation and Park District, the Sacramento Tree Foundation and dozens of volunteers to plant 20 trees at Larchmont Park in North Highlands on Saturday. The community project, organized by the North Highlands Recreation and Park District, will increase shaded areas along the park’s walkways, create greener spaces for public […]
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52-pound Striper Hauled in from Sacramento River
There’s a photo getting a lot of attention over on Instagram right now, and it’s not a model or actress, or influencer. It’s a 52-Pound Striped Bass taken from the Sacramento River earlier this month by angler Thomas Fitzpatrick. Mr. Fitzpatrick (@thomas_fitzz on Instagram) posted his take on March 3rd. On the Facebook group “Northern […]
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North Sacramento CHP Welcomes New Area Commander
Captain Mike Sedam has been assigned as the new commander for the California Highway Patrol (CHP), North Sacramento Area. Captain Sedam reported to the North Sacramento Area from the Sacramento Communications Center. He has been the interim commander since August 2021. Regarding his new assignment, Captain Sedam stated, “I am extremely proud to be given […]
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Rely on Sober Drivers, Not Luck on This St. Patty’s Day
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – This St. Patrick’s Day the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reminds drivers to avoid taking chances and make the right decision to have a sober ride home if their plans include alcohol. Unfortunately, the party often ends with risky drunk drivers taking to the streets and endangering countless lives. “If you plan on […]
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The Path to Eliminating Illegal Homeless Camps
We are all aware that the county’s homeless population has been growing and we can see the impacts every time we leave our houses. As we continue to tackle homelessness, we run into challenges at almost every turn including state laws, court decisions, pandemics, and judicial rulings. That being the case, we are constantly adapting […]
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RLERPD is the Gold Standard
My name is Joanna McVay and I have owned and operated Joanna’s Kids “R” It for 37 yrs, providing ballet, tap, & jazz dance programs, as well as floor gymnastics. The Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Parks District (RLERPD) has contracted with me since 1986, and we have enjoyed a productive working relationship for the […]
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2022 Rio Linda Sikh Parade in Pictures
The Sri Guru Ravidass temple on 16th Street held its annual celebration and parade on Sunday, March 13, 2022. This is the first time since 2020 that the Sikh community could come together and celebrate with their huge religious parade. Thousands were in attendance and walked the parade route around 16th to G Street to […]
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Sikh Parade to take place Sunday March 13th
The Sri Guru Ravidass temple on 16th Street has invited the Rio Linda/Elverta community to join them, as always, in their annual celebration of the “Birth anniversary of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj” on Sunday, March 13, 2022. This is the 645th Birth Anniversary and will be celebrated with great spirit at the Rio Linda […]
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Sacramento Republic visit Robla Elementary
Yesterday, Republic FC midfielder Nick Ross, accompanied by the club’s Camps and Clinics coaches, made a very special visit to students at Robla Elementary School. Ross and Republic FC staff led a group of 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade students, teaching them some soccer skills during their afternoon physical education class. In addition to getting the opportunity […]
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PC Magazine names Rio Linda as one of the Best Work-From-Home Cities for 2022
In an article published on March 1st, PC Magazine named Rio Linda as one of the best “Work-From-Home-Cities” for 2022. For the second time since the pandemic began in March 2020, PC Magazine selected 40 US locations and 10 Canadian towns and focused on locations that weren’t far from major US cities such as San […]
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An All-New Country Faire EXPO is Coming September 17
The Rio Linda Elverta Country Faire is planned for Saturday, September 17 this year. The RLECF organization has recently announced that a significant addition will be coming to the event in 2022. In cooperation with the Rio Linda Elverta Grange #403, the Country Faire will host the Country Faire EXPO, returning the focus of the […]
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Sacramento County Regional Parks Offers Free Annual Passes to Low-Income Families
Regional Parks is excited to announce that qualifying residents can now receive a Low-Income Annual Pass free of charge thanks to a partnership with Danny Wimmer Presents, the company that puts on the Annual Aftershock Music Festival at Discovery Park. This sponsorship program takes effect today, March 1, and will run through the end of the year. […]
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Student Masking at TRUSD Schools to end on March 14
California will end its statewide mask mandate for K-12 schools at the stroke of midnight March 12, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office announced on Monday. Also, starting Tuesday, March 1, the state is dropping mask requirements for unvaccinated people, though they will be “strongly recommended for all individuals in most indoor settings.” Masks are still required […]
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Guest Opinion: Rio Linda Elverta Moral Fiber
By Kris “McFunstigate” McCandless If memory serves, there is only one shopping center in this community that has shopping carts, and it never fails that the parking lot is littered with the bright yellow carts parked everywhere they are not supposed to be. Oftentimes, just mere feet from the cart return. If putting your cart […]
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Horns up! Aftershock 10th Anniversary Brings Foo Fighters, KISS, many others for four days of Rock and Roll
Event promoter Danny Wimmer Presents dropped the lineup today for the 10th-anniversary installment of the well-attended Aftershock rock festival. The event which was held at Gibson Ranch park in 2015 is in 2022 scheduled for Thursday, October 6th through Sunday, October 9th. DWP will once again bring four days of head-banging goodness to Discovery Park. […]
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February is Recreational Therapy Month
For individuals living with disabilities, recreation opportunities and a sense of community may not be easy to come by. That’s where the Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) Division of the Department of Regional Parks comes in! One way to provide these individuals with recreational opportunities is through recreation therapy, which utilizes activities such as arts and crafts, dance, exercise and […]
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Guest Opinion: Rio Linda has a Drug Problem
By Kris “McFunstigate” McCandless Drugs are bad, Mmmkay. I’m not really sure when our community’s drug problem started, but I know it was here when I came around in the 80’s. I was a kid then and, thankfully, my only exposure to it was when my uncle decided to throw a huge piece of pipe […]
