The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its Dec. 8 meeting, approved the recommended budget priorities to be used in the development of the FY 2022-23 budget. The budget priorities were a result of the County’s Community Engagement Plan to develop priorities for the budget based on public input and the results of a survey of […]
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Board Adopts Final District Map
The Board of Supervisors, at yesterday’s Dec. 7 meeting, voted to adopt the Final Supervisorial District Map. The Final Map is a result of the Board of Supervisors’ direction on revisions to the earlier draft maps as well as public input. Following the Nov. 17 Board meeting, Sacramento County’s Geographic Information System (GIS) team worked with […]
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Final Service and Closure set for RL Methodist Church
In a letter penned by Sue Davis, she announces that the Rio Linda Community United Methodist Church will stop operations at the end of 2021. Membership and worship attendance has fallen off drastically. Without an appropriate level of income, it is impossible to keep the church open and operational, especially with so few people in […]
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What’s Happening? Rio Linda Suffers Two Major Crimes in Two Days
In general, Rio Linda and sister city Elverta are quiet, bucolic, rural communities. While we do have our occasional Saturday night shooting or the far more common domestic dispute, we rarely see the type of crime that we’ve experienced over the last 48 hours. Yesterday morning around 730am, the Sacramento County Sheriff received a call […]
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Final Sac County Redistricting Draft Map Now Available
Sacramento County has made the final draft map available on its Redistricting Draft Maps webpage. For her part, District 4 supervisor Sue Frost worked diligently and held fast on the idea that Rio Linda and Elverta should remain together and that Rio Linda should be reunified within district 4, not split between D4 and D1. In […]
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November 19th Holiday Meal Boxes
Twin Rivers Nutrition Services is proud to offer meals to students when school is not in session for the upcoming Thanksgiving break. Meal service will be a drive-thru, curbside pick-up to help maintain safety and social distancing measures during COVID-19. We ask that families visit only one meal service site. Meal Services Date, Times & Locations […]
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2021 Christmas Light Parade Progress Update 11/18/21
Good morning! We had our 2nd planning meeting for the 6th annual Rio Linda Elverta Christmas Light parade this last Monday. If you missed it, don’t worry, I’ve got all the information you need right here. If you are participating in the parade, if you are volunteering, if you live in the area, if you […]
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James Paul Graziano 1963 – 2021
James Paul “Jimmy” Graziano, age 58, of Elverta, CA, and formerly of Crystal Lake, IL, and Cary, IL, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, following a brief battle with brain cancer (glioblastoma). Born March 12, 1963, in Chicago, IL, he was the son of James M. and Priscilla (Coleman) Graziano. He was […]
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Caltrans to Hold Clean California Free Dump Day in Rancho Cordova & Sacramento
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is offering a free Dump Day for residents and visitors to the area on Saturday, November 20 at two locations in Sacramento County: Rancho Cordova and Natomas. This event is part of the Clean California program to encourage responsible trash-handling practices and disposing of waste materials safely and properly. […]
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Sonoma Raceway, City of Elk Grove to celebrate Kyle Larson on Nov. 22
Kyle Larson will get a champion’s welcome when he returns to his hometown of Elk Grove on Monday, Nov. 22. Sonoma Raceway and the City of Elk Grove have planned a day for all NASCAR fans to celebrate Larson’s 2021 NASCAR Cup Series championship. Larson, 29, captured the NASCAR Championship by winning the final race […]
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Elverta Man Arrested as part of Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
Pleasanton police have reported the arrest of multiple individuals and the break up of a catalytic converter theft ring that started with a tip from an observant citizen. Stephan James Evanovich, 42, of Elverta was arrested in late October by the Pleasanton PD along with two others from Stockton. In a statement, Livermore police said […]
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Granite’s is up for Sale
In a post made this afternoon on Craigslist, the owners of Granite’s burger shop have put the business up for sale. In the post, it’s noted that the restaurant does an average $57,000 to $60,000 gross revenue per month. In February of this year, the 650 sq ft restaurant was completely redone in and out, […]
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Redistricting is Extremely Important for Rio Linda Elverta. Here’s Why.
You now have less than one month to determine the future of Rio Linda Elverta within Sacramento County. Every ten years, following the Census count, the fresh census data is used to define electoral districts through a process called “redistricting”. Redistricting ensures that each district has about the same population and complies with the federal […]
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Grant helps CHP Focus on Street Racing and Sideshows
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) Southern and Valley Divisions are working to reduce the number of victims killed and injured in traffic crashes as a result of illegal street racing and sideshows with the support of the Communities Against Racing and Sideshows (CARS) grant. The CHP Valley Division continues to experience an increase in illegal […]
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A Full Day of Christmas Holiday Fun for Rio Linda on December 11th
Register for the 2021 RLE Christmas Light Parade HERE! Christmas begins in Rio Linda on Saturday, December 11th with three community events that promise to kick your Christmas spirit into high gear, including the return of the 6th Annual Rio Linda Elverta Christmas Light Parade. At 8am, the Rio Linda Elverta Chamber of Commerce hosts […]
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Rio Linda Man sentenced for gross vehicular manslaughter
Edgar Ernst of Rio Linda was sentenced Monday to 20 years in prison when he pleaded no contest in Yuba County Superior Court to one count of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. The 38-year-old Ernst was initially charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, DUI causing injury, and misdemeanor counts of driving without a license, […]
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Balsamic Roasted Pears with Goat Cheese, Honey & Walnuts
(via Stonehouse Olive Oil, Woodland/San Francisco) This dessert is really crazy good, and as simple as can be. A few minutes of prep, then pop it in the oven and wait 30 minutes (which is a perfect break between dinner and dessert — though it would also be amazing served as an app or over […]
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North Highlands Man Found Guilty Of Killing Family Member With Samurai Sword
Michael Womack of North Highlands could serve life in prison after he was found guilty this week of murdering his foster brother with a samurai-style sword. On September 20, 2018, Womack had an altercation with the victim, Greg Prescott, at the house where they both lived. Prescott ran from the home while Womack gave chase with the […]
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Fentanyl Awareness Safety Fair, Saturday, November 6
Free Narcan Kits, Life-Saving Information & Resources A FREE community “Fentanyl Awareness Safety Fair” will be held by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office in partnership with the Sacramento County Department of Health Services, Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Services. WHEN: Saturday, November 6 ~ 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. WHERE: State Capitol North Lawn SPEAKERS: District Attorney […]
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Redistricting Draft Maps Now Available for Comment
Article Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Sacramento County is seeking community input on draft maps proposing new district lines in Sacramento County. The draft maps can be viewed on the County’s Redistricting Webpage. (editor’s note: Pleasantly, all three options keep Rio Linda in District 4. Options NDC202 and NDC203 will keep Rio Linda intact, meaning […]
