Special from CalMatters.org BY NIGEL DUARA, JUNE 16, 2021 California’s eviction moratorium is coming to an end June 30. Since the earliest days of the pandemic, housing analysts have worried about a tsunami of evictions whenever the state lifts protections for renters. Will there be an eviction tsunami when the moratorium ends? Or a smaller wave? CalMatters asked […]
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Severe Weather Sheltering & Tips for Staying Cool
Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (DHA) is activating its severe weather sheltering program ahead of extreme heat forecasted for several days this week. With temperatures projected to be over 100 degrees beginning Wednesday, DHA staff in conjunction with homeless outreach partners, will be actively issuing motel vouchers beginning Tuesday to highly vulnerable unsheltered persons. […]
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Seeking Input: American Rescue Plan Act Spending
Sacramento County invites residents, businesses, special districts and community organizations to provide feedback on community needs that have developed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Community Needs Survey will be available June 15-30, and feedback provided will be aggregated and provided to Sacramento County leaders and the Board of Supervisors as they strategize and plan […]
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High Speeds End in Another Fatality on Elkhorn Blvd.
At 9pm on Monday, June 14, the California Highway Patrol logged a traffic accident at Elkhorn Blvd and Dry Creek Road. Upon arrival, a BMW 323i was found to have impacted and downed the Rio Linda High School crosswalk signal light on the stadium side of the street. Witnesses report that the BMW was racing […]
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Rio Linda Man Killed in North Highlands Indentified
At approximately 01:39 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Communications Center received a call regarding a subject who had been shot in the 5300 block of Auburn Boulevard in Sacramento County. Upon arrival, deputies located an adult male who sustained at least one gunshot wound. Deputies provided emergency medical aid to […]
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Manslaughter Trial Begins for Rio Linda Man
Jury selection was completed Tuesday, and the trial of Rio Linda resident Zachary Becker began on Wednesday in Sutter County. Becker is charged with the death of 21-year-old Roseville resident Noe Ayala, who was killed in July 2018. Becker is charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, DUI causing death, and child endangerment. In July […]
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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic returns to Rio Linda June 18
Sacramento County Public Health in partnership with the National Guard will be returning to the Rio Linda library for a vaccine clinic next Friday, June 18th from 10-2pm. They will be doing Pfizer (1st or 2nd dose), Moderna (2nd dose), and Janssen (single dose). The Rio Linda branch of the Sacramento Public Library is located […]
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Sacramento County Sheriff Reported Crimes for April of 2021
These are the crimes reported to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office in Rio Linda and Elverta for April 2021.
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Sacramento County Sheriff Reported Crimes for March of 2021
These are the crimes reported to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office in Rio Linda and Elverta for February 2021.
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Cecil MacCracken 1948 – 2020
Cecil MacCracken, beloved community advocate, passed away on July 17, 2020 in Sacramento, California at the age of 72. Cecil was a retired handyman, truck driver, woodworker, feed store owner, and volunteer firefighter. He resided in Rio Linda, California for over 43 years. He is survived by his wife Linda of Sacramento, 2 sons and […]
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Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Chambers Re-Open to the Public
For the first time since indoor gatherings were prohibited by County and state public health orders, the Sacramento County Board Chambers will be open to public attendance beginning at its June 8 meeting. A facemask and social distancing are required while inside the County Administration Building and Board Chambers. Seating is limited and available on […]
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Elk Grove’s Kyle Larson Dominates the Field in NASCAR Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway
Kyle Larson held off two of the sport’s top road course racers – Chase Elliott and Martin Truex Jr. – to win the Toyota/Save Mart 350 in a thrilling overtime finish Sunday at Sonoma Raceway. Larson, who started on the pole, dominated the action in the NASCAR Cup Series race in his No. 5 Hendrick […]
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WIC Increases Fruits and Vegetables Benefit
Starting June 1, California Women, Infants and Children (WIC) families will now see a temporary increase in their monthly WIC fruits and vegetables benefit to $35. Previously, children ages one to five received $9 per month, and pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women received $11 per month. Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act allowed the […]
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First Sacramento County Redistricting Hearing Set for June 8
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will hold its first public hearing about redistricting at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 8. The meeting will be live streamed and, for the first time since indoor gatherings were prohibited by County and state public health orders, open to public attendance pursuant to guidelines related to social distancing and minimizing person-to-person […]
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Orchard Elementary Employee named 2021 State Employee of the Year
Nine outstanding school employees were announced as 2021 California Classified School Employees of the Year yesterday by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond. One of the winners recognized works in Rio Linda: Rhima Blenkhorn from Twin Rivers Unified School District (TRUSD). Blenkhorn, who was selected as a 2021 Sacramento County Classified Employee of the Year in March, went on to compete in the Food […]
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New Public Health Order Takes Sacramento County into the Orange Tier
Today, a new June 1, 2021 Sacramento County Health Order has been released that reflects the corresponding announcement by CDPH that Sacramento County has immediately qualified to enter the State’s Orange Tier 3 (moderate) in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. The State of California is slated to expire the colored-tier structure for counties on June 15, 2021 and go Beyond […]
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Summer Reading kicks off June 1 for kids, teens, and adults at the Rio Linda Library
Reading can take you anywhere. Dive into a good read this summer with Sacramento Public Library’s (SPL) annual Summer Reading challenge, which kicks off on June 1. Kids, teens and adults can log books in any format– ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and more–that they’ve read through August 15 to earn prizes. Readers of all ages […]
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DMV Extends Expiring Commercial Driver’s Licenses Through August
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is announcing a new round of extensions for commercial driver’s licenses expiring through August 31, 2021. This extension will allow commercial drivers to continue to deliver essential products and supplies. Following updated guidance from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the DMV is extending all commercial driver’s licenses, […]
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A Graduation Message from Dr. Steve Martinez.
May 28, 2021 To Staff and the Twin Rivers School Community, Typically at this time of year, I share a celebratory message with the members of our graduating class. Given that this last year has been far from typical, and recognizing that the graduates in both the 2020 and 2021 school years persevered in spite […]
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NASCAR Makes Long-Awaited Return to Sonoma Raceway
For the first time in almost two years, the North Bay will be transformed into Thunder Bay as the sights and sounds of NASCAR make their long-awaited return to the twisting, turning layout of Sonoma Raceway, June 5-6. The Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Cup Series race will mark NASCAR’s first race in the state of […]
