August is National Golf Month, and the Sacramento County Department of Regional Parks owns and manages three championship golf courses and one nine-hole executive golf course for residents and visitors to enjoy. The courses offer a variety of settings and designs for a wide range of player skills. Because each course resides near or within a regional […]
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Vaccinations Critical During COVID-19
Vaccines are always an important part of back-to-school time. Even with students in Sacramento County going back in August/September with a distance learning model, Sacramento County Public Health urges parents to have their children stay up-to-date on vaccinations. “Students will be at home during the first part of the school year, but it is critical parents still […]
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Dr. Steve Martinez August 14 Twin Rivers Update
Moving classrooms into students’ homes will require educators and families to work as a village. As we move into this school year, let’s commit to reach out to one another when we have questions or concerns, and collaborate to provide the resources needed so that we can help our students continue to learn. Let’s be there for each other.
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Statewide Flex Alert issued for Friday, calling for energy conservation
Power grid operator predicts high heat and increased demand for electricity FOLSOM, Calif. – The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. With high temperatures in the forecast, the power grid operator is predicting an […]
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Sacramento County Answers Questions about Coronavirus Relief Funding
The County’s Chief Fiscal Officer yesterday presented to the Board of Supervisors a status update of the Coronavirus Relief Fund Revenue received by Sacramento County as of June 30, 2020. What is the purpose of the Coronavirus Relief Fund, and how much funding did Sacramento County receive? The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) […]
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National Weather Service Sacramento Issues Excessive Heat Watch
Dangerous Heat Possible Over the Weekend. A heating trend is expected for the rest of this week. A prolonged period of triple-digit heat is possible late this week into next week for the Central Valley, foothills, and Delta. The weekend is expected to be very hot, with highs 103-107 across the Valley. There will be […]
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Census Takers are going Door to Door in Rio Linda
United States Census takers are going door to door in our community today to visit homes that haven’t yet responded to the 2020 Census. In many cases, these are people who live in our community.
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Sacramento County Sheriff Department Crime Reports for June 2020
These are the crimes reported to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office in Rio Linda and Elverta for June of 2020.
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SacCounty Celebrates Child Support Awareness Month
August is Child Support Awareness Month, a national campaign aimed to spread awareness about child support services. The Sacramento County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) takes this time to celebrate the thousands of families and children they serve and acknowledge parents as they make a positive impact on the health and financial well-being of their children. […]
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Clear the Shelters Adopt & Donate Drive
Article Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 While many look forward to fun in the sun and longer days during summer months, animal shelters across the nation prepare for high intake of puppies and kittens due to spring litters. Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is no exception. In previous years, the animal shelter has participated in Clear the Shelters – an […]
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Raising Cane’s makes plans for Natomas
According to the Natomas Buzz and Sacramento Business Journal, Raising Cane’s chicken fingers has filed construction plans for a location at the former On the Border restaurant at the Natomas Marketplace shopping center. City records show that they are planning a 3,194-square-foot drive-thru restaurant at that location. Raising Cane’s was founded in 1996 in Baton […]
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Multi-Vehicle Fatal Collision in Rio Linda
On August 3, 2020 at approximately 11:45 pm, The California Highway Patrol (CHP) received a call of a collision involving multiple vehicles in the area of Elkhorn Boulevard at East Levee Road. CHP officer responded to the collision scene and learned that a grey Toyota Corolla (driven by Amardeep Singh, 29-year-old from Antelope) was traveling […]
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DMV Encourages Renewing License Online
Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles is encouraging eligible Californians to renew their driver license online – including drivers whose temporary extensions expire July 31. As part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the DMV issued temporary extensions to California drivers age 69 and younger with a noncommercial license expiring between March and […]
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TRUSD Superintendent Letter July 31 2020
July 31, 2020 To Staff and the Twin Rivers School Community, Throughout the world, people are acting in solidarity to help others deal with the pace, pressures, and pain caused by the coronavirus. We see donations of food and health supplies, gestures of support, and gratitude for public servants and healthcare workers. And we see […]
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Sacramento County Announces New COVID-19 Testing Sites
To provide additional locations for free COVID-19 testing in Sacramento County communities, the Sacramento County Department of Health Services has partnered with UC Davis Health, StemExpress and local community agencies at four new sites. Beginning the week of Aug. 3, a new local Community-Based Testing Site will provide COVID-19 testing by appointment: MONDAYS – 8 a.m. […]
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Mysterious Unsolicited Seed Shipments From China
Recently, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has become aware of a number of reports regarding “mysterious and unsolicited seeds from China and other parts of Asia.” The seed packages, often labeled as jewelry, toys, etc., are being shipped to homeowners throughout the U.S., including Sacramento County. The CDFA is communicating with the United […]
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Aftershock 2020 Cancelled; 2021 Expands to Four Nights
In a long-awaited announcement this afternoon, Danny Wimmer Presents, the Aftershock promoter, has officially announced the COVID-19 forced cancellation of Aftershock 2020. With this announcement came the news that Aftershock will expand to a fourth night. The festival is now scheduled to take place beginning on Thursday, October 7th through Sunday, October 10th. Headliners Metallica […]
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Roadhouse Property to be Redeveloped
Developers have filed plans to redevelop the property at 1556 Bell Avenue, on the corner of Bell and Raley, formerly known as the Detour Inn, The Country Comfort Lounge, and the Roadhouse. The plans for this long dormant property include a rezone, conditional use permit and site plan and design review for a commercial center, […]
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No Fall Football: CIF Delays California Prep Sports
In a decision handed down from the California Interscholastic Federation this morning, an announcement has been made that the 20/21 school year will begin without fall sports. The upcoming football season will begin in December or January, with playoffs taking place no later than April 10 for Section championships, and April 17 for State. This […]
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SMUD announces microloan program for local nonprofits and small businesses impacted by COVID-19
Accepting applications now through September 2 In response to the devastating impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on local small businesses and nonprofits, SMUD announced that it has created a COVID-19 Relief: Nonprofit Microloan Program for those who serve Sacramento’s most vulnerable communities and who may not have qualified for the federal, state and local loan […]
