Sacramento – The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) today announced special tax relief for California taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Affected taxpayers are granted an extension to file 2019 California tax returns and make certain payments until June 15, 2020, in line with Governor Newsom’s March 12 Executive Order. “During this public health emergency, every Californian should […]

Twin Rivers Families and Community: Twin Rivers Unified is committed to keeping our families up-to-date with information on COVID-19 as we receive guidance from the California Department of Public Health and Sacramento County Public Health. At this time, public health officials have not diagnosed any cases of COVID-19 in our schools and have not advised […]

The Sacramento Public Library system issued a statement regarding coronavirus policy this afternoon. Following the release of new state guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have made the decision to cancel library programs and outreach through the end of March. No new meeting room reservations will be accepted at this time. Currently, all library […]

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and growing economic challenges, SMUD announced it will suspend the practice of disconnecting power due to non-payment for residential and commercial customers. In addition, customers who are currently disconnected for non-payment will be reconnected, as long as the meter or other equipment has not been damaged and all other […]

TRUSD issued a statement on Twitter late Thursday afternoon: Although we have no confirmed COVID-19 cases as of today, we understand the anxiety this is causing and want to assure you that Twin Rivers is following all directives and protocols from the California Department of Public Health and Sacramento County Public Health. Given these current […]

Little League International in Williamsport, Pennsylvania has issued a directive to all of its leagues throughout the world, including our Rio Linda Little League. The directive states that “our leagues (will) exercise an abundance of caution and implement a temporary suspension of all league activities until no earlier than April 6.” The RLLL Board of […]

Article Date: Thursday, March 12, 2020 Based on guidance released yesterday from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Sacramento County announced today its recommendation that non-essential gatherings with more than 250 people should be postponed or canceled at least until the end of March in order to slow the […]

Action follows recent suspension of non-critical employee travel To minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19 for SMUD employees and the public, effective immediately, SMUD has postponed all non-essential meetings with more than 50 participants and limited employee participation at external events to essential staff only. The restrictions will be in place until at least […]

Sacramento County is proclaiming today a public health emergency and a local emergency in order to ensure appropriate resources and funding are available to the County in its response to COVID-19, also known as 2019 novel coronavirus. The proclamations of a public health emergency and local emergency do not signify an increased risk to the […]

A remote lane close to the border of Placer and Sacramento counties has been regularly used as an illegal dumping site for years. Much of the trash that’s left there includes hazardous material that endangers fish and wildlife. A two-year effort by wildlife officers to increase patrols in the area has had significant results — […]

Good morning! Here are some bits and pieces from around the area: The Santa Cruz Sentinel reports that the 39th Annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-off on Feb. 22 raised $81,000 for Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department programs. The People’s Choice award and Most Tasted went to Roben Webb and Clamalicious of Rio Linda. […]

Good morning and happy leap year. Tomorrow will be February 29th, leap day! Here are some bits and pieces from around the area: From the Sacramento Business Journal: Ono Hawaiian BBQ will have a grand opening for its new North Highlands location today. The restaurant is at 5040 Auburn Blvd. https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2020/02/27/5-things-to-know-and-why-im-thinking-about.html From the Sacramento Bee: […]