Article Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 On March 14, all job seekers are invited to the 2020 Sacramento County Career Fair to meet County department representatives and get details on available jobs, day-to-day work activities and what it is like to have a career with purpose! As the region’s third-largest employer, Sacramento County has more than […]
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Growing Solutions for a Growing Crisis
by Supervisor Sue Frost The discussion around the ever growing homeless crisis often gets linked to the issue of mental illness, and rightfully so. But mental health issues are something that we have become more aware of as society over time. We know that mental health problems can manifest themselves in different ways and affect […]
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Elverta Man Fined $20,000 for Poaching Trophy Class Deer
An Elverta man is now paying a heavy price for the unethical take of California wildlife – killing deer out of season with the aid of bait and falsifying validation signatures on deer tags. William Vaden, 70, was recently convicted of several poaching related offenses after killing a deer on a property he owned in […]
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Fines for Water Usage? Here’s the Truth.
The misconception that California residents will be fined $1,000 this year if they shower and do laundry on the same day just isn’t true. In 2018, two laws were passed that strengthened California’s continual efforts to make water conservation a way of life. The laws emphasize efficiency and stretching water supplies in residential and agricultural […]
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HazMat Response on Rio Linda Blvd. February 5th 2020
Around 7pm on February 5th, a call went out to Metro Fire for a HazMat situation at the corner of Rio Linda Blvd. and N Street. When a situation involves multiple agencies, such as CHP, Metro Fire and Sac County Sheriff, information can be very hard to come by, with each agency not wanting or […]
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Morning Brief for Wednesday, February 12 2020
Good morning! Here’s what’s happening in Rio Linda news today. KOVR-13 is reporting what began with a neighborhood complaint about a problem house led to the landlord’s conviction Monday on 16 felony counts of fraud, forgery, and conspiracy. Raghvendra “Raj” Singh, 57, faces up to 13 years in state prison when he’s sentenced March 13. […]
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Sacramento County Sheriff Department Crime Reports for December 2019
These are the crimes reported to the Sacramento County Sheriffs Department in Rio Linda and Elverta for December of 2019. Per the Sheriffs Department, this data is produced via a set of processes involving many different systems. No representation is made or implied regarding the accuracy of the data made available here.
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Morning Brief for Friday January 31 2020
Good morning! Here’s what’s happening in our world today: Papa’s Pizzaria will be hosting its One-Year anniversary and Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 2nd, opening at 12 noon. They will have food and drink specials all day, including two appetizers for $10 and $12 beer buckets. Find out more on their Facebook Page or […]
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Panhandle has First Proposal for 177 Homes
According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the first plan for new homes in the panhandle has been submitted to the City of Sacramento. The president of Holloway Land Co., Brian Holloway, said that other plans could be filed in the coming months. Citing the need for infrastructure work and approvals, Holloway said the first homes […]
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Rio Linda Man Convicted in Wyoming’s Largest Ever Drug Bust
A federal court jury on Friday found a California tow truck driver guilty of hauling $250,000 worth of drugs as a courier for a major dealer. United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming, Mark A. Klaassen, announced today that Rio Linda, California resident Arnold Devonne Butler, 53, has been convicted of possession with intent […]
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Optimist All-Star Football Game Saturday at Sacramento State
The 62nd annual Bell Bros Shrine Optimist All-Star Football Game will be played Saturday, January 18th at Sacramento State. Local high school Seniors will be playing for charity on Hornet Field beginning at 1 p.m. The North will be stacked with Rio Linda players and former coaches such as head coach Don Dillon, David Godinho […]
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Sue Frost – Common Sense Needed to Fix Our Roads
by Supervisor Sue Frost Our roads are crumbling. That is not hyperbole, they are literally crumbling. And we don’t have the money or a realistic plan to fix them. Recent reports show California roads are the 3rd worst in the entire country. NHTSA data notes that Highway 99 is now the 7th most dangerous freeway […]
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Sacramento County Sheriff Department Crime Reports for November 2019
These are the crimes reported to the Sacramento County Sheriffs Department in Rio Linda and Elverta for November of 2019. Per the Sheriffs Department, this data is produced via a set of processes involving many different systems. No representation is made or implied regarding the accuracy of the data made available here.
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Supervisor Sue Frost 2020 Community Meeting Calendar
Meet with your County Supervisor and hear what is happening in your community. Sacramento County District 4 Supervisor Sue Frost has announced her 2020 Community Meeting calendar. I am continuing my pledge to constituents to hold regular meetings in the various parts of my district, in an attempt to be as accessible to you as possible. […]
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CHP Hopes Everyone is Another Year Wiser
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As a new year approaches, all motorists can resolve to celebrate safely. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) would like to remind everyone to buckle up, avoid distractions while behind the wheel, and have a plan in place if you intend to consume alcohol or other intoxicating substances. For this New Year’s Day […]
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Knights place Eleven Players on All-Metro Teams
The Sacramento Bee prep sports writers published their All-Metro teams for the 2019 season today. The Rio Linda Knights placed seven players on the first and second teams and another four received Honorable Mention honors. First Team Offense RB Cameron Skattebo, SeniorWhat can be said about Skattebo that hasn’t already been published? Last year’s SacBee […]
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RioCap: Our Top Stories of 2019
2019 was a challenging year for many people. Nationally, personally and locally. Rio Linda and Elverta weren’t insulated from those challenges. From our Knights winning a State Championship in Football, to unthinkable tragedy on our main street, the fall from 2018 to 2019 was calamitous. Here are our Top Ten stories from 2019, as ranked […]
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Tree-Cycle your Christmas Tree
Give your Christmas tree the proper holiday send-off. Rather than toss it in the trash, recycle it. You’ll be doing our local landfills a big favor. Bring your Christmas tree to any of the locations listed below at the scheduled days and times. Your tree will be mulched for free. Please remove all tinsel, lights, […]
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CHP Offers Advice to Keep Motorists off the “Naughty” List This Holiday Season
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – To help keep motorists safe during this busy travel season, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is giving the gift of traffic safety tips. During the hustle and bustle of the holidays, leave the dashing to the reindeer and take your time to ensure you arrive safely at your destination. Another way to […]
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Holiday Travel Tips From Sacramento Intl. Airport
Article Date: Thursday, December 19, 2019 It’s the most wonderful time of the year again! As always, Sacramento International Airport is celebrating with beautiful holiday decorations, live entertainment in the baggage claim areas in both terminals Dec. 19 – 23, and comfort dogs to ease the anxieties of flying, brought to you by the Boarding […]
