The Northern California Egg Show & Sale offers a unique glimpse into the fascinating world of egg art, showcasing egg art from regional, national and international artists. Some of the eggs we use are: Ostrich, Rhea, Emu, Goose, Duck, Chicken, various quail, pheasant, finch to name a few. The eggs are decorated in various style, some […]
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February CalFresh Benefits will be issued Early.
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) today announced that CalFresh nutrition assistance benefits for the month of February will be issued early, to most client’s Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) accounts, on January 16, 2019. The early issuance of February benefits is necessary to access federal funds that no longer will be available […]
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Tackling the High Cost of Homelessness
By Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost At the beginning of 2018, Sacramento County launched an ambitious new program that attempted to prioritize getting the 250 homeless people who cost the most amount of money each year in taxpayer dollars, into permanent housing. Some of these homeless people are costing the county upwards of $150,000 a […]
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Flood Watch Issued for Sacramento Area
A serious storm will move through Wednesday evening bringing rain locally and snow in the mountains. SACRAMENTO — The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Sacramento area from 4 p.m. Wednesday through early Thursday morning as a powerful storm moves through the area. The NWS warns, “Rain totals during this time […]
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RLECWD Announces New Online Water Portal
Have you wanted to compare your water usage with previous months or the same month in a previous year more conveniently and without having to call our office during business hours? Well now you can – thanks to our new online water portal. The online water portal will allow you, the customer, to view your […]
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Now Recruiting – 2019 Citizens Academy
Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Citizens Academy. Each spring, the 11-week Citizens Academy is held in an effort to provide improved understanding of the criminal justice system. Participants receive an overview of the criminal justice system including the roles and challenges of law enforcement, attorneys and the courts. Since the first academy […]
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New Years Eve Accident on West Elkhorn
A North Natomas multiple vehicle crash on New Year’s Eve along West Elkhorn Boulevard resulted in an injury for which an ambulance was dispatched. The collision occurred shortly after 7:00 p.m. along westbound West Elkhorn Boulevard just east of East Levee Road. It involved a Dodge Challenger, a Toyota Camry and a Toyota Tacoma pickup, […]
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Start Your New Year Right–Adopt a Shelter Pet
Want a happy start to your new year? Why not adopt your new best friend from the Bradshaw Animal Shelter? Adoptions are only $25, and we’ve already had our first adoption of 2019! Athena, known affectionately as “Pudding,” is a Pit Bull Terrier mix who has lived at the Bradshaw Animal Shelter since Nov. 29, and was also the shelter’s […]
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Sacramento County Bus Route Redesign Workshop
Sacramento Regional Transit and The RLE Chamber of Commerce presents a Workshop: Sacramento County Bus Route Redesign Project. The Sac RT Forward Team has previewed two draft Alternatives showing high frequency or high coverage for the Sacramento region’s future transit network. These alternatives were created to illustrate the direct trade offs between high frequency and […]
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Top Ten Rio Linda News Stories of 2018
Though national and international politics dominated the news even more than usual in 2018, there were many local stories equally important to the community of Rio Linda and Elverta. Here’s a look back at the most popular stories based on pageviews over the past year. #10 Rio Linda Shopping Center Grand Opening Preview After many years […]
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2018 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series Toyota Savemart 350 at Sonoma Raceway
Each year, RLO is honored to be guests at the Toyota Savemart 350 in order to bring some big league racing home to small town USA. Our week begins with the Media Luncheon, held on the Thursday before the race weekend at McCormick and Kulettos in San Francisco. Over the past few years, I’ve had […]
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Knights Championship Parade & Rally December 22nd
In celebration and to honor our State Champion football team, the Rio Linda/Elverta community will hold a championship celebration parade and Rally on December 22nd at 3pm in Downtown Rio Linda. The parade will begin at 3pm, with the rally to follow at Depot Park. This particular parade will be short, beginning at the archway […]
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Homeless Initiatives are Working – County Expands
In 2017, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved funding and implementation of four major initiatives to address critical needs of those experiencing homelessness and to help reduce the homeless population. Subsequently, two associated augmentations were added to further address the needs of all vulnerable population groups. The first programs began in October of 2017, several began in 2018 […]
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Rio Linda Players Named to All-Section Team
The Sacramento Valley Chapter of the National Football Foundation made its All-Sac-Joaquin Section football picks for the 2018 season with Rio Linda talent picking up some prominent positions. Foothill Valley League Most Valuable Player Cameron Skattebo was also named the Section’s Offensive MVP. He was one of just nine players in the country to rush […]
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CHP NOTES NEW ROADWAY SAFETY LAWS
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – New laws approved by the California Legislature in 2018 will affect roadway safety in several ways, including helmet use on bicycles and motorized scooters, hit-and-run on bicycle paths, modified exhaust systems, and enhanced safety for refuse collection vehicles. To support its mission of providing the highest levels of Safety, Service, and Security, […]
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SMUD clearing acres of trees and brush near high-voltage lines
Massive project uses high-tech imaging and analysis to identify fire threats
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Maximum Enforcement is a CHP Holiday Tradition
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – As Californians travel this week, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is set to begin its Christmas Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP). This additional enforcement is intended to further ensure the safety of the motoring public during the holidays. The MEP begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 21, and continues through 11:59 p.m. […]
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Holiday Travel Tips from Sacramento Intl. Airport
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is ready to serve holiday travelers with festive holiday decorations, live entertainment and abundant options for last-minute shopping. Whether flying out or picking up loved ones, customers are encouraged to arrive early, anticipate delays and be prepared by checking parking lot status and downloading the PassioGO! app.The biggest crowds are expected Dec. 21-23 with a […]
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Knights Win State Football Title
Rio Linda and her community have been called many things. Today, we’ll settle for “Champions”.
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2018 CIF Division 5AA State Championship Game Q&A
The Rio Linda Knights are playing for the state championship for the first time in forever. Here’s what you need to know if you plan to attend the game.
