[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] We received word today that the First Apostolic Church on Dry Creek Road, commonly known as the Royer family church, will not be selling pies this year as they have traditionally […]
2017 Sacramento Food Bank Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution
The Sacramento Food Bank will distribute turkeys or hams to families in need on Monday, November 20, 2017, starting at 8 am at 3333 Third Avenue in Sacramento. Do not line up prior to 6 am. No over-night sleeping or loitering is allowed. To save time in line, arrive around 9 am. The distribution typically ends […]
CASA Meeting Minutes for November 2017
(via Sacramento County Sheriff Department) ELVERTA, RIO LINDA, GARDEN HIGHWAY, AND MCCLELLAN NOVEMBER 1, 2017 COMMUNITY MEETING MINUTES Below, please find the minutes from the Community Meeting held on November 1, 2017. Please share with any neighbors who were not able to attend. Thank you! Agencies present: Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department (SSD), California Highway Patrol (CHP), […]
30 Days until the 2017 Rio Linda Hometown Christmas Light Parade
Last year over 2000 people from all over the area came out to see Rio Linda and Elverta kick off the holidays with a bang. It was a smash hit. An instant success. We had fire trucks, and marching bands and marching horses and marching dogs and tons of fun! This year, we’ve already gotten […]
Knights Win over Pioneer of Woodland 42-6
In the penultimate game of the 2017 football season, the Rio Linda Knights scored a decisive win over the Pioneer Patriots of Woodland, 42 – 6. The Knights cruised in the first half, scoring 42 unanswered points before halftime. Rio Linda dominated this game, only allowing Pioneer to score a touchdown in the last minute […]
Lunch Bunch Meets on Thursday 11/2/2017
Don’t Forget – Lunch Bunch – Next Thursday Thursday November 2 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Pancake Palace 6225 Watt Ave. North Highlands Our Guest Speaker will be Senator Jim Neilson All are welcome! Bring your flyers, publications, business cards and information to pass along to the others. You never know who will be there but it is always interesting and […]
Aftershock: 50,000 Fans Converge on Discovery Park
Sixth Annual Festival Sells Out For Third Consecutive Year The sixth annual Monster Energy Aftershock brought 50,000 rock and metal fans to a sold out Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA on Saturday, October 21 & Sunday, October 22 for a massive weekend of music that included performances from legends Nine Inch Nails and Ozzy Osbourne (recently reunited with guitarist Zakk Wylde for the first time in over a decade), plus A Perfect Circle (who premiered their […]
A Hidden Reason Homelessness is Exploding
By County Supervisor Sue Frost Homelessness is on the rise in Rio Lind/Elverta, and Sacramento County in general. The issue is evident just by keeping your eyes peeled while taking a short drive in any direction. Not to mention it being constantly talked about in public meetings, newspapers, radio, and the dinner table. The reasons […]
CHP Receives Federal Grant to Address Speed, Aggressive Driving and Street Racing
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Speed and aggressive driving, the main causes of traffic collisions in California, will be the focus of a year-long education and enforcement campaign by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) that started October 1, 2017. With the support of a federal traffic safety grant titled Regulate Aggressive Driving and Reduce Speed II (RADARS II), the […]
RLHS Friday Night Live Teaming up with MADD
Rio Linda High School’s Friday Night Live group has been contacted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, MADD, about participating in their annual “Walk Like MADD” 5k on Saturday October 21st at the California State Capitol. Friday Night Live is a club that promotes drug and alcohol awareness at our school and in our community. Others may […]
Rio Linda Downtown Summit Workshop – Monday, October 30th
The County of Sacramento and SACOG are holding a free workshop for business and business property owners on Monday, October 30th. Supervisor Frost would like to invite stakeholders to participate in a Walking Tour of some of the downtown area of Rio Linda prior to the workshop from 10:00am to 11:00am with Michele E. Reeves, economic strategist, […]
County Holiday Office Closure – October 9th
County Holiday Office Closure – October 9th In observance of Columbus Day, most Sacramento County offices will be closed on Monday, October 9. Garbage service, as well as all emergency services will continue. All offices will return to their normal business hours on Tuesday, October 10.
Serving Families Experiencing Homelessness
Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (DHA) is proud to announce the launch of the $1.35 million redesigned system for families experiencing homelessness, under County Initiative to Reduce Homelessness #1. DHA is partnering with Next Move and Volunteers of Americato ensure maximum and more effective utilization of our family shelter system. Effective October 2, 2017, families experiencing homelessness can self-register for […]
Knights fall to #16 River Valley
Ranked #16 by the Sacramento Bee, the River Valley Falcons came to Marion Adams Memorial Stadium looking to spoil the Rio Linda Knights homecoming game, and while the Knights lost this game 35-27, it was hard fought and in question right up to the last 90 seconds of game time. The Knights came out of […]
One Injured in Rio Linda Shooting; Suspect Arrested
At 8:24 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, the Sheriff’s Department Communication Center began receiving 911 calls from residents within the 5800 block of West 2nd Street in Rio Linda. Initial calls indicated there were multiple gunshots heard in the area and a vehicle was heard speeding away after the shots. Additional 911 callers indicated […]
Shooting on West Second Street; What We Know
Last night, around 8:30pm, a neighbor heard shots fired on the 5800 block of West Second Street in Rio Linda. The neighbor came out of her house, and saw a grey Mini Cooper with a black top and heavily tinted rear windows, and California plates speeding away. Upon investigation, the neighbor discovered a man laying […]
Sue Frost: Becoming Fiscally Responsible
By County Supervisor Sue Frost On Wednesday, September 6th, the Board of Supervisors adopted our final budget for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. This was the first Sacramento County budget that I have participated in, so I wanted to share with you my thoughts. In short, I am pleased that we were able to fund so […]
Rio Linda’s Darren Oliver named to Sacramento Baseball Hall of Fame
Rio Linda High School baseball star Darren oliver will be inducted to the Sacramento Baseball Hall of Fame. Drafted by the Texas Ranger in the 1988 MLB draft, Darren pitched at RLHS where he made the All City team in 1988. Darren made his MLB debut in Fenway Park at the age of 22. A […]
Sacramento County Water Main Flushing Program
You have probably seen it many times and thought to yourself, “what a waste of good clean water!” Flushing hydrants can be frustrating to residents. While it may seem like a waste of good clean water, flushing of hydrants is essential to keeping your water safe and maintain the integrity of a pipe network. Flushing hydrants can […]
Caretaker Position Open at Dry Creek Ranch in Rio Linda
Looking for a mature (over 50) person/couple to live in mobile home at the ranch and be caretaker(s). Must be physically able to keep up grounds (mowing, weedeating, blowing, sweeping, etc.), as well as have ability for small equipment and irrigation system repairs. Needs to provide around the clock security as much as possible. Also needs […]