The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will begin hearings on the Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18 at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 13 at the Sacramento County Administration Building located at 700 H Street. The hearings will continue through June 14 and June 15, beginning at 9:30 a.m., if necessary. Members of the public may […]
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Community Events & Meetings for June 2017
If you or your organization have information about an event in the Rio Linda/Elverta community, or that’s relevant to the Rio Linda Elverta community, please send an email to johntodd@RioLindaOnline.com, or visit the feedback page on this website here. RIO LINDA GRANGE Rio Linda Grange #403 monthly meeting (Monthly on the first Thursday) June 1st 7pm […]
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Supervisor Frost Rio Linda/Elverta June Newsletter
Rio Linda/Elverta Edition The Condition of Rio Linda/Elverta Roads The following is an excerpt from a recent article I wrote for local newspapers regarding the poor condition of our roadways. To read the entire article, please click here. Rio Linda/Elverta roadways are in critical condition, as I’m sure you can testify to as you play “avoid the […]
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Pedestrian Dies Weeks after Accident on Cement Drive and Blacktop Road
A 65-year-old man died on Sunday May 21st, weeks after being struck and severely injured by a vehicle on Cement Drive and Blacktop Road near Brasher’s Auto Auction on May 2nd. According to the California Highway Patrol, 65-year-old Eric Miller of Rio Linda was walking southbound in a marked pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of […]
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Rio Linda Farmers Market Transitions to New Location and Owners
Last night was the final night of the Rio Linda Farmers Market and Peddlers Fair at Depot Park. For many years, the Farmers Market has brought people and interest to Downtown Rio Linda with produce vendors, food trucks, live music, handcrafts and others. Charlea Moore has been the dutiful steward of the event since 2007 […]
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Join the Fun at the Sacramento County Fair May 25-29
Celebrate good old-fashioned Americana by coming out to the Sacramento County Fair, May 25-29, at Cal Expo for the Memorial Day weekend. Food, fun, and a full line-up of entertainment will delight the whole family. There will be something for everyone, including these must-see attractions: Lil’ Monster Truck & UTV RZR Racing, Stars & Stripes […]
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The Condition of our Roads: Supervisor Sue Frosts’s June Newsletter
By County Supervisor Sue Frost A couple months ago I wrote an article for Rio Linda Online to discuss my opposition to the “gas tax” that was working its way through the California Legislature. Predictably that bill was signed into law shortly after my article was released, and since its passage, I have had more […]
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CASA Meeting Minutes 5/3/17
Via the Sacramento County Sheriff Department on Nextdoor: Agencies present: Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department (SSD), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Sacramento County Code Enforcement, and County Parks. Meeting Notes: A new North Area Directory brochure with contact numbers, meeting dates and additional information where given out at the meeting. Interested in working for the Sheriff’s Department […]
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2017 Farm & Tractor Days
23rd Annual Farm and Tractor Days, Celebrating Sacramento’s Rural Roots Rio Linda, CA—Step back in time to recapture the sights and sounds of farm life at the 23rd Annual Farm and Tractor Days hosted by the Rio Linda/Elverta Historical Society on two consecutive days. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 19, and run through […]
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Man Dies in West 2nd Street Stabbing
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Obituary: George Samuel Vernatchi (1926 – 2017)
George Samuel Vernatchi passed away in Sacramento, CA on April 19, 2017, at the age of 91. George was born on February 1, 1926, to Samuel and Lillian Vernatchi in Sacramento. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Margaret Rakela and Mabel Lillman. George leaves behind his beloved and devoted wife of […]
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Arrest Made in North Highlands Homicide
Sheriff’s Homicide detectives have arrested Neven Glen Butler, 18, of North Highlands for the murder of 86-year-old Fusako Petrus. Butler was already in-custody on unrelated assault and elder abuse charges from an arrest on April 26, 2017. A little after 6:00 a.m. on April 26, 2017, the Sheriff’s Communication Center received a 911 call advising […]
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Twin Rivers Statement on Arrest in Tragic Death of Community Member
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SSD: Update on North Highlands Homicide
In the later afternoon hours of April 26, 2017, the Sheriff’s Department arrested an 18-year-old male on an unrelated assault charge which occurred near Fair Oaks Boulevard and Howe Avenue in Sacramento. Unprovoked, the suspect physically assaulted an elderly female, and was still on-scene when deputies arrived. He was taken into custody without incident. Sheriff’s […]
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Supervisor Sue Frost’s May Newsletter
Sanctuary Rio Linda By County Supervisor Sue Frost The California State legislature may soon make California the first “Sanctuary State” in the Nation. I want to take a moment to explain what this means for Sacramento County, and how it impacts Rio Linda residents. To become a “Sanctuary State,” California will have to violate Federal […]
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Twin Rivers Graduation Rate Hits All-Time High
McClellan, CA— Record numbers of Twin Rivers Unified School District students are receiving their high school diplomas on time—84.4 percent of the class of 2016. The district’s graduation rate exceeds the state and county average for the second straight year, according to data from the California Department of Education. Twin Rivers’ graduation rate has increased […]
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“Howlin’” Good Time on the American River Parkway
Attention dog owners and dog lovers: Do you love to walk on the American River Parkway? Join fellow dog and nature lovers and sign up for the Howlin’ on the Parkway event, 8 a.m., Saturday, April 22 at the William B. Pond Recreation Area: Registration is $25, and proceeds benefit the American River Parkway Foundation’s trail maintenance […]
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Spring Pothole Sweeps Week Starts April 10
An intensified effort to identify and repair potholes starts this week by the Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT) on unincorporated area roadways. Residents are encouraged to report potholes on Sacramento County neighborhood streets by dialing 311 (or 875-4311), or report them online at www.311.saccounty.net. Pothole sweeps weeks are performed twice each year: in late […]
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RLERPD Seeking Art Instructor
I got news from Eric Hernandez at the Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Parks District that they are looking for a new art instructor to take over a packed class. If you know anyone who might be interested, or if you want more information, please contact Eric Hernandez, Recreation Supervisor at 991-7521.
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SMUD asks customers to make safe before digging
Whether it’s a small project like planting a tree, a larger one like building a deck or fence, or a big project such as putting in a pool, be sure to include a very important safety step prior to starting any digging job. Notify Underground Service Alert North 811 (USA) a minimum of two full […]
