(Update: As of 8:21am 4-2-16, this item has been removed from the CPAC agenda.) The Rio Linda CPAC (Community Planning Advisory Committee) will review a proposal next week for an 8.6-acre, seven-building office/industrial park in Rio Linda. Century Palms Business Park would be on the southwest corner of Rio Linda Boulevard and M Street in Rio Linda, […]
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Spring 2016 – Pothole Sweeps Week
Sacramento CA – The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT) will start its “Spring 2016 – Pothole Sweeps Week,” on Monday, April 18, 2016. This is an intensified effort to identify and repair potholes, and is part of continuous efforts to improve preventative maintenance activities for unincorporated area roadways. Pothole sweeps weeks are performed twice […]
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Civil War Days at Gibson Ranch April 30 – May 1 2016
Civil War days are coming back to Gibson Ranch April 30-May 1, 2016. When most people think of the Civil War they imagine famous battlefield scenes when the North fought the South over the future of the Union. Explosions of smoke blast over the countryside as brave young men yell “charge!” against their opponents. The hundreds […]
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The Scoop on Vandalism
Look around your community. Do you see graffiti-covered walls? spray-painted or destroyed mailboxes and garbage cans? broken street lights? spray-painted street signs? busted public telephones? missing street and traffic signs? writing or torn pages in library books? broken fixtures, doors, and stalls in public restrooms? shoe-polished cars? Vandalism — the willful destruction or defacing of […]
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Public Hearing Scheduled for RLECWD Water Rate Increase
On May 16, 2016 at 7:00 pm, the Rio Linda/Elverta Community Water District Board of Directors will hold a public hearing at Orchard Elementary School, 1040 Q Street, Rio Linda, California 95673, to consider the proposed water rate increases and charges in this notice. Proposition 218 requires the District to notify property owners of proposed […]
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RLECWD Selects New General Manager
The current RLECWD General Manager, Ms. Mary Henrici, will retire in June and the Board has selected Mr. Ralph Felix as a replacement. For the past 5 years, Ms. Henrici has directed the District through some very difficult times. Under her leadership, the district’s financial status, regulatory status and standing within the Sacramento area water community has significantly […]
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Papa’s Pizzeria to Close April 23rd
I got this sad news during the little league parade today. After over 35 years as a Rio Linda landmark, after many years of hosting post-game celebrations, community meetings, little league signups, and Friday night family dinners, the current owner has been unable to come to a new lease agreement with the shopping center ownership, and […]
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Community Meetings & Events for April 2016
Rio Linda / Elverta Visions Task Force Monday April 11th (Second Monday of each month) 7:00 pm Fire Station 111, 6609 Rio Linda Blvd. in Rio Linda Contact John Todd @ 916-289-6436 http://www.rlevisions.riolindaonline.com/ Rio Linda Little League Parade and Opening Day Saturday, April 2nd @ 9am Theme: Heros get remembered, but Legends never die. – Babe Ruth […]
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April 2016 Events at the Rio Linda Library
The Rio Linda Library is located at 631 L Street in the old Rio Linda Elementary School campus. The hours are: Sunday & Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Noon – 8 p.m.; Wednesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Friday: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For details, telephone the Sacramento Public Library […]
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New Area Code Overlay for 916?
The CPUC will begin the process to introduce a new area code to the area now served by the 916, as the 916 is expected to use up its available prefixes by December 2018. Adding a new area code is known as an overlay, which will provide additional prefixes and new telephone numbers for the […]
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CHP Makes Hit-and-Run Arrest
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First Look: Rite-Aid, Starbucks in Rio Linda
Wednesday night, the Rio Linda/Elverta CPAC met to discuss the initial proposal to place a Rite Aid pharmacy and Starbucks coffee shop at the northeast corner of Rio Linda Boulevard and Elkhorn Boulevard. Wendy Wilson of PM Design Group presented the project. The Rite Aid will be 14,600 sq. ft. facing Rio Linda Boulevard. The majority […]
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Starbucks and Rite-Aid Proposed for Rio Linda
On Wednesday March 23rd, the Rio Linda Community Planning Advisory Council (CPAC) will hear the first information on a proposed Rite-Aid pharmacy and Starbucks coffee shop to be built in Rio Linda. The site specified consists of seven parcels on the northeast corner of Elkhorn Blvd. and Rio Linda Blvd. The site is currently occupied […]
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Rio Linda Business Walk Explores Local Business
On Thursday, February 18, 2016, Sacramento County conducted its first business walk in the Rio Linda/Elverta area. Business walks are one of many initiatives throughout the County designed to promote business retention and expansion efforts. Three partner organizations worked together to carry out the business walk: the County Board of Supervisor’s Office & Economic Development […]
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CHP North Sacramento area Offers Free “Smart Start” Class
The leading cause of death for Americans 15-20 years old is motor vehicle collisions. In an effort inform and to reduce motor vehicle collisions in California, California Highway Patrol (CHP) North Sacramento area will offer a free Start Smart class. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), mile for mile, teenagers are involved […]
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Lady Knights Win Sac-Joaquin Section D3 Championship
RIO LINDA 64, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS 51 Brandy Huffhines scored 17 points and grabbed seven rebounds as the No. 3 seeded Knights toppled the top-seeded Falcons. It was the first Section title in six championship game appearances for Rio Linda, which lost to Vanden in last year’s D3 championship game. Three other Rio Linda players scored […]
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Rio Linda Country Faire is looking for Vendors
VENDORS WANTED For the 4th annual RLE Country Faire! We are looking for all types of vendors including Food Trucks, crafts, educational displays. The fee is $25 for 10X10 space, and a raffle item. Food Vendors $75 + fire Permit fee of $25. Events include a Parade, Pancake breakfast, Farm animals, Bounce House, Climbing wall, and Art […]
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Lady Knights Win, Advance to Semifinals
Last night at Rio Linda High School, the Rio Linda Lady Knights defeated the Oakmont Vikings 50-47 in Sac Joaquin section basketball playoff action. Junior Dejanet Porter lead the Knights with 13 points, while Senior Keari Morrison pulled down 14 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals. The No. 3 Lady Knights face River Valley (24-4) […]
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New Bridge Opens Traffic Between Dry Creek And Raley Blvd.
The opening of a new bridge on Vinci Avenue now connects Dry Creek Road with Raley Boulevard. Phillip Vulliet is the project manager for the City of Sacramento. He says there used to be a small bridge over the channel, but only government agencies had access to it. “The problem was we had a number […]
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Community Meetings & Events for March 2016
CASA – Community Awareness Safety Alliance Wednesday March 2nd (First Wednesday in January, March, May, September, November) 6:00 pm Depot/Visitors Center, 6730 Front Street in Rio Linda 916-991-9344 Law Enforcement will be in attendance. Sacramento County District 4 Supervisor Roberta MacGlashan will speak afterwards. https://www.facebook.com/Rio-LindaElverta-Community-Awareness-Safety-Alliance-CASA-142839042547642/ RIO LINDA/ELVERTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Wednesday March 9th (Second Wednesday of each month) […]
