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Cars line up at the Dry Creek Ranch House
Roundin’ Up Rio Linda

Aug 26, 2025 08:16AM ● By MPG Staff

At the Dry Creek Ranch House on Sept. 13 in Rio Linda, spectators can attend the annual Rio Linda Round Up for free, featuring craft vendors, food trucks, a chicken drop raffle, petting zoo and a “kids’ fun zone.”

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The owner and operator of Pioneer Feed and Pet Supply
Overcoming Community Crime

Aug 26, 2025 08:09AM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

A lot at the corner of Rio Linda Boulevard and Delano Street in Elverta containing multiple businesses was vandalized on July 31, leaving businesses without power for hours as well as no phones or internet for a few days due to cut power lines.

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RydeFreeRT provides unlimited fare-free rides on SacRT buses
SacRT’s RydeFreeRT Program Makes Youth Travel Easy

Aug 20, 2025 08:55AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District News Release

As students across the Sacramento region head back to school, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is reminding families that getting to class has never been easier or more affordable, thanks to the RydeFreeRT program.

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previous Senior Health Fair
Free Senior Health and Resource Fair with live Music and Classic Car Display

Aug 19, 2025 04:36PM ● By Senior Health Fair News Release

The 11th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Wyndham Sacramento Hotel off Hwy 80 at Madison.

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Women's Empowerment will hold its 24th annual Gala
Annual Women's Empowerment Gala Celebrates 100th Session

Aug 19, 2025 11:15AM ● By Women's Empowerment News Release

Women's Empowerment will hold its 24th annual Gala on Sept. 19, where guests will help raise funds for the Sacramento nonprofit organization that is celebrating its 100th session educating, empowering and employing Sacramento-area women experiencing homelessness so they can support their families.

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Elaine LaLanne, the "First Lady of Fitness
Elaine LaLanne Still Leads the Way

Aug 19, 2025 09:20AM ● By Carol Feineman

Elaine LaLanne is a beacon of light promoting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle at any age to millions of fitness aficionados throughout the world.

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Participants learned new skills and/or finetuned skills
IDEA World Meets Sacramento

Aug 19, 2025 09:12AM ● By Carol Feineman

For the first time in about 40 years, the annual IDEA World fitness and wellness event from July 17 to July 19 was held in the capital city at the Sacramento Convention Center.

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Sacramento Republic FC’s goalkeeper, Danny Vitiello
Vitiello Named July Player of the Month

Aug 19, 2025 08:14AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

United Soccer League Championship announced that Republic FC goalkeeper Danny Vitiello had been named the league's Player of the Month for July on Aug. 7.

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Women’s Soccer players
Hornet Duo Honored

Aug 19, 2025 08:10AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Women’s Soccer Picked Fourth in Big Sky Preseason Poll

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UC Davis Football team
UC Davis Ranked No. 7 In Preseason

Aug 19, 2025 08:02AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

As the season is about to start, University of California, Davis football continues to be placed among the nation's best, earning the No. 7 ranking in the 2025 American Football Coaches Association Football Championship Subdivision Coaches Poll as announced Aug. 11 by the coaches association.

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SAFE employees Tiffany Porter of Carmichael and Joseph Mayeux of Sacramento County’s Vineyard area fold U.S. flags
SAFE Credit Union, Volunteers Prepare Flags for Retirement

Aug 18, 2025 06:42PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

SAFE Credit Union collected more than 500 flags during its second annual employee-led U.S. flag collection drive this summer.

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mosquito
West Nile Virus Activity Increases

Aug 18, 2025 06:21PM ● By Sacramento Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District News Release

Further West Nile virus activity (WNV) evidence was detected throughout Sacramento and Yolo counties, as 13 mosquito samples and three dead birds tested positive Aug. 13, the highest number of positive results reported in a single day this year, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District.

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kids playing in a park
Once Trusted, Some Educators Compromised

Aug 18, 2025 05:54PM ● By Seth Henderson

Sex offenders are registered into a government database after they’ve been convicted in a court of law. Some of them were once trusted employees in area schools.

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The large yellow sign for Hickory Hank’s Barbeque on Elkhorn Boulevard displays the establishment’s address
An Era of BBQ Ends

Aug 12, 2025 10:44AM ● By Seth Henderson

Hickory Hanks to Close Elkhorn Location

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Congressman Ami Bera, right, and his staff member Josh Gumacal
Congressman Discusses Community Issues

Aug 12, 2025 10:41AM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Ami Bera Guest Speaker at Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch

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Youth participants line up their racers atop of the downhill track to compete in the 10th annual Zucchini Races at the Rio Linda Library
Playing with Your Food

Aug 12, 2025 10:22AM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Annual Zucchini Races Teach Valuable Lessons

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Soccer game
Collins’ Summer Success Continues

Aug 12, 2025 10:06AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Seasons often can be made or broken in the dog days of summer. As the temperature rises, the competition around the league continues to sharpen. Teams look to the summer stretch to create some space in the table and demonstrate their skills.

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Pictured is A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz during a baseball game
Nick Kurtz Named American League Player and Rookie of the Month

Aug 12, 2025 09:50AM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the American League Player and Rookie of the Month for July.

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UC Davis Football game
Football Holds First Scrimmage of Fall Camp

Aug 12, 2025 09:44AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

It sounded a lot like football season at University of California, Davis Health Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 3 when No. 11 UC Davis football strapped it up and welcomed officials to Shredville for the first full scrimmage of fall camp under clear skies and the California sun.

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Sacramento Superior Court Appoints Kelly Sullivan as Interim Officer

Aug 12, 2025 09:37AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

The Sacramento Superior Court recently announced the appointment of Kelly Sullivan as interim court executive officer.

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Sacramento County’s annual Fentanyl Awareness Summit, open to the public
Fentanyl Awareness Summit Open to the Public

Aug 12, 2025 09:34AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s annual Fentanyl Awareness Summit is back this year with a renewed sense of urgency and hope.

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Following their performances, storytellers take center stage thanking the audience
‘In a Nutshell’ Returns to Sacramento

Aug 12, 2025 08:42AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Storytellers Tackle the Theme of Bullies

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) on July 31 shared that it is proactively working to serve 10 gigawatts (GW) of new electricity demand
PG&E Data Center Demand Pipeline Swells to 10 Gigawatts

Aug 11, 2025 06:19PM ● By Pacific Gas and Electric Company News Release

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) on July 31 shared that it is proactively working to serve 10 gigawatts (GW) of new electricity demand from data center projects over the next 10 years, which is enough energy to simultaneously power approximately 7.5-million homes.

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the California Business Roundtable indicated its support to expand access to private investments in 401(k) accounts
President’s Executive Order Opening 401(k)s to Private Markets Needed

Aug 11, 2025 06:04PM ● By California Business Roundtable News Release

On Aug. 7, the California Business Roundtable indicated its support to expand access to private investments in 401(k) accounts.

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Long-term Liability Increases to $91.5 Billion

Aug 11, 2025 05:56PM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Announces Benefits Increases for State Retirees

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The Rio Linda News
Reduce Electricity during Flex Alerts and Earn Bill Credits

Aug 11, 2025 05:05PM ● By MPG Staff

With temperature rising, it’s not too late to register for Power Saver Rewards, a California Public Utilities Commission program.

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Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month
Airport Sets All-Time Passenger Record

Aug 11, 2025 05:01PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month in airport history with 1,296,818 passengers traveling through the airport in June.

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Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) hosted its annual Capitol Bridging Ceremony
Girl Scouts Celebrate Capitol Bridging Ceremony

Aug 05, 2025 12:01PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) hosted its annual Capitol Bridging Ceremony on June 21, bringing together Girl Scouts of all ages for a memorable morning of reflection, celebration and advancement.

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A crowd eagerly watches a zucchini race during
Plant It, Pick It, Race It

Aug 05, 2025 11:52AM ● By Seth Henderson

Rio Linda Grange No. 403 is hosting its annual Zucchini Races at the Rio Linda Library from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 9, featuring vendors, a car show, prizes and of course the races.

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Here is the front of River Valley Feed and Pet Supply
Feed Community, Grow Community

Aug 05, 2025 11:50AM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

For more than 30 years on the corner of 16th Street and Elkhorn Boulevard in Rio Linda, River Valley Feed and Pet Supply has served the community, providing accommodating service in a rapidly changing industry.

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Wildlife rescue specialist Ben Nuckolls recently handles a rattlesnake
Snake, Rattle and Rescue

Aug 05, 2025 11:23AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

In what the Chinese zodiac calls the Year of the Snake; reptiles are keeping wildlife capture specialists busy.

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grand opening of Renewed Hope
Second Chances for Justice-Involved Adults

Aug 05, 2025 11:07AM ● By County Health and Social Services News Release

A new chapter began for dozens of Sacramento County residents stepping into stability, safety and a second chance.

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Three Sacramento State baseball players were selected on day two of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft
Trio Of Hornets Taken on Day Two of Major League Baseball Draft

Aug 05, 2025 11:01AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Three Sacramento State baseball players were selected on day two of the 2025 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday, as right-hander Carson Latimer (Cincinnati), infielder JP Smith (Minnesota), and right-hander Kade Brown (Athletics) were among the 615 players chosen overall during the league’s two-day event.

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Taylor Baker wins Sacramento County Womens Golf Championship.
55th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship

Aug 05, 2025 10:56AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 55th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship took place on July 26 and 27, at Mather Golf Course in Rancho Cordova, drawing top female amateur golfers from around the region.

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The Rio Linda News
Five Aggies Named FCS Football Central Preseason All-Americans

Aug 05, 2025 10:53AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

Rex Connors and Hunter Ridley took home first team honors to lead the way for UC Davis football’s five members on the FCS Football Central Preseason All-American list, with Winston Williams, Jacob Psyk and Porter Connors earning the honors.

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