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Kids’ Bingo Takes Over Rio Pub

Oct 28, 2025 05:02PM ● By Seth Henderson

Pub Owners Facilitate Patron-Organized Halloween Event for Kids

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Ellis Farms Offers Family-Oriented Fun

Oct 21, 2025 01:48PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

At Ellis Farms in Rio Linda, a transitional kindergarten teacher from North Country Elementary School in Antelope has been working to bring more family-oriented activities to town for more than five years.

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New Home Sales Dip in September

Oct 21, 2025 11:26AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

As many prospective homebuyers waited to see what happened with mortgage interest rates, new home sales in the Sacramento region dipped in September but remained above the average number of sales for the month, according to the North State Building Industry Association.

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Teeing Off for Trunk or Treat

Oct 21, 2025 10:57AM ● By Seth Henderson

The whole family is invited to Cherry Island Golf Course on Oct. 30 for Trunk or Treat, a free community event to enjoy a safe Halloween celebration.

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Snoopy Has Landed in Sacramento

Oct 21, 2025 10:45AM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Aerospace Museum of California Unveils Freeway Sign, Traveling Snoopy Exhibit

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Sacramento County Board Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez speaks to a nearly packed community center
Constituents Talk Roads, Roosters, Raves, Incorporation

Oct 14, 2025 03:42PM ● By Seth Henderson

About 75 community members attended the Rio Linda/Elverta community meeting on Oct. 8, discussing public safety, homelessness and multiple ordinances with a Sacramento County Board Supervisor in her final meeting of the year there.

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The Club that No One Knows About

Oct 14, 2025 03:25PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Old, New Tractors Take to the Fields of the RLE Historic Society

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Festival Race Honors Track History

Oct 14, 2025 03:09PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Auston McClernon Day at Roy Hayer Speedway Carries a Legacy

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Property Tax Postponement Program Filing Period Announced

Oct 14, 2025 11:59AM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Malia M. Cohen announced that applications for property tax postponement are now being processed.

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Free Mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 14, 2025 11:26AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Uninsured and underinsured members of the community are urged to act now

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County Responds to Special Election Ballot Envelope Concerns

Oct 14, 2025 10:39AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Department of Voter Registration and Elections staff recently learned about online posts concerning the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election ballot and envelope. (Proposition 50 is on the ballot.)

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Beanie Babies Needed for Holiday Gift Drive for Kindergarteners

Oct 07, 2025 03:20PM ● By Claire Gliddon, Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids Chief Blanket Gatherer

Got beanie babies? Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids (SBSK) is asking for donations of new or gently used Beanie Babies for their kindergarten project that takes place each holiday season.

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New EBT Cards Being Mailed

Oct 07, 2025 03:14PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The California Department of Social Services has announced that magnetic stripe EBT cards are set to expire by Oct. 25.

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Business Owners Affected by Overnight Fire

Oct 07, 2025 02:44PM ● By Seth Henderson

In Wake of Suspected Vandalism, Businesses Seek Community Support

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Sephora Settles Over Hazardous Waste Violations

Oct 07, 2025 02:06PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with 24 District Attorney’s and City Attorney’s Offices, has reached a $775,000 settlement with Sephora USA regarding the alleged improper handling of hazardous waste generated as part of Sephora’s retail operations.

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SacRT Launches Transit Connect

Oct 07, 2025 11:28AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) recently launched the Transit Connect app, a new regional fare payment system that gives riders a faster, easier and more flexible way to pay for transit.

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Quarter Midget Season Wraps Up in Rio Linda

Sep 30, 2025 11:15AM ● By Seth Henderson

Historic Dirt Track in Rio Linda Hosts Season Finale for Local Quarter Midget

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Inspiring Girls in STEAM

Sep 30, 2025 10:55AM ● By Seth Henderson

More Than 1,000 Girls from Local Middle Schools Learn About STEAM Careers

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Peaking Prices at the Pump

Sep 23, 2025 09:23AM ● By Seth Henderson

California’s Higher-Than-Average Prices Set to Raise

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Friends, Family, Familiarity on the Rise

Sep 23, 2025 08:53AM ● By Seth Henderson

Country Faire Lasts for Two Days, a First in its 12-Year History

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Helping Older Resident Repair Home

Sep 22, 2025 01:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

When a 77-year-old Sacramento County resident began facing mounting fines and pressure from her homeowners’ association (HOA) over much-needed repairs to her home, she wasn’t sure where to turn.

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September is National Preparedness Month

Sep 22, 2025 01:35PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe.

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Hastings Joins Republic FC as Partnerships Vice President

Sep 22, 2025 01:22PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

As preparations for Republic Stadium at the Railyards are in full swing, the club announced the addition of Brian Hastings to its executive team on Aug. 28.

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Get Your Trunks Ready for Cherry Island

Sep 17, 2025 09:00AM ● By Seth Henderson

Trunk-or-Treat is coming to Cherry Island Golf Course on Oct. 30, giving local businesses an opportunity to advertise while they pass out candy to trick-or-treaters and participate in a decorating contest for the spookiest trunk.

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From Print to Paint

Sep 17, 2025 08:55AM ● By Seth Henderson

From 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays at the Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Park District, all are welcome to attend the fine art studio for free, located in the recreation center at 810 Oak Lane, Rio Linda.

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Annual Brain Health Forum Open to Everyone

Sep 17, 2025 08:50AM ● By Kevin Ruse

If someone you love has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you know how hard it can be to navigate daily life, let alone think about long-term plans.

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Quarter Midget’s Johnny Cash Classic

Sep 16, 2025 03:58PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

NASCAR Youth Series Race in Rancho Cordova

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Water Providers Warn Residents about Unauthorized Solicitations

Sep 15, 2025 05:36PM ● By Citrus Heights Water District News Release

Citrus Heights Water District, Sacramento Suburban Water District, Orange Vale Water Company and California American Water are warning residents about unauthorized solicitations targeting local households.

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Rio Linda-native Terrie Hunt surpasses 1000 real estate transactions
Always Giving Back

Sep 09, 2025 03:08PM ● By Seth Henderson

Local Realtor Reaches Milestone Celebrating 1,000 Transactions

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Rio Linda residents and Sac Metro Fire members pose for a photo in front of “Old Betsy,” Rio Linda’s 100-year-old fire engine
Updates Over Hot Cakes

Sep 09, 2025 03:03PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Upcoming events and meetings were among topics discussed at Brookfields Restaurant in North Highlands during the monthly Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch before September’s guest speaker shared about his nonprofit organization’s work to clean up Sacramento while helping under-served communities.

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County Revises Approved 2025-26 Budget

Sep 09, 2025 11:25AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Sept. 3 to revise the approved budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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Sacramento Region Leaders Celebrate Ozone Attainment Milestone

Sep 05, 2025 10:03AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

At a joint press conference today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pacific Southwest Region Administrator Josh F.W. Cook joined local Sacramento leaders to celebrate the region’s successful attainment of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone by the 2024 deadline.

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Constitution Day in the Park

Sep 03, 2025 03:10PM ● By Sacramento Constitution Discussion Group News Release

Constitution Discussion Groups (CDGs) of Sacramento, Placer and El Dorado counties are delighted to announce their upcoming Constitution Day Celebration on Sept. 21.

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Country Faire is Almost Here

Sep 03, 2025 03:02PM ● By Seth Henderson

The 12th annual Rio Linda Elverta Country Faire will be at Depot Park, 6730 Front St. in downtown Rio Linda on Sept. 20 and 21, featuring more than 150 vendors, activities for youth and adults, and live music.

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Organizing Chaos

Sep 03, 2025 02:54PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

An alarm rings at the fire station; everyone stops what they’re doing and is rolling out the door in under 90 seconds headed straight toward an emergency with sirens blaring and lights flashing.

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