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You’ve Voted! What’s Next?

May 18, 2026 05:00PM ● By Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office News Release

oters can use the My Voter Portal (MVP) to ​check the status of their voted ballot.​

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County Releases 2025 Year in Review Annual Report

Apr 20, 2026 12:03PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County has released its 2025 Year in Review Annual Report, highlighting a year of measurable progress, service delivery and continued investment in the community.

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Fan-Favorite Events Return this Spring

Mar 03, 2026 12:06PM ● By MPG Staff

Country Craft Faire, Tractor Days and Duck Derby

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Twin Rivers Superintendent to Step Down

Feb 24, 2026 11:54AM ● By Twin Rivers Unified School District News Release

Twin Rivers Unified School District announced Feb. 19 that Superintendent Dr. Steve Martinez will step down from his role effective Oct. 31, 2026, concluding more than thirteen years of leadership defined by historic academic gains, fiscal recovery and expanded opportunities for students across the district.

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Bunco for Books

Feb 03, 2026 04:45PM ● By MPG Staff

A roll of the dice will help turn the page for young readers when the Rio Linda Lions Club hosts its annual Bunco for Books fundraiser on Feb. 7.

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Valentine’s Day Bingo
A Valentine’s Tradition

Jan 20, 2026 09:41AM ● By Ornella Rossi

RLE Parks Brings Back PopulaForget roses and chocolates, bingo cards and daubers are the real stars this Valentine’s season as families are invited to shout “Bingo!” at the Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Park District’s popular Valentine’s Day Bingo night, a family-friendly event that has quickly become a local favorite.r Valentine’s Day Bingo

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In Crust We Trust

Jan 13, 2026 09:46AM ● By MPG Staff

Blind Pizza Taste Test Comes to the Grange

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Sacramento County Maintains Class 2 FEMA Rating

Dec 08, 2025 11:41AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Class 2 Rating Provides 40% Discount on Flood Insurance

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Home Sales Remain Above Average During October

Nov 24, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

New home sales in the Sacramento region rose modestly in September and remained above the historical average for this time of year, the North State Building Industry Association announced on Nov. 11.

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FFA members at Rio Linda High School
More Than Just Agriculture

Nov 18, 2025 02:12PM ● By Seth Henderson

Rio Linda FFA Program Broadens Student’s Horizons

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Sacramento’s Looming Federal Funding Cuts to Homelessness Programs

Nov 12, 2025 10:52AM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento officials and homelessness response leaders are warning that proposed federal funding changes and ongoing government shutdown disruptions could severely impact local housing stability and services for people experiencing homelessness.

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A Little Building Feeds a Lot of People

Oct 28, 2025 05:09PM ● By Seth Henderson

Local Food Closet Makes Sure Everyone’s Fed

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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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Councilman Roger Dickinson poses with Snoopy
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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Youth experience riding and operating antique tractors
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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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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Supervisor Serna Announces Historic Meeting

Oct 07, 2025 01:48PM ● By Seth Henderson

Speaking at the Oct. 2 monthly Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch about community events, the county’s budget and announcing a historic meeting was Sacramento County Supervisor (District 1) Phil Serna among the more than 20 guests at the Brookfields Restaurant on Madison Avenue.

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The Rio Linda High School Knights marching band sits in the homestands
Homecoming Through the Decades

Oct 07, 2025 10:51AM ● By Seth Henderson

Rio Linda High School students finished their decade-themed homecoming week with a dance on Oct. 4 after losing the varsity football game against Casa Robles High School 32-13 on Oct. 3.

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Quarter midget racer Jordan Vasques
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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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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Fire Stations and Restorations

Sep 23, 2025 09:13AM ● By Seth Henderson

Historic Rio Linda Fire Station 111 Holds Mechanical Memories

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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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Sacramento to ‘Light the Town Pink’ for Breast Cancer Awareness

Sep 22, 2025 01:28PM ● By Albie Aware Breast Cancer Foundation News Release

Sacramento is set to glow pink this September and October as the community comes together to “Light the Town Pink” in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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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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Kurt Nicknig is next to a painting he did
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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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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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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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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Standing in front of his vehicle is Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District Battalion Chief Brian Gonsalves
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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