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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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Family smiling
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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The fair will feature the Country Faire Community Showcase
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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The bar graph shows new home sales in July
New Home Sales Rebound in July

Aug 26, 2025 08:46AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

July new home sales in the greater Sacramento region rebounded from June's low point, with 480 sales reported by North State Building Industry Association members, the association reported Aug. 12.

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The Rio Linda News
Final County Recommended Budget Hearings to Begin

Aug 26, 2025 08:28AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will begin Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Revised Recommended Budget hearings at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 3 in the Sacramento County Administration Building’s Board Chambers, located at 700 H St., Sacramento.

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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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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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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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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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The Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Parks District is hosting a Movie in the Park Night
Get Ready for Movie Night

Jul 29, 2025 09:45AM ● By MPG Staff

The Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Parks District is hosting a Movie in the Park Night event on Aug. 8 at the RLE Community Center Park.

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A photo of the South Yuba River
Photo Contest Invites Californians to Capture and Share the Beauty of State Parks

Jul 29, 2025 09:15AM ● By California State Parks Foundation News Release

The California State Parks Foundation is inviting park visitors and photography enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels to capture the natural beauty, recreational activities and unique landscapes of California’s state parks.

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Water aerobics instructor Kathy Shermer, right, speaks to participants of water aerobics at the Rio Linda High School Aquatic center.
‘Aquacise’: Flow Like Water

Jul 29, 2025 09:11AM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

At the Rio Linda High School Aquatic Center on Mondays and Wednesdays until Aug. 6, the Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Park District hosted water aerobics, giving participants an opportunity to perform low-impact, dynamic workouts in one of the center’s two pools.

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Camping tents
Reservation Enhancements Coming to California State Parks

Jul 29, 2025 09:06AM ● By CDPR News Release

Californians and visitors from all over the world can now access campground availability on Parks.ca.gov and book their perfect campsite in just a few clicks as part of customer-focused reservation upgrades announced July 24 by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

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Gene Davis from Reliable Home Solutions stands behind the kitchen counter of one of his manufactured homes
Ownership Versus Affordability

Jul 28, 2025 05:29PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

More than 120,000 apartment units fill the Sacramento region, with a vacancy rate of about 4.2%, compared to just 0.6% for conventional homes and 1% or less for manufactured home parks, according to data from Apartments.com, the U.S. Census Bureau, and state housing reports.

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Youth run down the field on both offense and defense
Flags and Footballs

Jul 28, 2025 05:16PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Youth and parents in the Rio Linda Elverta area ventured out to Westside Park in Rio Linda for flag football from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, running drills and playing a scrimmage at the end of each session.

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More than 20 individuals network and eat amongst themselves during the monthly Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch event at Brookfields Restaurant
What's Going on in Rio Linda

Jul 22, 2025 12:00PM ● By Seth Henderson

More than 25 people played patriotic trivia, enjoyed food and/or networked at the monthly Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch, sharing upcoming community events, honors, struggles and other announcements on July 3 at Brookfields Restaurant in Sacramento.

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Community members bring food donations during the annual food drive
SMUD's Giving Friday Returns to State Fair

Jul 14, 2025 04:25PM ● By SMUD News Release

Free Admission to Giving Friday with Donation of Nonperishable Foods

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Young Rio Linda Resident Remy Bertoglio stands in front of her table at the Rio Linda Kids Community Swap Meet
Young Entrepreneurs Brave Heat for Swap Meet

Jul 14, 2025 03:57PM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

With temperatures ranging from 95 degrees Fahrenheit to about 100 degrees, a small but enthusiastic group of young entrepreneurs gathered on July 12 outside the Dry Creek Ranch House for the Kids Community Swap Meet.

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Bridgett Locken’s wild horse photography
Teacher Exhibits Nature, Power, Passion

Jul 14, 2025 12:58PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A hobby has become a passion for a North Highlands’ Community Outreach Academy teacher.

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Individuals converse with vendors about items and the community at the Rio Linda Farmer’s Market and Peddler’s Fair on July 3 at Depot Park.
Handmade, Locally Sourced at Market and Peddler’s Fair

Jul 08, 2025 10:50AM ● By Seth Henderson, photos by Seth Henderson

Local produce, freeze dried goods, tie-dye apparel and other hand made goods were some of the items available at the Rio Linda Farmer’s Market and Peddler’s Fair from 5 p.m. to dusk July 3 at Depot Park.

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The Rio Linda Bible Quizzing teams have qualified for the National Bible Quizzing
Rio Linda’s Bible Quizzers Qualify for Nationals

Jul 08, 2025 10:06AM ● By Higher Ground Apostolic Church News Release

The Rio Linda Bible Quizzing teams have qualified for the National Bible Quizzing Tournament this month.

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Jason Green, a man who wears many hats in Rio Linda, including president of the Rio Linda Elverta Historic Society, is in front of an old Dodge truck donated to the historic society
Jason Green Dedicated to Public Service

Jul 01, 2025 11:54AM ● By Seth Hendersons

Jason Green wears many hats in Rio Linda and he rotates between them selflessly on behalf of his passion for the community of Rio Linda.

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A Women’s Empowerment graduate celebrates her new home at the nonprofit’s Trellis Gardens transitional workforce housing program
Women’s Empowerment Receives $20,000 from Safe Credit Union

Jun 24, 2025 10:06AM ● By Women’s Empowerment News Release

Women’s Empowerment received a grant of $20,000 from SAFE Credit Union to provide housing readiness training, transitional workforce housing and financial empowerment training to Sacramento women who have experienced homelessness.

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: The Spare The Air program is dedicated to measurably improving the region’s air quality and helping residents protect themselves from air pollution
New Air Quality Alert System Launched

Jun 17, 2025 10:20AM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District News Release

The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (Sac Metro Air District), in collaboration with the air districts of the Sacramento region, has launched a new Air Alert system for the Sacramento Region’s Spare The Air program.

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Construction Workers
Full Closure of Eastbound U.S. Highway 50 June 13-17 in West Sacramento

Jun 13, 2025 10:33AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists of the 79-hour closure as part of the ongoing $280 million Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Yolo County.

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The new Tesla Collision Center in North Sacramento is located at 3650 Dudley Blvd. McClellan Park, offering driving demonstrations in addition to collision services and pre-owned vehicles.
Newly-Constructed Buildings Now Occupied

Jun 03, 2025 02:55PM ● By Seth Henderson, photo by Seth Henderson

North Sacramento has had multiple industrial buildings constructed in the past five years and they’ve been recently occupied by companies focusing on green energy, home improvement and logistics in the McClellan Park area.

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Water Board Tackles District’s Banking Oversight

Jun 03, 2025 02:51PM ● By Idaly Valencia

During the Rio Linda Elverta Water District’s monthly meeting on May 12 at 6730 Front St., one of the main topics of discussion was the water board’s oversight of banking authority.

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