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Twin Rivers Unified School District reminds drivers to slow down
Back-to-School Traffic Safety

Aug 17, 2026 05:53PM ● By Twin Rivers Unified School District News Release

As Twin Rivers Unified students headed back to school on Tuesday, Aug. 18, the district is reminding drivers to slow down, watch for buses and help keep our students safe.

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Grant Union High School ribbon-cutting ceremony for new football field
Grant Union Unveils New Stadium

Aug 17, 2026 05:33PM ● By Abbey Wicks

On Friday, Aug. 14, just days prior to the start of the new school year, Grant Union High School’s football stadium turf and track replacement project was unveiled to student-athletes, district staff and city leaders including Mayor of Sacramento Kevin McCarty and District 2 Council Member Roger Dickinson.

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Home is More Than a House: How One Family Changed Lives Through Foster Care

Aug 11, 2026 11:14AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

What is home? For many of us, we will say an address or point to a neighborhood on a map.

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The flag football classes consist of four-week sessions teaching players passing, catching, running techniques
Flag Football Skills Class is Back

Jul 28, 2026 11:10AM ● By MPG Staff

The Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Parks District flag football skills class is back this August!

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No contact lacrosse summer camp in Rio Linda in partnership with National Academy of Athletics
Level Up at Lacrosse Camp

Jul 28, 2026 10:05AM ● By MPG Staff

The Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Park District has announced its Lacrosse Skills Camp in partnership with the National Academy of Athletics.

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School kids walking with backpacks
Konnected Clothing Hosts 11th Annual Backpack Event

Jul 21, 2026 03:18PM ● By Abbey Wicks

Back to school in style

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Meeting the New School Board

Jul 14, 2026 12:04PM ● By Twin Rivers Unified School District News Release

At the July 7 school board meeting, the Twin Rivers Unified School District Board of Trustees elected officers for the 2026-2027 school year: President Christine Jefferson; Vice President Sascha Vogt; and Clerk Michael Baker.

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water safety
Keep Kids Safe Around Water This Summer

Jul 06, 2026 01:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As temperatures rise and families look for ways to stay cool, Sacramento County reminds parents and caregivers that water safety should be a top priority throughout the summer months.

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Rio Linda High School’s graduation
Twin Rivers Unified Celebrates Graduates

Jun 09, 2026 09:17AM ● By MPG Staff

Graduation season is underway at Twin Rivers Unified School District. Ceremonies were held across the district in late May and early June to celebrate Class of 2026 graduates from CCCA High School, Pacific High School, Highlands High School, Vista Nueva High School, Grant Union High School, Keema High School, Rio Linda High School, Foothill High School and Twin Rivers Adult School.

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Twin Rivers Unified Celebrates Record Number of Dual Enrollment Graduates

Jun 02, 2026 10:15AM ● By Twin Rivers Unified School District News Release

his graduation season, 28 Twin Rivers Unified seniors will walk across the stage not only with their high school diplomas, but also with associate degrees from American River College (ARC) earned through the district’s Dual Enrollment program.

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Tractors, Traditions and a Whole Lot of Fun

May 04, 2026 04:11PM ● By Ornella Rossi

31st Annual Farm and Tractor Days returns to Dry Creek Ranch

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SacRT Launches New Transit Patch Program for Girl Scouts and Scouts of America

Apr 27, 2026 05:39PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

Program co-created with local Girl Scout Troop to build transit riding confidence

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‘Not Your Lab Rat’ Campaign
‘Not Your Lab Rat’ Campaign Addresses Youth Nicotine Addiction

Apr 20, 2026 11:55AM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has launched a new statewide public health campaign, “Not Your Lab Rat,” aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among young adults and preventing initiation of vaping and other modern nicotine products.

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Spring Programs Announced for Youth

Mar 24, 2026 10:24AM ● By MPG Staff

The Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Park District is offering two upcoming community programs this spring, including a youth soccer skills session and a supervised evening event for children.

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Sacramento County Invites Residents to Celebrate National Day of Play

Mar 17, 2026 11:05AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Regional Parks is inviting residents to step outside, unplug and enjoy the outdoors in celebration of National Day of Play, observed this year on Saturday, March 21.

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Area Museums Offer Activations for Homeschoolers

Feb 17, 2026 08:57AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

Sacramento area museums are proud to amplify learning by offering education related activations and opportunities all year long.

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Preschoolers Get VIP Tour of Antelope Branch for 10th Straight Year

Feb 17, 2026 08:50AM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

Young learners get a hands-on lesson in how money works

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Spring and Summer Activities Unveiled

Feb 16, 2026 05:29PM ● By Abbey Wicks

As the weather gets warmer and longer days approach, there is a plethora of community events, youth activities and pool days coming to Rio Linda this spring and summer.

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‘Love Your Life’ this Valentine's Day with Single Mom Strong

Feb 06, 2026 03:18PM ● By Single Mom Strong News Release

Single Mom Strong, the nonprofit devoted to empowering single mothers and their children, is proud to present its annual “Love Your Life” event, a joyful Valentine’s Day celebration focused on self-love and community connection.

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Superintendent’s Update

Jan 27, 2026 11:12AM ● By Steve Martinez, Superintendent, Twin Rivers Unified

How many times have you heard that learning is a journey? It is, but as all of us know, that journey is rarely smooth.

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Kindergarten Roundup

Jan 27, 2026 11:05AM ● By Twin Rivers Unified School District News Release

Twin Rivers Unified School District invites families of incoming Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten students to its upcoming Kindergarten Roundup event.

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Youth Take the Mic

Jan 27, 2026 11:01AM ● By By MPG Staff

Lions Club Annual Student Speaker Contest Spotlights Mental Health

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Announces Literacy Moonshot

Jan 26, 2026 04:40PM ● By California Department of Education News Release

Most Expansive Effort in California History to Achieve Reading by Third Grade

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Aerospace Museum Awarding Aviation Scholarships

Jan 26, 2026 04:19PM ● By Aerospace Museum of California News Release

Thanks to the generosity of its major donors, the Aerospace Museum of California is proud to announce the return of its Private Pilot License (PPL) Scholarship Program.

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Hometown Festivities Light Up Rio Linda

Dec 16, 2025 09:40AM ● By Abbey Wicks

Saturday, Dec. 13 saw a day of festive activities for Rio Linda.

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750,000 CalKIDS Scholarships Awarded

Dec 09, 2025 09:02AM ● By CalKIDS News Release

Launched in 2022, CalKIDS provides scholarships worth up to $1,500 for eligible public-school students and up to $175 in scholarships for every child born in California on or after July 1, 2022.

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Target to Host Heroes & Helpers Event with Sacramento Police Department & SPO to Support Local Youth

Dec 05, 2025 04:11PM ● By Heroes & Helpers News Release

On Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon, the Target store located at 3601 N Freeway Blvd. will host a Heroes & Helpers event in partnership with Sacramento Police Department and Sacramento Police Officer Association (SPO) 1849 Foundation.

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Students Show Continued Increase in Academic Achievement

Nov 24, 2025 02:49PM ● By MPG Staff

Chronic Absenteeism Continues to Fall

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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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Leadership Program Raises Funds for Lettermans

Nov 12, 2025 10:59AM ● By Seth Henderson

Rio Linda High School Leadership Fundraiser Seeks to Provide Memorabilia, School Pride

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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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Local Museums Invite Community to Celebrate Dia de los Muertos

Oct 24, 2025 02:23PM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history and science treasures all year long.

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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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Enjoying the Spooky Season

Oct 20, 2025 10:54AM ● By Abbey Wicks

October is flying by but don’t worry. There’s still time to experience all the spooky activities that the greater Sacramento region has to offer.

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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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