By News Staff on July 20, 2022
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Kay L. Dines was born November 11, 1938, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. At the age of 83, on July 16, 2022, Kay went to join the Lord and her beloved husband. Kay was extraordinary, kind-hearted, a pillar of Christian values, and strength to family and friends. Kay will be greatly missed by her loving family. Mrs. […]
By News Staff on July 19, 2022
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By Sue Frost Two months ago I wrote a commentary in the Rio Linda Messenger to explain that the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors would be holding a vote in July on whether or not to place a local tax measure on the November ballot that would allow the County to open up Cannabis retail […]
By News Staff on July 12, 2022
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MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! Friends, Tomorrow (today), on Tuesday July 12th, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will be voting on whether or not to place an initiative on the November ballot to tax cannabis. If that initiative makes it onto the ballot in November and passes by over 50%, it would give the greenlight to […]
By News Staff on July 8, 2022
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On June 16th, Gutrtej Gill of Rio Linda Holdings, LLC., and JTS Engineering Consultants submitted plans to Sacramento County planning for a new gas station and car wash to be located at the southwest corner of Elkhorn Blvd and Marysville Blvd. The developers are asking for a General Plan Amendment, Community Plan Amendment, Rezone, Use […]
By News Staff on June 29, 2022
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The first of California’s two Free Fishing Days in 2022 is coming up over the Independence Day holiday weekend. On Free Fishing Days – which land on Saturday, July 2 and Saturday, September 3, 2022 – the public can fish throughout the Golden State without a fishing license. For those new to fishing, this is an […]
By News Staff on June 29, 2022
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Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is asking the public to help keep shelter pets calm during Fourth of July fireworks. The loud pops, bangs and whistles that are associated with the holiday can cause much distress to pets in and out of the shelter. The public is invited to sit, sing, read or softly play […]
By News Staff on June 28, 2022
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Ryan Lillis’ article, “Which Sacramento neighborhood or suburb is right for you?“, featured a comprehensive list of communities in the Sacramento region, including Rancho Cordova, Fair Oaks, Elk Grove, Lincoln, Roseville, Woodland, and several city neighborhoods. But Rio Linda and Elverta, two small rural towns in northern Sacramento County, were nowhere to be found. We’re […]
By News Staff on June 28, 2022
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Today Sacramento Steps Forward, the lead agency for the Continuum of Care in Sacramento County, released the 2022 Point in Time (PIT) count report. The Point in Time count is conducted every two years within Sacramento County and provides the community with a snapshot of how many people may be experiencing homelessness on any given […]
By News Staff on June 28, 2022
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It’s said that true love endures, and that’s what 97-year-old Carl Hammer and 95-year-old Reva Truitt wanted to prove last weekend when they tied the knot at The Village at Heritage Park Senior Living Community, where they both live. Both were married for more than 70 years and are both widowed. Reva first noticed Carl […]
By News Staff on June 16, 2022
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Sacramento County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) honors fathers who support their children’s well-being! Fathers who set a good example and support the growth and stability of their children help improve their child’s overall well-being. At Sacramento County DCSS, we help parents stay involved in the support and growth of their children. Studies show that […]