If you’ve not been following the Capitol Public Radio financial debacle over the past year, I congratulate you, because it’s a huge mess that’s taken up way too much headspace, airtime, and legal billing hours within the Sacramento Valley public radio listening community. For those behind the curve, after a 12% layoff in October of […]
Rosario Rodriguez Rosario Rodriguez, a Folsom City Council member and restaurant proprietor, has expanded her lead in the race for the 4th District seat on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. The latest vote count indicates Rodriguez has captured nearly 52% of the vote in a competitive three-candidate field, positioning her to possibly secure the […]
Following a fatal shooting on Sunday afternoon, sheriff’s detectives have apprehended a suspect, as confirmed by authorities. While California Highway Patrol officers were attending to a separate traffic matter near 8th and U streets around 3 p.m., they heard the sound of several gunshots, according to Sgt. Amar Gandhi of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. […]
Lerin Maldonado Lopez of North Highlands was arrested in Ceres for DUI after he lost control of his Toyota Tundra pickup and crashed into a house in the 3400 block of Central Avenue. On the morning of Wednesday, March 6, an incident unfolded on the 3400 block of Central Avenue when a pickup truck, reportedly […]
A vehicle vs. motorcycle hit-and-run collision occurred in Sacramento on Saturday night, March 9th at Rio Linda Boulevard and Ephesus Avenue. The vehicle had fled the scene before the officer’s arrival. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries. The Sacramento County […]
Authorities in Sacramento County have formally charged a 15-year-old with the murder of 17-year-old Andres Julian Chavez following a fatal drive-by shooting on 22nd Street in Rio Linda last September. The shooting unfolded on September 18, 2023, in front of Chavez’s residence located on the 6900 block of 22nd Street, near Elkhorn Boulevard. Chavez’s mother, […]
By Sue Frost Supervisor Sue Frost We’ve just wrapped up the 2024 Point-In-Time Count in Sacramento, a vital snapshot of homelessness in our community. Conducted on a single night in January, this count provides a clear picture of both sheltered and unsheltered individuals facing homelessness, as mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban […]
Article Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 The March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election is just days away. Eighteen Vote Centers are already open. An additional 70 Vote Centers will be open beginning March 2. These 88 Vote Centers will be available for voters who would like to vote in person or need to register to vote […]
By Sue Frost As we navigate through the heart of election season, with ballots distributed and, I hope, making their way to the Election’s Office, we stand on the cusp of the March 5 Primary Election. It’s a pivotal time for our community, and I feel compelled to share my thoughts on Proposition 1, slated […]
The Rio Linda area is reeling from the effects of a potent winter storm that hit on Sunday, unleashing winds exceeding 65 mph in numerous locations. This severe weather has led to fallen trees and extensive destruction throughout the area. Approximately 200,000 customers of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) lost power due to the […]
