Supervisor Sue Frost This morning Sacramento County District 4 Supervisor Sue Frost sent out a short message via email this morning, informing supporters that she would not be seeking re-election in 2024. The message says, in part; “I have announced that I will not be seeking re-election in 2024. It was a difficult decision, but […]
Tonight, Wednesday, July 12 between 8:30 p.m. and 12 a.m. parts of west Placer County are scheduled for an aerial adulticide treatment due to positive West Nile virus mosquitoes, dead birds, and high adult mosquito counts. An EPA-registered mosquito insecticide will be applied in an ultra-low volume fog by aircraft to target adult mosquitoes. The […]
7-Eleven, the local convenience store chain, is celebrating Slurpee Day 2023 by offering customers a free taste of their signature frozen beverage. On July 11, 7-Eleven invites customers to cool down with a complimentary small Slurpee of their choice. The promotion is available at participating stores from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM local time, giving […]
With Independence Day coming up, it’s always a good idea to know the risks of fireworks, only use legal fireworks and stay safe when using them. If you see or suspect illegal firework usage, please report it! The County has teamed up with cities, fire and law enforcement jurisdictions to share information on how to […]
Special to Rio Linda Online from Marisa Kendall @CalMatters A new homeless outreach program pairing a social worker with a police officer in Grass Valley, a small town in the Sierra Nevada foothills, seemed to be working. The state-funded effort sent the team to homeless encampments, where they helped build trust among vulnerable people and persuaded […]
RIO LINDA — In a heart-wrenching turn of events, an eight-year-old girl from Rio Linda experienced a moment no child should have to endure: witnessing the horrific demise of her beloved canine companion. The deputies who responded to the distressing incident were deeply affected by the sorrowful young girl. Three weeks ago, Priscilla Aguilar stood […]
A North Highlands truck driver has died after a wreck on Interstate 80 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. According to state police, Victor Lysyuk, 60, of North Highlands, California, died after his rig crashed Saturday morning in Dennison Township, near mile marker 267 where he lost control, drove off an embankment, and rolled several times. He was […]
A tragic motorcycle fatality unfolded in Antelope on June 16 when a vehicle turned directly into the path of an oncoming motorcycle. The accident took place in the evening hours along southbound Walerga Road near Elverta Road. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a motorcycle rider was traveling south on Walerga Road when the […]
While Pride Month is a time to celebrate, it is also a time when members of the LGBTQ+ community look at the work that lies ahead. During Pride Month, Sacramento County’s Behavioral Health Services is encouraging LGBTQ+ individuals to focus on mental wellness, self-care, and their overall well-being. With help from community partners and the unwavering […]
Lunch at the Library will be available at 15 locations starting June 13 Beginning June 13, Sacramento Public Library (SPL) will provide free lunch to children 18 and under while school is out through August 4. Meals will be distributed at 13 library locations Tuesdays through Fridays from Noon to 1 p.m. Meal sites are […]
