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Fatal Collision and DUI Arrest – Dry Creek Road and Marysville Boulevard

Fatal Collision and DUI Arrest – Dry Creek Road and Marysville Boulevard On November 20, 2022 around 4:15 p.m., Sacramento Police Department patrol officers responded to the area of Dry Creek Road and Marysville Boulevard for a report of a collision involving three vehicles. A passenger in one involved vehicle, a female adult, was transported […]

Board Approves $23 Million Purchase for Shelter

Board Approves $23 Million Purchase for Shelter

On Nov. 15, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the historic purchase of a $23 million piece of real estate that will ultimately serve as the county’s third and largest, to date, Safe Stay Community.  The property, located at 4837 Watt Ave, is near several large encampments – both tent encampments and vehicle […]

2021 Crop and Livestock Report Released

2021 Crop and Livestock Report Released

During her presentation of the 2021 Sacramento County Crop and Livestock Report at the Nov. 8 Board of Supervisors Meeting, Agriculture Commissioner, Chris Flores reported that the gross value of all agricultural products in Sacramento County was more than $568 million, up 20% from $455 million in 2020!  Once again, wine grapes were the leading cash […]

This Week in Rio Linda High School Sports: 11/7-11/12

This Week in Rio Linda High School Sports: 11/7-11/12

This Week in Sports: Monday, November 7 Physicals will be at 4:00, in room F6.  $10 cash and a physical packet are needed (available in the office). Saturday, November 12 Boys and Girls Basketball will be hosting the TRUSD Cup all day in both gyms. Please help support local journalism. Now more than ever, the […]

Twin Rivers Bond Measures J and K

Twin Rivers Bond Measures J and K

Election day is a week away, and on Tuesday TRUSD voters are being asked to approve bond measures J and K. What are Measures J and K? Measure J calls for a $120 million bond to address facilities improvements used for middle and high school programs throughout the District, including ancillary and support facilities. Measure K calls […]

Halloween Safety Tips for Pet Owners

Halloween Safety Tips for Pet Owners

This Halloween, don’t let your pet get spooked! From decorating to celebrating, you and your pet can enjoy a stress-free holiday by following a few simple safety precautions. Candy is for “ghouls and goblins,” not the household pet All chocolate can be very dangerous for dogs and cats. Symptoms of significant chocolate ingestion may include […]

DMV Encourages Californians to Change to a REAL ID with Changing of Seasons

DMV Encourages Californians to Change to a REAL ID with Changing of Seasons

Sacramento – More than 14.3 million Californians now have a REAL ID as the federal enforcement date of May 3, 2023, approaches, according to Department of Motor Vehicles data. This is a 234,116 increase from the previous month. “Fall is in the air and Halloween is just around the corner. Not all changes are brisk or […]

US Department of Labor Recovers $216,000 from Rio Linda Manufacturer

US Department of Labor Recovers $216,000 from Rio Linda Manufacturer

Martinez Pallets Facebook page Martinez Pallets illegally allowed minors to operate forklifts, powered woodworking machines A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has recovered $216,674 in unpaid overtime wages and liquidated damages from a Rio Linda pallet manufacturer after the employer denied required overtime pay to 31 employees. The department’s Wage and Hour Division found Martinez Pallets Inc. – based […]

Rio Linda power pole damaged, causes power outage to thousands of customers

Rio Linda power pole damaged, causes power outage to thousands of customers

RIO LINDA – Residents of Rio Linda and other parts of northern Sacramento County lost power Sunday afternoon after a power pole was damaged, according to SMUD. The power outage occurred around 3:34 p.m. and affected more than 10,000 customers. At around 5:10 p.m., SMUD said that around 5,000 customers were still without power. “We […]

Low-Cost Clinic Keeps Pets Healthy and Home

Low-Cost Clinic Keeps Pets Healthy and Home

Pet owners whose animals venture outdoors can be keenly aware of the possible dangers to their animals, such as rabies and other illnesses as well as pets becoming lost. However, indoor animals may occasionally get out and face the same risks. In partnership with VIP Pet Care, the Sacramento County Bradshaw Animal Shelter offers low-cost vaccination and microchip […]