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General Election Update: Voting Has Officially Begun

General Election Update: Voting Has Officially Begun

Voting is officially underway for the November 5, 2024, General Election! The Voter Registration and Elections (VRE) office has started delivering Vote by Mail (VBM) ballots to the U.S. Postal Service, ensuring all currently registered voters in the County receive their ballots. This week marks the start of secure early ballot retrieval. Voters can return […]

Don’t Get Ghosted by Travel Security: Apply for Your REAL ID Now!

Don’t Get Ghosted by Travel Security: Apply for Your REAL ID Now!

Sacramento, CA (October 3, 2024) – Californians, avoid the travel nightmare! With the May 7, 2025, deadline for REAL ID enforcement approaching, ensure you have the proper identification to fly domestically or enter secure federal facilities. Don’t risk getting shut out – secure your REAL ID now and avoid last-minute travel scares. Skip the Lines […]

Teenagers Arrested for Vandalism at Antelope Crossing Middle School

Teenagers Arrested for Vandalism at Antelope Crossing Middle School

Antelope, CA (October 3, 2024) – Ten teenagers have been arrested for a series of vandalism and burglary incidents that plagued Antelope Crossing Middle School between April and July of this year. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office reports that the property damage inflicted by the suspects is estimated to be nearly $100,000. The investigation began […]

Taste of Tuscany Slated to Bring Italian Restaurant to Rio Linda

Taste of Tuscany Slated to Bring Italian Restaurant to Rio Linda

Rio Linda, CA (September 30, 2024) – Rio Linda is buzzing with excitement as the community prepares to welcome a new culinary gem. Tonia Silva, treasurer of the Rio Linda/Elverta Chamber of Commerce, announced at tonight’s Town Hall meeting that the renowned restaurant “Taste of Tuscany” (located on Roseville Road in Antelope) will be opening […]

County Denies Ellis Farms Permits, Citing Safety Concerns and Code Violations

County Denies Ellis Farms Permits, Citing Safety Concerns and Code Violations

Chris Ellis, aka Bad Santa, who famously hung his parasail on the electrical wires just days before Christmas, 2020. The infamous Ellis Farms, known to have been operated by Chris Ellis, also known as “Bad Santa”, will remain closed this holiday season after Sacramento County Planning denied permits for its seasonal pumpkin and Christmas tree […]

Newsome Signs Four Bills to Fight Sideshows

Newsome Signs Four Bills to Fight Sideshows

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a decisive move to combat the rise of dangerous vehicle sideshows, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed four new bills on Monday that empower law enforcement to take stronger action against these reckless gatherings. The legislation expands police authority to impound vehicles involved in sideshows, including those of participants and even spectators. […]

Newsom Signs Four Bills to Fight Sideshows

Newsom Signs Four Bills to Fight Sideshows

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a decisive move to combat the rise of dangerous vehicle sideshows, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed four new bills on Monday that empower law enforcement to take stronger action against these reckless gatherings. The legislation expands police authority to impound vehicles involved in sideshows, including those of participants and even spectators. […]

Brian Gross Named Head Baseball Coach at Rio Linda High School

Brian Gross Named Head Baseball Coach at Rio Linda High School

Head Coach Brian Gross Rio Linda, CA – Twin Rivers Unified today announced the appointment of Brian Gross as the new head baseball coach at Rio Linda High School. A 1990 graduate of RLHS, Gross brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to the Rio Linda community. A Passion for Baseball Gross has […]

Sacramento County Offers Grants to Support Local Watershed Projects

Sacramento County Offers Grants to Support Local Watershed Projects

Rio Linda, CA – The Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is inviting schools and community groups to apply for grants to support projects that protect and improve local creeks and rivers. Eligible recipients can receive up to $2,500 to fund their initiatives. Grant Program Overview DWR has a long history of supporting watershed […]