By News Staff on July 20, 2022
Back in the Day

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
Back in the Day

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
Back in the Day

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 12, 2022
Happenings

Due to high daytime temperatures today and for parts of this week, the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance has opened the offices and hours listed below to serve as Cooling Centers for the community both today and Thursday – Sunday. All community members are welcome. Protective facial coverings are required and will be provided […]
By News Staff on July 11, 2022
Happenings

Since 2002, 7-Eleven, the world’s largest convenience store operator, has been celebrating its birthday on July 11 (I’m not afraid to admit that it took me a while to figure out the whole 7/11 thing) by offering free Slurpee drinks to customers throughout the country. But the chain is stepping it up this year, thanking […]
By News Staff on July 8, 2022
Business

On June 16th, Gurtrej 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 July 8, 2022
Back in the Day

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 July 1, 2022
Crime & Safety

Independence Day is on a Monday this year, resulting in a three-day weekend for many and a likely increase in vehicles traveling California’s roadways. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reminding motorists that driving too fast is not only illegal, but the leading cause of traffic fatalities. To help slow down motorists and increase safe […]
By News Staff on June 29, 2022
Back in the Day

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
Back in the Day

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 […]