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California State Fair Announces First-Ever Cannabis Competition

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 John Todd No Comments

California’s Legalized Cannabis Industry Celebrates Inclusion SACRAMENTO, Calif., (September 21, 2021) – The CA State Fair today announced the addition of the first-ever, state-sanctioned cannabis competition and awards. The CA State Fair Cannabis Competition and Awards will join a roster of coveted, annual competitions celebrating California’s rich agricultural history and dynamic industries including wine, craft…

Happenings

Capital Airshow Takes to the Skies This Weekend

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 John Todd No Comments

Sacramento County will present the 15th annual California Capital Airshow Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Sept. 24-26 at Mather Airport. This year’s event features the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds, and F-35 Lightning jet demonstration teams. The mighty military jets are ready and raring to rock the skies over Sacramento and offer more than…

Happenings

Bad Santa

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 John Todd No Comments

(Or How Country Faire Volunteers Rescued This Year’s Event from a Dangerous and Irresponsible Amusement Operator) (This article is the result of over two hours of interviews with Country Fair organizers, first-hand reports, eyewitnesses, and parents of children who were involved.) Like so many things in our community, the Rio Linda Elverta Country Faire doesn’t…

CHP Valley and Northern Divisions Team Up to make the Drive on Interstate 5 Safer for Everyone.

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 John Todd No Comments

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Valley Division and Northern Division, having jurisdiction over the Sacramento regions and all of Northern California, are partnering to participate to help make our roads safe. This effort aims to reduce speeding and reckless driving as well as taking impaired drivers off the road along Interstate 5…

Crime & Safety

Amazon to hire 3,000 Local Employees

September 16, 2021September 17, 2021 John Todd No Comments

Amazon is planning to hire 3,000 additional employees in the Sacramento area as part of an effort to add 26,000 new employees throughout California. The positions are varied and include logistics, fulfillment, and transportation. Wages will start at more than $18 per hour, said Amazon in a press release. Amazon has hired 153,000 new employees…

Business

Rio Linda Calvary Lutheran Church Lays Cornerstone

September 9, 2021September 9, 2021 John Todd No Comments

Back in the day: September 19 1952 Last Sunday was an important day in the history of the Calvary Lutheran Church of Rio Linda. C. H. S. Hunziker, pastor, the Sunday School pupils, and the adult members of the church were present in large numbers to witness the event. Reverend A. C. Schultz of Saint…

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