Everything is Coming Up Roses at Garden Club Meeting

Everything was coming up roses when two Master Rosarians Linda Knowles and Charlotte Owendyk shared their passion for the magnificent flowers at the River Valley Garden Club meeting on April 22. Read More »

Bookmobile Librarian Honored at Farewell Reception

Patrons and friends honor longtime Wanderer Bookmobile Librarian Neal Denton on his retirement. Read More »

Security Logs: April 21-May 2

Following is a summary of activity for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Security Department for the following dates. Note: these log entries are condensed. For full security log details, go to the CSD website at www. rmcsd.com. Read More »

Golf Scores: Niners 'Swing into Summer' with 23 Clubs from Region

Beautiful spring weather graced the Rancho Murieta Country Club (RMCC) as the Niners’ Golf Club held its Silver Anniversary Invitational, “Swing into Summer.” Read More »

Pleasant Grove Robotics Team Takes Second

EagleForce 2073, the robotics team from Pleasant Grove High School, finished second overall on April 19 at the 2025 FIRST Robotics Championship, an international robotics competition featuring some of the brightest young minds in engineering. Read More »

Rancho Murieta Students, Club Help Drive Robotics Team to Championship

When the Pleasant Grove High School robotics team secured second place at an international competition in Houston on April 19, the excitement also rippled through Rancho Murieta. Read More »

CSD Finance Director Resigns Before Audits Are Finished

Mark Matulich, who spent the past 15 months as director of finance and administration fixing the Rancho Murieta Community Services District’s financial system, has resigned. Read More »

Security Logs: April 4-18

Following is a summary of activity for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Security Department for the following dates. Note: these log entries are condensed. For full security log details, go to the CSD website at rmcsd.com. Read More »

Retirement, Water Bills, Barcodes are CSD Topics

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board discussed a range of topics at its April 16 meeting, but none were fraught, like some issues at past meetings. Read More »

RMA Board Discusses Perimeter Security

The community’s perimeter emerged as a common thread in three key reports at the Rancho Murieta Association Board meeting on April 15. Read More »

Egg Hunters Flock to Stonehouse Park

Drawn by sunny skies, families flocked to Stonehouse Park on April 19 for the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Family Picnic. Read More »

Experience the Best of Broadway!

The Sacramento Choral Society & Orchestra Presents ‘A Lerner & Loewe Celebration’ Read More »

Women’s Club Welcomes Spring with Bingo, Bling and Beans

The Rancho Murieta Women’s Club welcomed spring with a “Spring Bling Bingo and Beans” luncheon on March 26 at the Rancho Murieta Country Club. The event blended community service with lively entertainment and a healthy dose of glamor. Read More »

RMA Board Rift Emerges at Contentious Meeting

A rift between Rancho Murieta Association Director Danny Carrillo and the rest of the board emerged during a contentious meeting on April 15. Read More »

CSD Financial Overhaul Recovers $623,000 in 15 Months

Although past-due audits have been delayed, fixing the accounting so they could happen has resulted in the recovery of $623,000 for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District. Read More »

Sacramento Zoo’s Baby Giraffe Has a Name

The Sacramento Zoo is excited to announce that its adorable baby Masai giraffe, born on March 1, has been given the name Sumi. The name was selected though an online vote. Read More »

Security Logs: March 17-April 3

Following is a summary of activity for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Security Department for the following dates. Note: these log entries are condensed. For full security log details, go to the CSD website at www. rmcsd.com. Read More »

Kiwanis Slates Easter Egg Hunt on April 19

The Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta will present its annual Easter egg hunt and no-host family picnic on Saturday April 19, at Stonehouse Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will happen, rain or shine. Read More »

VFW Remembers Vietnam Vets at Gazebo Ceremony

The Rancho Murieta Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) hosted a local National Vietnam War Veterans Day observance at the community gazebo on March 29. Read More »

Planners OK Massive Solar Facility

Despite strong objections from environmentalists and the Wilton Rancheria, and acknowledging some of their own concerns, the Cosumnes Community Planning Advisory Council (CCPAC) voted 5 to 2 on March 26 to recommend the construction of a massive solar facility north of Rancho Murieta. Read More »

Rancho Seco Recreational Area Implements New Boat Restrictions to Protect Lake

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District announced new watercraft restrictions on March 25 at Rancho Seco Lake as a preventive measure against the spread of invasive, non-native golden mussels recently discovered in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Read More »

CSD Leadership Rift Continues

Two new developments have emerged in the ongoing rift between the general manager and the board president of the Rancho Murieta Community Services District. Read More »

CSD Board Tackles Water Issues

From responding to the water moratorium petition to addressing low levels at the Rio Oso Water Tank, the Rancho Murieta Community Services District directors tackled a range of water issues when it met on March 19. Read More »

CSD Board Reviews Barcode and Rate Increases

Director Randy Jenco led the charge at the March 19 Rancho Murieta Community Services Board meeting when he won approval of a $4 rate increase to help fund the reserves and a resurrection of a barcode sticker fees ordinance to fund 24-hour security. Read More »

RMA Discusses Mysterious Devices, Approves Purchases

Advance communication at its worst and best took center stage at the Rancho Murieta Association Board meeting on March 18. Read More »

New Consultants Outline Water Plan Proposals

Proposals to prepare two new water plans were the primary topic when the Rancho Murieta Community Services District (CSD) improvements committee met on March 11. Read More »

Security Logs: March 7-17

Following is a summary of activity for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Security Department for the following dates. Note: these log entries are condensed. For full security log details, go to the CSD website at www. rmcsd.com. Read More »

Water Tanks, Emergency Supplies are CSD Meeting Topics

Water topics once again dominated the agenda at the Rancho Murieta Community Services District (CSD) Improvements Committee on March 11. Read More »

Middle School Staffer on Leave for Racist Assignment

A staffer at Katherine Albiani Middle School was put on leave as the district investigates an incident in which racially insensitive material, including what was described as “N-word bucks,” were allegedly used during a “failed intervention lesson.” Read More »

Draft EIR Released for Solar Farm on Scott Road

After a three-year hiatus, a proposal to build a solar facility on the historic Barton Ranch on Scott Road, six miles north of Rancho Murieta, is back in the spotlight. Read More »

Blood Drive Moves to Temporary Location

Thanks to the persistence of key individuals, dedicated donors, supportive businesses and committed volunteers, the Rancho Murieta Woman’s Club and Vitalant have secured a temporary location for the remaining blood drives in 2025. Read More »

Lost Lake Gets a Facelift

Lost Lake, the fenced retention pond on Reynosa Drive, is looking much better these days thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Rancho Murieta Community Services District (CSD), the Rancho Murieta Country Club and dedicated neighbors. Read More »

CSD Board Votes to Bring Back General Manager

Rancho Murieta Community Services District General Manager Mimi Morris, who has been on paid administrative leave since Jan. 6, may soon return to work. Read More »

Unexpected Apology About Water Plan at CSD Meeting

An unexpected apology emerged as a surprising topic when the Rancho Murieta Community Services District (CSD) improvements committee met on March 11. Read More »

CSD Staff Proposes 2.5% Rate Increase in 2025-26

Although the Rancho Murieta Community Services District’s final budget and rate increase for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is still pending approval, the draft discussed at the Finance Committee Meeting on March 13 bodes well for district customers. Read More »