Trunk and Treating Homeless Families at Mather

The Mather Community Campus Trunk or Treat Event was alive with fun, laughter and sugar as Sacramento County’s three shelter programs celebrated with an early Halloween party for its guests. Read More »

Wilton Rancheria Tribe Majority Owner of Republic FC

Wilton Rancheria is becoming a majority owner of Sacramento Republic FC soccer team, marking an expansion into professional sports. Read More »

Security Logs: October 2024

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 »

Residential Wood-Burning Restrictions Begin Nov. 1

The Sac Metro Air District launched its “Check Before You Burn” season on Nov. 1. Read More »

Doctors Say Bacterial Pneumonia Increasing, Especially Among Children

Cases of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma, also known as "walking pneumonia," have been on the rise this year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More »

Murieta Sidewalk Shoppe Opens Fall Market in Plaza

Handcrafted wares and costumed pets were among the attractions during the Murieta Sidewalk Shoppe at the Murieta Plaza on Oct. 19. Read More »

Second Trunk or Treat Draws 200-Plus to Stonehouse Park

Presented by the Rancho Murieta Association Recreation Committee, the Trunk and Treat early Halloween celebration took place under ideal weather at Stonehouse Park on Oct. 26. Read More »

Water Industry Pro Takes Over CSD Operations

Eric Houston, a 19-year water industry professional, has been appointed as the new operations director at the Rancho Murieta Community Services District. He has been working since Oct. 3. Read More »

Automated Evacuation Gates Get Forum

After being left out of discussions for years, Rancho Murieta residents will finally have the opportunity to weigh in on a proposal to automate two remote gates, allowing them to automatically open, in addition to the two main gates, during emergency evacuations. Read More »

Fantastical Creatures Roam Harvest Festival

From a pickle dressed as a ghost to La Catrina from the Day of the Dead, myriad youngsters trying to be someone else and their parents flocked to the annual Harvest Festival held at Cosumnes River Elementary School on Oct. 25. Read More »

Resurrected Wilton Chili Cookoff Draws a Crowd

After a four-year hiatus, the Wilton Firefighters Association Chili Cookoff and Classic Car Show returned to the Wilton Community Center on Oct. 12, drawing an enthusiastic crowd. Read More »

CSD Considers Relocation of Water and Sewer Lines

During the construction of Murieta Village in the 1970s, the Pension Trust Fund laid the water and sewer lines beneath the mobile home sites, an unusual configuration that has made repairing leaks both difficult and sometimes hazardous. Adding to the issue is the aging PVC pipes, which have failed five times in the past six months. Read More »

Beloved Pianist Plays for RM Women’s Club

Award-winning pianist and master storyteller Richard Glazier returned to perform for a Rancho Murieta Women’s Club luncheon for the fourth time on Sept. 25. Read More »

Access by Outsiders, Speeding are RMA Concerns

Preventing non-residents from trespassing behind the gates and increasing speed enforcement in next year’s budget were key topics at the Rancho Murieta Association (RMA) Board meeting on Oct. 15. Read More »

CSD Covers Water Plan, Suit over Development Moratorium

A potential lawsuit if the board approves a water moratorium and the board’s decision to seek an external review of the Integrated Water Master Plan were notable topics at the Rancho Murieta Community Services Board meeting on Oct. 16. Read More »

Jog-a-Thon Earns Unexpected $33,571

The Roadrunner Rock ‘N’ Run jog-a-thon at Cosumnes River Elementary School on Oct. 11 was a double success. Read More »

Board Approves $250,000 for Safety and Revitalization

On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved the reallocation of $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the Downtown Sacramento Partnership (DSP) for downtown safety enhancements. Read More »

Mercy General Hospital Guild Back Open to Volunteers

The Mercy General Hospital Guild is back open to any and all volunteers since the pandemic years. Read More »

Interactive Database Reports if Agencies Fiscally Healthy

California Policy Center released a Local Fiscal Health Dashboard on Oct. 4 that tracks the financial health of California cities, counties and school districts. Read More »

Local Museums Offer Spirited Activities in October

The greater Sacramento area is rich with an amazing array of state-of-the-art museums and historic sites that offer visitors the chance to explore California’s art, history, and science treasures all year long Read More »

Gardening Guru Covers Latest Trends at Garden Club Meeting

When is the best time to remove your grass? Why are young people so passionate about growing succulents? And why have orchids become so affordable? Gardening expert Debbie Arrington explored these questions and more while discussing the latest trends for 2025 at the River Valley Garden Club meeting on Sept. 24. Read More »

Murieta Pet Hospital Finally Opening

Following three years of delays, the long-anticipated Murieta Pet Hospital is expected to open on Monday, Oct. 14. It is located on Oakville Lane south of Jackson Highway. Read More »

Third Time Is the Charm for Kiwanis Farm to Fork Dinner

The third time was the charm when the Kiwanis Club held its farm to fork dinner on the event lawn of the Rancho Murieta Country Club on Sept. 28, raising funds for scholarships for disadvantaged high school seniors. Read More »

Fire Fuel Reduction Starts Soon

Delayed for more than two years, the Consumes Ladder Fuel Project in and around Rancho Murieta is now expected to begin as soon as Nov. 1. Read More »

Country Club Has No Buyer

Board Delays Filing of Bankruptcy Read More »

Summerfest Enjoyed by Many

Summerfest marked its 23rd year at Stonehouse Park when a lively county fair unfolded from Oct. 3 to 5. It is the second-largest community event of the year in Rancho Murieta, surpassed only by the July 4 celebration. Read More »

Shorter Ambulance Wait Times Reported

Sacramento County is making tremendous progress in its goal to achieve a shorter ambulance patient offload time (APOT), according to county officials. Read More »

Changes Coming to Airport

Effective Oct. 1 and without much ceremony, the Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly parking lot was closed, according to the airport website. Read More »

Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids Readies for Holiday Giveaway

Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids (SBSK) is asking for donations of new or “almost new” Beanie Babies all year long. Every September, Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids picks as many of the lowest-income elementary schools they can and finds out how many kindergarteners they have. Read More »

IRS Reminds Taxpayers of Oct. 15 Tax-Filing Extension Deadline; Combat Zones, Disaster Areas, Israel have more time

The Internal Revenue Service encouraged taxpayers Oct. 7 to file their 2023 tax year federal income tax return on or before the upcoming Tuesday, Oct. 15, deadline to avoid possible late filing penalties. Read More »

EicOsis Human Health Named One of Nation's Most Fundable Companies

EicOsis Human Health, Inc., a clinical startup co-founded by UC Davis distinguished professor Bruce Hammock to alleviate chronic pain without the use of opioids, has been named one of Pepperdine Graziadio Business School’s 2024 Most Fundable Companies. Read More »

California's Water Professionals Appreciation Week—October 5 to 13

Celebrating the Unsung Heroes Ensuring Clean and Safe Water for All Read More »

Braden Community Will Include 4 EGUSD Schools

The Braden Master Planned Community, just outside Rancho Cordova along Grant Line Road, will include four schools under the Elk Grove Unified School District. Read More »

Music Mike Draws Crowd to Kiwanis Concert at Clementia

A long-time favorite among Rancho Murieta residents, Music Mike once again captivated his young audience with an interactive concert at the Lake Clementia Amphitheater on Sept. 22. Read More »

A New Route for Medical Response in County

Sacramento County Emergency Medical Services Agency is proud to announce the forthcoming launch of the Triage to Alternate Destination (TAD) program, following approval from the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) on Aug. 16. Read More »