Security Logs: Jan. 19-24

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 »

State Water Project Increases 2025 Allocation Forecast

On Jan. 28, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an update to the State Water Project allocation forecast for 2025. Read More »

Black History Month Discussed

Black History Month is an annually observed month-long celebration of African American life, history, and culture. Read More »

Vitalant Collects 52 Pints in RM Community Blood Drive

Vitalant, the local blood bank, collected 52 pints of blood during a community blood drive sponsored by the Rancho Murieta Women’s Club at the Rancho Murieta Community Church on Jan. 27. Read More »

Bechthold Resigns from RMA Board

Rancho Murieta Association Director Renee Bechthold was fondly remembered for the joy she brought to the community following President Patrick O’Hern’s announcement of her resignation at the board’s Jan. 21 meeting. Read More »

RMA Board Responds to Evacuation Gate Emails

After receiving a flurry of emails from residents about the automation of remote gates for evacuation use, the Rancho Murieta Association directors took a few minutes to address the issue at the Jan. 21 board meeting. Read More »

Awards, Bonsai Trees are Garden Club Topics

River Valley Garden Club members presented awards and learned about Bonsai trees at their monthly meeting at the RMA Building on Jan. 28. Read More »

RMA Board Discusses Geese Control, Trail Maps

An entertaining report about geese control measures, a request to approve developer-proposed trails, and an alternative to keep Greenfield emails were key topics when the Rancho Murieta Association Board met on Jan. 21. Read More »

RM Writers' Book Explores Local History

ongtime Rancho Murieta residents Susan Hart Snyder and Patti Sewall have devoted their hearts, souls and pocketbooks to writing a new book: “Along the Banks of the Cosumnes – a History of Sloughhouse, Michigan Bar, and Rancho Murieta.” Read More »

Sloughhouse Levee Erosion Prompts Emergency Declaration

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors officially ratified a Proclamation of Emergency on Feb. 4 in response to significant, uncontrolled levee erosion in Sloughhouse, according to a county news release. Read More »

Tesla Resumes Work on EV Charging Station in Rancho Murieta

After a false start nine months ago, Tesla has begun work on an electric vehicle (EV) charging station in the Bel Air shopping center in Rancho Murieta. Read More »

Security Logs: Jan. 8-18

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 www. rmcsd.com. Read More »

Coaches Praised for Driving Soccer Club’s Growth

“Bigger, better and younger” are likely the most fitting descriptors for Rancho Murieta’s 2024 youth soccer program. Read More »

CSD Considers Proposal to Table Water Plan

Originally tasked with finding an outside consultant to review the draft 2024 Integrated Water Master Plan, Operations Manager Eric Houston has advised against finalizing it, citing its lack of a clear path forward. Read More »

CSD Board Considers Overdue Audits and Unpaid Insurance

Hiring temporary accountants and dealing with lapsed property insurance coverage were topics when the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board met on Jan. 15. Read More »

Development Behind Reservoirs Is Ruled Out

Rancho Murieta Properties has confirmed that it has abandoned plans to construct 136 residential lots behind the community’s three reservoirs as part of the proposed Rancho North development. Read More »

Fuel Reduction Project Underway to Protect RM Area

A fuel reduction project underway in and around Rancho Murieta couldn’t be more crucial. Read More »

CSD Board tables barcode fee, considers new water plan

Facing public pressure, the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board voted 3-2 to postpone an ordinance that would increase barcode sticker fees to support the security department's implementation of 24/7/365 patrol coverage. Read More »

One Driver Dies in Jackson Highway Accident

A 68-year-old man died and two other drivers were injured in a three-vehicle collision on Jackson Highway at Ione Road east of Rancho Murieta at about 6:47 p.m. Jan. 13. Read More »

Rosario Rodriguez Sworn in as Sacramento County Supervisor

On Jan. 7, Rosario Rodriguez took the oath of office, officially beginning her tenure as the Sacramento County Supervisor for District 4. Read More »

CSD General Manager Initiates Preliminary Step Toward Lawsuit

Mimi Morris, the general manager of the Rancho Murieta Community Services District, has taken the initial step toward filing a lawsuit against the district. Read More »

Development Around RM Back Lakes Off the Table

Rancho Murieta Properties confirmed that it has abandoned plans to develop 139 residential lots in the Rancho North subdivision on land rich with trails and wildlife surrounding the back lakes. Read More »

Theater Troupe Entertains RM Women's Club

The Rancho Murieta Women’s Club kicked off the holiday season with a performance by the Sutter Street Theatre at its Dec. 4 luncheon held at the Rancho Murieta Country Club. Read More »

Security Logs: Dec. 14-28

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 »

Murieta Dance Explores ‘Haunted Mansion’

With a cast of 115 dancers ranging in age from 2 to 17, the Murieta Dance Company transformed an empty supermarket into a spooky haunted mansion on Dec. 14 and 15. Read More »

Serious Rift Surfaces at CSD Board Meeting

The governance of the Rancho Murieta Community Services District might be at a crossroads, as evidenced by a special board meeting on Jan. 6. Read More »

RM Writers Slate Book Launch Jan. 11 and 16

History of Cosumnes River region highlighted. Read More »

SOLOS Presents Water Moratorium Petitions to CSD

Accomplishments on two different fronts were highlighted at the Rancho Murieta Community Services District meeting on Dec. 8. Read More »

RMCC Board President Shares Sobering News About Finances

Rancho Murieta Country Club Board President and acting General Manager Eric Dutton delivered sobering news about the club’s viability in his most recent update emailed to members on Dec. 31. Read More »

Barcode sticker fees to fund 24/7/365 patrol

Increased barcode sticker fees and a reinstatement of 24/7/365 patrols were different sides of the same coin when the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board discussed both at its Dec. 18 meeting. Read More »

Large-Scale Bird Fighting Ring Discovered in South Sacramento

This weekend, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Central Division Patrol Deputies responded to a residence in the south area of the county on Borden Road, regarding a large group of vehicles. Read More »

Security Logs: Dec. 1-9

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 »

RMA Board OKs Annexation, Big Purchases

The Rancho Murieta Association Board convened twice within two days earlier this month. Read More »

CSD Outlines Water and Sewer Line Relocations in Village

A presentation on the planned relocation of all water and sewer lines in the mobile home park drew a crowd of over 60 residents when Rancho Murieta Community Services District General Manager Mimi Morris and Operations Director Eric Houston met Dec. 9 with the Murieta Village Association Board. Read More »

Chili Cookoff Benefits Burn Institute

The Wilton Firefighters Association was able to donate $10,000. Read More »