Essay Earns Lew a $2,000 Scholarship

Entertainment, Theater & Culture for Rancho Murieta (ETC) awarded its annual $2,000 scholarship to graduating senior Joseph Lew during the Aug. 16 concert at Lake Clementia Amphitheater. Read More »

Transportation Agency Seeks Input

The Sacramento County Department of Transportation is inviting Rancho Murieta residents to complete an online survey as part of a planning effort to improve evacuation routes and emergency access along Jackson Highway during wildfires and floods. Read More »

Pickleball Club Hosts Car Show, Chili Cook-Off

The weather lived up to the occasion when the Rancho Murieta Pickleball Club hosted the Hot August Ninth Car Show and Chili Cook-Off on Aug. 9 at Stonehouse Park. Read More »

Group Analyzing Water Master Plan Delivers Report

A four-member working group appointed to examine questions about Rancho Murieta’s draft Integrated Water Master Plan (IWMP) presented its report to the Rancho Community Services District Improvements Committee on Aug. 13. Read More »

Carrillo Resigns from RMA Board

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - Four months after a rift between Rancho Murieta Association Director Danny Carrillo and the other board members became public, Carrillo resigned on Aug. 8, stating that his departure would allow him to speak more freely about the issues facing the association. Read More »

Security Logs: July 18-Aug. 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 rmcsd.com. Read More »

Army Corps Concludes Physical Levee Inspections

WILTON, CA (MPG) - When Reclamation District 800 (RD 800) was selected as one of only four private levee districts nationwide to take part in a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pilot study in late 2022, it was already a major win. Read More »

Rancho Murieta Pickleball Club Sweeps Cameron Park Tournament

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - The Rancho Murieta Pickleball Club (RMPC) made a bold statement at the inaugural “Battle of the Paddle” interclub tournament, held July 25 at Cameron Park Country Club courts. Read More »

Vitalant Collects 64 Pints at Community Blood Drive

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - A community blood drive co-sponsored by the Rancho Murieta Women’s Club and the Knights of Columbus collected 64 pints of lifesaving blood on July 14 at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. Read More »

SMUD Schedules Underground Work on Four Streets

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - The Sacramento Municipal Utility District will conduct underground line installation in Rancho Murieta from Aug. 11 to Aug. 22, weather permitting. Read More »

Blue-Green Algae in Clementia

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - The Rancho Murieta Community Services District posted an Aug. 5 notice on its website warning residents about the discovery of cyanobacteria – blue-green algae – in Clementia Reservoir. Read More »

Ice Cream Truck Returns to Rancho Murieta After Three-Year Hiatus

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - After a three-year break, the familiar jingle of the ice cream truck once again made its way through Rancho Murieta on Sunday, July 6, drawing enthusiastic customers and plenty of smiles. Read More »

Rancho Murieta Bookmobile Celebration Draws Crowd

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - Rancho Murieta’s youngest readers were treated to science demonstrations, face painting, free books and well-deserved medals at the Sacramento Public Library’s Summer Reading Program celebration, held on July 30 at the Village Clubhouse parking area. Read More »

Yacht Rock Attracts 800 to Clementia Concert

Yacht rock – the smooth soft rock of decades past – drew about 800 attendees to the Lake Clementia Amphitheater on July 26, when Entertainment, Theatre & Culture for Rancho Murieta (ETC) presented its third concert of the summer season. Read More »

Cripple Creek Draws Sell-out Crowd

The Cripple Creek Band delivered a crowd-pleasing performance of its Southern rock-inspired country music to a sold-out audience at the Clementia Amphitheater on July 5. Read More »

Audit Problems Persist After Finance Director's Departure

When accountant Mark Matulich was hired as director of finance and administration for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District on Oct. 30, 2023, he appeared poised to bring order to the district’s troubled finances and complete its long-overdue audits. Read More »

Supervisor Secures Funding for Scott Road Repaving

A longtime advocate for improvements to Scott Road is praising Sacramento County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez for allocating $2.9 million to repave a three-mile section of the rural route. Read More »

Services District Board Appoints Gere as Director

Although William Gere was the only applicant for a vacancy on the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board, the three directors present at a special meeting on July 16 appeared pleased to appoint him. Read More »

RMA Board Discusses E-bike Safety Concerns

The unsafe operation of electric bicycles behind the gates was the primary topic when the Rancho Murieta Association board met on July 15. Read More »

Community Services District Board Approves Well Study, HR Contract

Although the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board faced a relatively light agenda on July 16, three issues stood out. Read More »

Security Logs: July 7-July 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 »

Garden Club Wins National Award

The River Valley Garden Club has earned first place in the nation in the Community Impact award category from National Garden Clubs, Inc., recognizing its work to rebuild and refurbish the school garden at Cosumnes River Elementary School. Read More »

Girl Scouts Experience Civic Engagement at State Capitol

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) was proud to welcome Girl Scouts from across the state for a two-day educational experience centered on civic engagement and advocacy. Read More »

Booth Decries CSD Board’s Response to GM Morris Allegations

Steve Booth, who resigned as a Rancho Murieta Community Services District director in May, has publicly criticized the board’s handling of an investigation into an employee complaint filed against him by former General Manager Mimi Morris. Read More »

Goose Striking Power Lines Sparks Wildland Fire Near Rancho Murieta

A goose striking power lines sparked a wildland fire that burned 24.2 acres of grassland southeast of Rancho Murieta on July 11, according to CAL FIRE. Read More »

Resident First to Report Sloughhouse Barn Fire

SLOUGHHOUSE, CA (MPG) - A Rancho Murieta resident was the first to raise the alarm about an early morning fire that destroyed a barn on Meta Court in Sloughhouse on July 11. Read More »

Perfect Weather Sets Stage for July 4

Rancho Murieta sparkled from morning to night as residents celebrated a patriotic Independence Day on July 4, enjoying the best weather in recent memory. Read More »

Kiwanis Plans Fine Arts Fundraiser

The Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta is hosting a unique fine arts fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 20 at The Villas Clubhouse. Proceeds will benefit both the Kiwanis Club and the Sacramento Symphonic Winds. Read More »

Rancho Murieta Team Wins First Tournament for Softball Players

While boys on Cosumnes River Little League baseball teams have long participated in postseason tournaments, the same opportunity hasn’t existed for girls playing softball … until now. Read More »

Branden Arino: New and Old at the Same Time

When people ask Administrative Sgt. Branden Arino if he’s new to the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Security Department, he smiles and tells them he is “new and old at the same time,” a perfect description of his unique journey back to the district. Read More »

Security Logs: June 23-July 6

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 Alert Quickly Rescinded After Brief Emergency at Rio Oso Tank

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District (CSD) quickly rescinded a water-use alert issued to customers around 7:50 p.m. on July 2 due to a drop in water pressure at the Rio Oso Tank. Read More »

Developers Partner with High-End Homebuilders in Rancho Murieta

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - The first phase of a 146-acre development next to Stonehouse Park – long stalled despite being entitled by Sacramento County in 2007– will soon have new luxury homes thanks to the efforts of two Rancho Murieta residents. Read More »

Committee Looks into Country Club Owned by Members

Let’s face it, we live in a pretty special place. My wife and I moved here 30 years ago and raised our three children, who have all married and moved back to raise their children. If that doesn’t speak volumes as to the uniqueness and quality of the Rancho Murieta experience, I’m not sure what does. Read More »

Security Logs: June 9-22

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 »