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Polling Shows Strong Support for Small Business Deduction

Apr 15, 2025 10:49AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

A new poll released April 9 by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) shows broad bipartisan support for America’s small businesses.

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Economic Concerns Lead to Drop in Home Sales

Apr 15, 2025 10:45AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

Economic uncertainty and an increase in the number of existing homes on the market led to a decline in new home sales in the Sacramento region in March, the North State Building Industry Association reported on April 8.

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Over $316 Million in Illicit Cannabis Seized Since January

Apr 15, 2025 10:33AM ● By Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

On April 10, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that officials have seized more than $316-million worth of illegal cannabis and $474,000 in cash since this past January.

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Cleaning Up the Voter Rolls in Sacramento County

Apr 15, 2025 10:07AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Did you know that after every general election, voters who have not voted in two federal elections and have not updated their voter registration file get canceled and removed from the voter roll?

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CSD Financial Overhaul Recovers $623,000 in 15 Months

Apr 14, 2025 02:51PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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Planners OK Massive Solar Facility

Apr 10, 2025 11:18AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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Kiwanis Slates Easter Egg Hunt on April 19

Apr 10, 2025 11:04AM ● By Bronwyn Anthony

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.

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CSD Leadership Rift Continues

Apr 04, 2025 04:35PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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

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Representative Bera Responds to General Mail Theft Report

Apr 01, 2025 04:02PM ● By U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D News Release

On March 27, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) responded to a newly released U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit report on mail theft, a report he formally requested following widespread complaints from Sacramento County residents about ongoing theft and vandalism of their mail.

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Women Comprise 39.9% of Farmers in Sacramento County

Apr 01, 2025 02:49PM ● By Federico Fontanella, Trace One

A quiet transformation is unfolding in American agriculture. Female farmers are taking on a larger role in shaping the future of farming, contributing to both local economies and national food production.

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Storms Increase Water Allocation to 40 Percent

Apr 01, 2025 01:36PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

On March 25, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that wet and cold storms in March have allowed for another increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2025.

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California Farm Bureau Highlights Urgent Challenges

Apr 01, 2025 01:30PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass identified critical issues facing the state’s farmers and ranchers, stressing immediate action is needed to support small and mid-sized farms, streamline regulations and invest in innovative water management practices.

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California Seizes 650,000 Fentanyl Pills

Apr 01, 2025 01:23PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Continuing an enhanced focus in 2025 to combat the scourge of illegal fentanyl trafficking, the California National Guard (CalGuard) seized 1,045 pounds and more than 650,000 pills containing fentanyl, with a street valuation of more than $6.8 million, in January and February.

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Fraudulent Invoices Target County’s Planning Customers

Apr 01, 2025 01:04PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County officials have been made aware of a fraudulent email scheme targeting both current and former planning customers.

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CSD Board Tackles Water Issues

Mar 28, 2025 09:33AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

Mar 27, 2025 04:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization.

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Personnel Services Director Appointed

Mar 25, 2025 12:29PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its March 11 meeting, concurred with the county executive’s appointment of Joseph Angelo as the director of Personnel Services, effective April 7.

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Youth Football Helmet Law Proposed

Mar 25, 2025 11:53AM ● By Office of Assemblymember Avelino Valencia News Release

California Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill 708 to protect young athletes by permitting the use of soft-shelled helmet add-ons during practices and games.

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CHP Celebrates Largest Academy Graduation

Mar 25, 2025 11:20AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.

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SMUD to Hold Public Proposed Rate Action Workshops

Mar 25, 2025 11:06AM ● By SMUD News Release

The SMUD Board of Directors is holding two public workshops and a public hearing to discuss proposed rate changes.

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Sacramento Hosts March for Life

Mar 25, 2025 10:53AM ● By MPG Staff

The California March for Life is set to take place on March 31 at 1315 10th St., Sacramento with a series of events to bring together pro-life advocates from across the state.

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CSD Board Reviews Barcode and Rate Increases

Mar 24, 2025 12:30PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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RMA Discusses Mysterious Devices, Approves Purchases

Mar 24, 2025 11:41AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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

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Lost Lake Gets a Facelift

Mar 20, 2025 11:01AM ● By Joe Wirt

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.

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Unexpected Apology About Water Plan at CSD Meeting

Mar 20, 2025 10:56AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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

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CSD Board Votes to Bring Back General Manager

Mar 20, 2025 10:51AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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

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Blood Drive Moves to Temporary Location

Mar 20, 2025 10:49AM ● By Patti Keating

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.

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Draft EIR Released for Solar Farm on Scott Road

Mar 20, 2025 10:45AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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Middle School Staffer on Leave for Racist Assignment

Mar 20, 2025 10:43AM ● By Sean P. Thomas MPG Staff

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.”

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Water Tanks, Emergency Supplies are CSD Meeting Topics

Mar 20, 2025 10:39AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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

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New Consultants Outline Water Plan Proposals

Mar 20, 2025 10:36AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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Enhancing Sacramento Residential Care Facilities

Mar 18, 2025 03:00PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) is working to preserve housing for vulnerable residents in our community.

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Celebrating National Social Work Month

Mar 18, 2025 02:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is recognizing and celebrating social workers as part of National Social Work Month.

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We Prosper Together Awards $5 Million to Advance 11 High-Impact Projects

Mar 18, 2025 11:27AM ● By Blue Zones Project News Release

We Prosper Together is investing $5 million in 11 transformative initiatives across the Capital Region to advance economic resilience and create high-quality jobs.

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Two New Musicians Join the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera

Mar 18, 2025 10:58AM ● By Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera News Release

The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera received a fresh injection of artistic talent with the appointment of two new musicians to the orchestra: Dr. Laura Arganbright, second oboe, and Harry Hwang, second clarinet.

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