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Awards, Bonsai Trees are Garden Club Topics

Feb 06, 2025 11:46AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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

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RMA Board Responds to Evacuation Gate Emails

Feb 06, 2025 11:43AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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Bechthold Resigns from RMA Board

Feb 06, 2025 11:38AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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Vitalant Collects 52 Pints in RM Community Blood Drive

Feb 06, 2025 11:36AM ● By Joe Wirt

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.

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Sloughhouse Levee Erosion Prompts Emergency Declaration

Feb 05, 2025 10:08AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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Tesla Resumes Work on EV Charging Station in Rancho Murieta

Jan 31, 2025 05:18PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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Local Rotarians Aid Fire Evacuees

Jan 24, 2025 12:11PM ● By Judy Andrews

When Folsom residents Chuck and Conni Thompson recently requested help collecting supplies for L.A. area fire evacuees, members of Rotarian District 5180 rallied with overwhelming support

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Development Behind Reservoirs Is Ruled Out

Jan 23, 2025 04:33PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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CSD Considers Proposal to Table Water Plan

Jan 23, 2025 04:28PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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CSD Board tables barcode fee, considers new water plan

Jan 17, 2025 03:18PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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One Driver Dies in Jackson Highway Accident

Jan 15, 2025 10:49AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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CSD General Manager Initiates Preliminary Step Toward Lawsuit

Jan 15, 2025 10:13AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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

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Development Around RM Back Lakes Off the Table

Jan 10, 2025 04:51PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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Serious Rift Surfaces at CSD Board Meeting

Jan 09, 2025 05:07PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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

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Serious Rift Surfaces at CSD Board Meeting

Jan 08, 2025 04:43PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

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

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RM Writers Slate Book Launch Jan. 11 and 16

Jan 06, 2025 08:59AM ● By Joe Wirt

History of Cosumnes River region highlighted.

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RMCC Board President Shares Sobering News About Finances

Jan 03, 2025 11:15AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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SOLOS Presents Water Moratorium Petitions to CSD

Jan 03, 2025 11:00AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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

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Court Gives Text Scam Alert

Dec 31, 2024 08:57AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court has been notified of an active “smishing” campaign in California.

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TOT Grant Program Available for Non-Profits

Dec 30, 2024 05:01PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The County Board of Supervisors intends to continue providing $1 million through the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program to support nonprofit organizations located in Sacramento County in Fiscal Year 2025-26.

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Sac County Partners Protect Children

Dec 30, 2024 04:53PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

When the Child Abuse Prevention Center chose a new leader, it found someone with a deep understanding of its mission: someone who was in foster care mainly because her family was impoverished.

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Barcode sticker fees to fund 24/7/365 patrol

Dec 27, 2024 12:38PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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RMA Urged to Automate Escuela Gate for Escape

Dec 19, 2024 06:14PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A long-standing disagreement over automating remote gates for emergency evacuations was brought to the Rancho Murieta Association Board on Dec. 10.

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Two CSD Employees Receive Longevity Awards

Dec 19, 2024 05:31PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Rancho Murieta Community Services District Directors honored two employees for their dedication and loyalty during a special board meeting on Dec. 6.

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RMA Board OKs Annexation, Big Purchases

Dec 19, 2024 05:15PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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

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Delivering Mobile Aid When Disasters Strike

Dec 17, 2024 03:29PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

You may not know about Sacramento County's Local Assistance Centers (LAC), but when residents are hit with disasters, the centers become vital locations for people who need help getting their lives back on track.

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CSD Board Changes Leadership at Special Meeting

Dec 11, 2024 10:39AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A Rancho Murieta Community Services District special board meeting on Dec. 6 was special in more ways than one. In addition to being an extra meeting, it also marked a significant shift in the board’s leadership.

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Frost Town Hall Covers Evacuation Gates

Dec 06, 2024 09:29AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

When Rancho Murieta residents were given the chance to weigh in on a proposal to automate two remote gates on the north and south for evacuation purposes, only 30 attended the discussion.

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Pohll Lauded for CSD Service

Dec 06, 2024 09:24AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Director Marin Pohll was recognized for his four years of dedicated service to the community and district during the Rancho Murieta Community Services District meeting on Nov. 20.

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Gate Security, Meeting Delay are RMA Topics

Dec 06, 2024 09:08AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Association Board’s monthly meeting on Nov. 19 focused on two primary topics: the formation of a committee to explore ways to enhance gate security and an announcement by Board President Scott Adams that he is stepping down as president.

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Country Club Christmas Bazaar Lures Shoppers

Dec 06, 2024 09:04AM ● By Joe Wirt

On Nov. 23, the Rancho Murieta Country Club hosted its annual Christmas Bazaar, transforming the Murieta Room into a bustling shopping destination.

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GM Pay Raise, Overdue Audits Are CSD Meeting Topics

Nov 27, 2024 10:09AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A proposed pay raise for the general manager and overdue audits sparked significant debate during the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board meeting on Nov. 20.

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Village Craft Fair Becomes Christmas Shopping Mecca

Nov 21, 2024 12:10PM ● By Joe Wirt

Early Christmas shoppers looking for unique presents found themselves in paradise at the annual Murieta Village Craft Fair and Bake Sale on Nov. 2.

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Donnelly To Be Honored as Wilton Parade Marshal

Nov 21, 2024 12:06PM ● By Patsy Nemetz

Corky Donnelly is best known for managing Sheldon Feed & Supply for around 40 years. His steadfast commitment to helping others has made a real difference in our community for generations.

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CSD Discusses Pipeline to Boost Water Supply

Nov 21, 2024 11:42AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

An intriguing option to supplement Rancho Murieta’s water supply by connecting to the Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA) dominated the discussion when the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Improvements Committee met on Nov. 5.

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