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Developer Says Requirement to Build New Water Tank is Extortion

Oct 06, 2025 05:36PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A previously undisclosed letter imposing a new condition on the owners of the Residences subdivision was described as “extortion” at two Rancho Murieta Community Services District meetings on Oct. 2 and 3.

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Wildfire Fuel Reduction Project to Resume Sept. 29

Sep 26, 2025 05:04PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

With only a few months remaining before the CAL FIRE grant expires, the final phase of a wildfire fuel reduction project to protect Rancho Murieta resumed Sept. 29.

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Wilder Named Interim General Manager at CSD

Sep 25, 2025 09:30AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

In July 2019, Amelia Wilder joined the Rancho Murieta Community Services District through a temporary agency for a two-to-four-week assignment. Six months later, following the retirement of the long-time secretary, the board appointed her as district secretary.

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Music Mike Draws Crowd to Free Concert

Sep 25, 2025 09:28AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A longtime favorite in Rancho Murieta, Music Mike delighted children with an interactive concert at Lake Clementia Amphitheater on Sept. 21.

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Association Discusses E-Bikes, HOA Fines

Sep 25, 2025 09:15AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A proposed rule to regulate e-bikes and state legislation affecting the ability of associations to levy fines were among the topics discussed when the Rancho Murieta Association met on Sept. 16.

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Organization, Drinking Water, 'Frankenstein' are CSD Topics

Sep 25, 2025 09:08AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

While a proposed water moratorium drew a full house at the Rancho Murieta Community Services District board meeting on Sept. 17, directors also took up several other matters, most of them after the crowd left.

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Board Votes 3-2 to Begin Water Moratorium Process

Sep 22, 2025 01:19PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

After a sometimes heated discussion, the Rancho Murieta Community Services District board voted 3-2 on Sept. 17 to begin the process of enacting a water moratorium on new development. More than 40 people attended the meeting.

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Water Providers Warn Residents about Unauthorized Solicitations

Sep 15, 2025 05:36PM ● By Citrus Heights Water District News Release

Citrus Heights Water District, Sacramento Suburban Water District, Orange Vale Water Company and California American Water are warning residents about unauthorized solicitations targeting local households.

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Team Takes Top Honors at North Ridge

Sep 11, 2025 09:35AM ● By Nancy Clevenger

The Rancho Murieta Country Club Women’s Golf Club recently walked away with winning honors for the Low Gross River Valley Team Play for 2025.

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Services District Names Min Director of Finance and Administration

Sep 11, 2025 09:29AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District announced at its Aug. 20 board meeting that Cecilia Min has been hired as the permanent director of Finance and Administration.

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CSD Board Discusses Report on Water Master Plan

Sep 11, 2025 09:24AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A four-member working group appointed to review Rancho Murieta’s draft Integrated Water Master Plan (IWMP) presented its findings to the full Community Services District board on Aug. 20.

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CSD Board Covers Completed Audit, Finance Records

Sep 11, 2025 09:21AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The status of the Rancho Murieta Community Services District’s overdue audits – one finished and two still pending – was a major topic when the board met Aug. 20.

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Security, Developer Access are CSD Topics

Sep 11, 2025 09:19AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District board met Aug. 20 and discussed a range of topics, including security updates and an easement request from developers.

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Carskaddon Joins CSD as Utilities Supervisor

Sep 11, 2025 09:17AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Rancho Murieta Community Services District has named Corey J. Carskaddon as its new utilities supervisor, succeeding Ron Green, who retired earlier this year.

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Rancho Murieta Association Board Appoints Ernst Cowles

Sep 11, 2025 09:11AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Association board has appointed Ernst (Ernie) Cowles to fill the vacancy created when Director Danny Carrillo resigned last month, citing dissatisfaction with the association’s governance.

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Geeky Getups, ’80s Music Delight Crowd

Sep 11, 2025 09:07AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

With some in the crowd looking just as geeky as the band, The Spazmatics kept the fun going during their Aug. 30 concert at the Clementia Amphitheater.

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County Revises Approved 2025-26 Budget

Sep 09, 2025 11:25AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Sept. 3 to revise the approved budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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Sacramento Region Leaders Celebrate Ozone Attainment Milestone

Sep 05, 2025 10:03AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

At a joint press conference today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pacific Southwest Region Administrator Josh F.W. Cook joined local Sacramento leaders to celebrate the region’s successful attainment of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone by the 2024 deadline.

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Members Buying Rancho Murieta Country Club Dropped

Aug 29, 2025 03:21PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A membership effort to purchase the Rancho Murieta Country Club from Rancho Murieta Properties (RMP) is off the table.

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Complaint about Non-Resident Dog Walker Surfaces at RMA Meeting

Aug 27, 2025 04:07PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

When the Rancho Murieta Association Board met on Aug. 19, the agenda appeared routine. The only notable discussion concerned a proposed rule governing the use of e-bikes.

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New Home Sales Rebound in July

Aug 26, 2025 08:46AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

July new home sales in the greater Sacramento region rebounded from June's low point, with 480 sales reported by North State Building Industry Association members, the association reported Aug. 12.

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Carrillo-Board Rift Resurfaces at Rancho Murieta Association Meeting

Aug 25, 2025 12:25PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The ongoing rift between former Director Danny Carrillo and the other Rancho Murieta Association directors surfaced again at the board meeting on Aug. 19.

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Super Diamond Shines at Lake Clementia Amphitheater

Aug 21, 2025 12:01PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Super Diamond – the acclaimed Neil Diamond tribute band – drew many fans to the Lake Clementia Amphitheater on Aug. 18 when Entertainment, Theatre & Culture for Rancho Murieta (ETC) presented its third concert of the summer season.

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Pickleball Club Hosts Car Show, Chili Cook-Off

Aug 21, 2025 11:46AM ● By Rancho Murieta Pickleball Club News Release

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.

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Group Analyzing Water Master Plan Delivers Report

Aug 18, 2025 04:34PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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Sacramento Superior Court Appoints Kelly Sullivan as Interim Officer

Aug 12, 2025 09:37AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

The Sacramento Superior Court recently announced the appointment of Kelly Sullivan as interim court executive officer.

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the California Business Roundtable indicated its support to expand access to private investments in 401(k) accounts
President’s Executive Order Opening 401(k)s to Private Markets Needed

Aug 11, 2025 06:04PM ● By California Business Roundtable News Release

On Aug. 7, the California Business Roundtable indicated its support to expand access to private investments in 401(k) accounts.

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Long-term Liability Increases to $91.5 Billion

Aug 11, 2025 05:56PM ● By California State Controller’s Office News Release

State Controller Announces Benefits Increases for State Retirees

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Reduce Electricity during Flex Alerts and Earn Bill Credits

Aug 11, 2025 05:05PM ● By MPG Staff

With temperature rising, it’s not too late to register for Power Saver Rewards, a California Public Utilities Commission program.

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Yacht Rock Attracts 800 to Clementia Concert

Aug 07, 2025 09:23AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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Rancho Murieta Bookmobile Celebration Draws Crowd

Aug 07, 2025 09:12AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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

Aug 07, 2025 09:08AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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Blue-Green Algae in Clementia

Aug 07, 2025 09:06AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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SMUD Schedules Underground Work on Four Streets

Aug 07, 2025 09:04AM ● By Rancho Murieta Association News Release

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.

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Vitalant Collects 64 Pints at Community Blood Drive

Aug 07, 2025 09:02AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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