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Unsecured Property Taxes Due Sept. 2

Jul 22, 2025 10:34AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Annual bills for Sacramento County unsecured personal property taxes for fiscal year 2025-2026 will be mailed on July 18 and are due no later than Sept. 2 to avoid penalties for delinquency.

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Law Enforcement Partnership Yields 24 Narcotics Arrests

Jul 22, 2025 10:22AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento Police Department, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced the results of a recent operation focused on maintaining safety and quality of life in the central city.

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Booth Decries CSD Board’s Response to GM Morris Allegations

Jul 18, 2025 09:47AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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Peer-to-Peer Payment is the New Cash

Jul 17, 2025 01:11PM ● By Joe Thompson

In Sacramento County, peer-to-peer payments are transforming how small businesses get paid.

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Cal OES warns people to stay safe in triple digit heat
Stay Safe in Triple Digit Heat

Jul 14, 2025 03:01PM ● By California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services News Release

With temperatures forecasted to reach triple digits, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to stay safe from the heat.

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Kiwanis Plans Fine Arts Fundraiser

Jul 10, 2025 10:59AM ● By Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta News Release

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.

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Perfect Weather Sets Stage for July 4

Jul 10, 2025 10:58AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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

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Developers Partner with High-End Homebuilders in Rancho Murieta

Jul 07, 2025 10:42AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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Water Alert Quickly Rescinded After Brief Emergency at Rio Oso Tank

Jul 07, 2025 10:19AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

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.

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Governor Newsom announced that the state recovered 113,245 stolen items worth nearly $6.5 million this year.
$6.5 Million in Stolen Goods Seized, Leads Organized Crime Crackdown

Jul 01, 2025 02:12PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom on June 17 announced that from January to May, the state’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force conducted 331 investigations, 629 arrests and recovered 113,245 stolen items valued at nearly $6.5 million.

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Committee Looks into Country Club Owned by Members

Jun 26, 2025 10:41AM ● By John O’Brien

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.

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Rancho Murieta Association: July 4 Schedule of Events

Jun 26, 2025 10:40AM ● By Joe Wirt

July 4, 2025 Schedule of Events

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RMA Board Member Rift Continues

Jun 26, 2025 10:37AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The June 17 meeting of the Rancho Murieta Association Board of Directors was expected to be short and routine, based on the agenda.

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Kiwanis to Host Fourth Annual Turn Around Scholarship Fundraiser

Jun 26, 2025 10:32AM ● By Carol Prinzo, Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta

The Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta will host its fourth annual fundraiser for the Turn Around Scholarship (TAS) Program on Sept. 27 at the Rancho Murieta Country Club.

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Cripple Creek Returning to Lake Clementia

Jun 26, 2025 10:30AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Drawing a sellout crowd last year, the Cripple Creek Band is slated to perform again at the Lake Clementia Amphitheater on July 5.

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CSD Board Adopts 2025-26 Budget at a Quiet Meeting

Jun 26, 2025 10:25AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

In its shortest meeting in recent history, the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board moved through the agenda within 90 minutes on June 18.

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Pumping Gas
State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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Civil Case for Pesticide Violations Resolved

Jun 23, 2025 06:11PM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho, and several other District Attorney’s Offices in California, resolved a civil case against Pure Maintenance Holdings LLC, Pure Products LLC, Michael Adams and Brandon Michael Adams for pesticide violations and unfair business practices.

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Tribute Bands Rock Lake Clementia with Def Leppard and Journey Hits

Jun 18, 2025 11:51AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The anthemic metal of Def Leppard and the melodic rock ballads of Journey echoed up the grassy hillside and across the shimmering waters of Lake Clementia as Entertainment, Theatre & Culture for Rancho Murieta kicked off its summer concert series on June 14.

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Small Business Owners Describe Slightly-Improved Conditions

Jun 17, 2025 11:00AM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

Small business owners expecting better business conditions and sales boosted the National Federation of Independent Business’s latest Small Business Optimism Index numbers, released on June 10, to 98.8, slightly above the 51-year average of 98.

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Held in the Mercy Healing Garden, the celebration brought together hospital leaders, multi-generational families and longtime staff
Mercy General Hospital Celebrates 100 Years of Babies

Jun 17, 2025 10:41AM ● By Dignity Health News Release

As part of a year-long effort to celebrate Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital’s 100th year of providing compassionate, high-quality health care to the Greater Sacramento community, the hospital held a birthday celebration June 11 for the community and staff to celebrate generations of families born at the hospital.

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California Lottery
Sacramento Powerball® Ticket Set to Expire

Jun 13, 2025 10:58AM ● By California Lottery News Release

Claim or no claim – when you play, schools win.

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Construction Workers
Full Closure of Eastbound U.S. Highway 50 June 13-17 in West Sacramento

Jun 13, 2025 10:33AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists of the 79-hour closure as part of the ongoing $280 million Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Yolo County.

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Village Trash and Treasures Sale Lives Up to Its Name

Jun 12, 2025 03:13PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The adage that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” rings true once again when the Murieta Village Association hosts its annual Trash and Treasure Sale on May 24.

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ETC Kicks Off Summer with Launch Event and First Concert

Jun 12, 2025 03:11PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Flush with success from selling tickets and memberships at the May 18 Kick-Off Event—and for the first time, online through its website—Entertainment, Theater & Culture for Rancho Murieta (ETC) will present its first concert of the season on Saturday, June 14 at the Lake Clementia Amphitheater.

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Pickleball Players, Firefighters Raise Money for Burn Institute

Jun 12, 2025 03:08PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Pickleball Club and local firefighters teamed up on May 17 for a tournament benefiting the Firefighters Burn Institute.

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Summerfest Spray Park Opens for Season on May 24

Jun 12, 2025 03:03PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The weather was perfect and spirits were high as Opening Day unfolded at Summerfest Spray Park in Riverview Park on May 24.

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Accepting Applications for SMUD’s Shine Program

Jun 10, 2025 01:09PM ● By SMUD News Release

The application period for SMUD’s Shine Awards will open June 1 through July 31 to nonprofit organizations in our service area.

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Overdue Audits, Water Shutoffs are CSD Board Topics

Jun 06, 2025 10:52AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The interim finance administrator for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District delivered some discouraging news about the overdue audits and the accounting for the current fiscal year at the May 21 board meeting.

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Internal Conflicts, Recreation and Motorcycles Discussed at RMA Board Meeting

Jun 06, 2025 10:34AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

An internal conflict that first surfaced at the April board meeting, proposals for new recreational facilities, a request to allow motorcycles on the North, and ongoing issues with barcode stickers were among the topics discussed when the Rancho Murieta Association Board met on May 20.

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RMA, CSD Boards Discuss Barcode Stickers

Jun 06, 2025 10:03AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

What to do about barcode stickers, which allow access through automated lanes at the front gates, was a conundrum at both the Rancho Murieta Association Board meeting on May 20 and the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board meeting on May 21.

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SMUD is anticipating issuing approximately $300 million of Electric Revenue Bonds and Subordinated Electric Revenue Bonds
SMUD to Issue $300 Million in Revenue Bonds

Jun 03, 2025 11:42AM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utility District) proudly announces that it plans to issue approximately $300 million of Electric Revenue Bonds and Subordinated Electric Revenue Bonds during the month of June.

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Governor Newsom Announces Appointments

Jun 03, 2025 11:36AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom announced on May 23 the following appointments.

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This year, five inspiring individuals have been recognized with the Five Over 50 Volunteer Award, presented by the Sacramento County Adult and Aging Commission
Celebrating Five Over 50 Award Winners

Jun 03, 2025 11:31AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Each May during Older Americans Month, Sacramento County honors older adults who are making a meaningful difference in their communities.

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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) graduated six newly-trained K-9 teams
CHP Unleashes Six New K-9 Teams

Jun 03, 2025 11:24AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) graduated six newly trained K-9 teams May 22 at its West Sacramento K-9 training facility, marking a significant step in bolstering public safety across the state.

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