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CHP Expands Ranks With 133 New Officers

Jun 03, 2025 11:08AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

More than 360 officers have been sworn in so far in 2025 as the department continues a statewide push to enhance public safety

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California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is upgrading 21 fish hatcheries to boost the state’s salmon and trout populations
Supporting California’s Salmon Supply

May 29, 2025 11:03AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Press Release

Governor Newsom announces upgrades to 21 fish hatcheries to boost salmon populations

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State-Specific Tools Highlight Small Business Tax Deduction Benefits

May 28, 2025 05:00PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, has released two new digital tools to help small business owners, policymakers and the public in California.

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Fashion, Flair Delight Guests at Elegant Luncheon

May 22, 2025 11:38AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Designed to make every guest feel like royalty for a day, “A Royal Tea Affair Fashion Show” took place at the Rancho Murieta Country Club on May 7.

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Kiwanis Dedicates Bench to Joe Mazzoni Sr.

May 22, 2025 11:03AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

An hour after the Kiwanis Club’s Kids Fishing Day concluded at Lake Clementia on May 3, friends and family gathered near the boat dock to dedicate a bench in honor of the event’s founder.

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Fire Safe Council Shares Wildfire Preparedness Tips

May 22, 2025 11:01AM ● By Photo by Gail Bullen

An informational table about National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day in front of Tractor Supply draws visitors on May 3.

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ETC Awards Grants to Support the Arts at Three Local Schools

May 22, 2025 10:59AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Entertainment, Theatre & Culture for Rancho Murieta has awarded grants to support art programs at three schools.

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CSD Board President Stephen Booth Resigns, Cites Lack of Accountability

May 22, 2025 10:37AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Rancho Murieta Community Services District (CSD) President Stephen Booth unexpectedly announced his resignation at the conclusion of the board's May 21 regular meeting.

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SAFE Credit Union to Collect Worn U.S. Flags for Proper Retirement

May 20, 2025 11:39AM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

To honor this summer’s patriotic holidays, SAFE Credit Union is holding its second annual American flag collection drive from Friday, May 23 through Wednesday, July 30.

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Garden Club Plant Sale, Garden Tour Draw Crowd

May 16, 2025 04:46PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Billed as a “Plant Sale Extravaganza,” the event lived up to its name as the River Valley Garden Club opened for business in the RMA Building parking lot on May 10.

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CSD Reaches $375,000 Settlement with General Manager Mimi Morris

May 14, 2025 11:05AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District has reached a $375,000 settlement with General Manager Mimi Morris, who has agreed to resign.

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SOLOS Event Draws Crowd Despite Cloudy Skies

May 08, 2025 02:43PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Despite rain earlier in the day, the Sunday on the Green event hosted by Saving Our Lakes & Open Spaces (SOLOS) on April 27 at Lake Clementia drew a strong turnout.

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Renamed Kids Fishing Day Returns to Clementia

May 08, 2025 02:34PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

When Kids Fishing Day unfolded at Clementia Lake on May 3, it was the same family-friendly event as always … with one exception.

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Strong Turnout at Blood Drive; Chair Urges Donors to Make Appointments

May 08, 2025 01:55PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The April 28 blood drive at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church saw a strong community turnout, with 47 whole blood donations and nine Power Red donations collected.

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Everything is Coming Up Roses at Garden Club Meeting

May 08, 2025 01:45PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Everything was coming up roses when two Master Rosarians Linda Knowles and Charlotte Owendyk shared their passion for the magnificent flowers at the River Valley Garden Club meeting on April 22.

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Golf Scores: Niners 'Swing into Summer' with 23 Clubs from Region

May 08, 2025 01:07PM ● By Nancy Clevenger

Beautiful spring weather graced the Rancho Murieta Country Club (RMCC) as the Niners’ Golf Club held its Silver Anniversary Invitational, “Swing into Summer.”

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Bookmobile Librarian Honored at Farewell Reception

May 08, 2025 12:54PM ● By Joe Wirt

Patrons and friends honor longtime Wanderer Bookmobile Librarian Neal Denton on his retirement.

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CSD Finance Director Resigns Before Audits Are Finished

May 02, 2025 01:54PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Mark Matulich, who spent the past 15 months as director of finance and administration fixing the Rancho Murieta Community Services District’s financial system, has resigned.

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Egg Hunters Flock to Stonehouse Park

Apr 24, 2025 09:48AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Drawn by sunny skies, families flocked to Stonehouse Park on April 19 for the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Family Picnic.

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RMA Board Discusses Perimeter Security

Apr 24, 2025 09:34AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The community’s perimeter emerged as a common thread in three key reports at the Rancho Murieta Association Board meeting on April 15.

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Retirement, Water Bills, Barcodes are CSD Topics

Apr 24, 2025 09:29AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board discussed a range of topics at its April 16 meeting, but none were fraught, like some issues at past meetings.

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RMA Board Rift Emerges at Contentious Meeting

Apr 21, 2025 09:49AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A rift between Rancho Murieta Association Director Danny Carrillo and the rest of the board emerged during a contentious meeting on April 15.

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Women’s Club Welcomes Spring with Bingo, Bling and Beans

Apr 21, 2025 09:31AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Women’s Club welcomed spring with a “Spring Bling Bingo and Beans” luncheon on March 26 at the Rancho Murieta Country Club. The event blended community service with lively entertainment and a healthy dose of glamor.

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Signs Added to Utility Poles Pose Serious Safety Hazard

Apr 15, 2025 01:17PM ● By SMUD News Release

Covering utility poles with signs for lost animals, yard sales and events creates serious safety hazards for utility workers.

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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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