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Rancho Murieta Pickleball Club Sweeps Cameron Park Tournament

Aug 07, 2025 08:59AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - The Rancho Murieta Pickleball Club (RMPC) made a bold statement at the inaugural “Battle of the Paddle” interclub tournament, held July 25 at Cameron Park Country Club courts.

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Army Corps Concludes Physical Levee Inspections

Aug 07, 2025 08:57AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

WILTON, CA (MPG) - When Reclamation District 800 (RD 800) was selected as one of only four private levee districts nationwide to take part in a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pilot study in late 2022, it was already a major win.

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Sacramento is to host thousands for an international spiritual event at the Golden 1 Center
Special Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jul 30, 2025 08:33AM ● By Jehovah’s Witnesses News Release

In the weeks leading up to the highly anticipated Special Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, local Witnesses from across Northern California are warmly inviting their neighbors to attend this unique international event at the Golden 1 Center from Aug. 1 through Aug. 3.

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Sacramento Superior Court Executive Officer Lee Seale
Sacramento Superior Court Executive Officer Retires

Jul 29, 2025 11:00AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court Executive Officer Lee Seale will retire on Aug. 1, following a career dedicated to law and justice.

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County Connects Veterans & Families to Benefits

Jul 29, 2025 10:51AM ● By Sacramento County Health and Social Services News Release

Sacramento County’s Veterans Services Office plays a vital role in helping veterans and their dependents access life-changing benefits.

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Community Services District Board Approves Well Study, HR Contract

Jul 24, 2025 12:27PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Although the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board faced a relatively light agenda on July 16, three issues stood out.

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RMA Board Discusses E-bike Safety Concerns

Jul 24, 2025 12:23PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The unsafe operation of electric bicycles behind the gates was the primary topic when the Rancho Murieta Association board met on July 15.

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Services District Board Appoints Gere as Director

Jul 24, 2025 12:20PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Although William Gere was the only applicant for a vacancy on the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board, the three directors present at a special meeting on July 16 appeared pleased to appoint him.

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Supervisor Secures Funding for Scott Road Repaving

Jul 24, 2025 12:17PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A longtime advocate for improvements to Scott Road is praising Sacramento County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez for allocating $2.9 million to repave a three-mile section of the rural route.

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Audit Problems Persist After Finance Director's Departure

Jul 24, 2025 12:13PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

When accountant Mark Matulich was hired as director of finance and administration for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District on Oct. 30, 2023, he appeared poised to bring order to the district’s troubled finances and complete its long-overdue audits.

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Cripple Creek Draws Sell-out Crowd

Jul 24, 2025 12:11PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The Cripple Creek Band delivered a crowd-pleasing performance of its Southern rock-inspired country music to a sold-out audience at the Clementia Amphitheater on July 5.

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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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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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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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