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Rancho Murieta Country Club Confronts Tough Choices

Oct 31, 2025 01:33PM ● By Joe Wirt

Rancho Murieta Country Club leaders say the club has regained some financial footing since 2022 but warned members Oct. 23 that it cannot remain solvent without higher dues or renewed assessments next year.

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Sierra Donor Services Partners with Texas Roadhouse

Oct 31, 2025 12:01PM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

Sierra Donor Services (SDS) is excited to partner with the popular restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse for a three-day promotional event encouraging guests to register as life-saving organ, eye and tissue donors.

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57% of Americans Cut Back on Candy This Halloween as Chocolate Prices Rise: New Study

Oct 24, 2025 12:04PM ● By Brandpoint Content

New research from Empower finds that over half of Americans (57%) say rising chocolate prices are changing how much they dish out for candy.

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Sunrise Park District's 75th Anniversary Jubilee

Oct 14, 2025 03:50PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

A joyous crowd came together on Saturday, Oct. 4 in Rusch Community Park to celebrate and remember a very special gift donated in 1950 by Fred and Julia Rusch: their home and 15 acres of their ranch land.

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Summerfest Celebrates 25th Year at Stonehouse Park

Oct 10, 2025 09:42AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Summerfest celebrated its 25th anniversary with a lively carnival and country fair that took over Stonehouse Park from Oct. 2 to 4.

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Women’s Club Celebrates Oktoberfest at Luncheon

Oct 09, 2025 10:12AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Members of the Rancho Murieta Women’s Club swayed side to side during the Schrunkaln dance, clapped four times to the “Chicken Dance” and all but rolled out the barrels at their Sept. 24 luncheon at the Rancho Murieta Country Club.

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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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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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Retired Teachers Invited for Coffee and Conversation

Sep 03, 2025 01:15PM ● By California Retired Teachers Association News Release

As the new school year begins and students return to their classrooms, newly retired teachers can often feel ambivalent. Happy to be free of the demands placed on educators, but missing the shared connections when pupils begin a new journey in learning.

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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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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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Celebrating Polish Culture

Jul 29, 2025 10:26AM ● By Polish American Club of Sacramento News Release

Join the Polish American Club of Sacramento, Inc. at the 34th annual Polish Festival. Come celebrate and learn about the Polish culture through traditional food, drink and song from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 6 at 327 Main St., Roseville.

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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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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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Jam-Packed State Fair Open for more than Two Weeks

Jul 14, 2025 06:04PM ● By Seth Henderson

Featuring more than 50 carnival rides, a range of performances and competitions within various industries, and of course food, the California State Fair kicked off on July 11 at Cal Expo, lasting through July 27.

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SMUD's Giving Friday Returns to State Fair

Jul 14, 2025 04:25PM ● By SMUD News Release

Free Admission to Giving Friday with Donation of Nonperishable Foods

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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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SUN Bucks Returns for Summer 2025

Jun 30, 2025 04:51PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Summer break is a season of sunshine and fun but for many Sacramento County families, it also brings a food access challenge.

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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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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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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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Decide Which is The American River Burger Champion

May 13, 2025 10:09AM ● By American River Parkway Foundation News Release

The American River Parkway Foundation invites Sacramento-area community members to Discovery Park for the American River Burger Battle.

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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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California Restaurant Foundation’s Annual Resilience Fund Returns for the Fifth Year

Apr 28, 2025 12:57PM ● By California Restaurant Foundation News Release

Grant Applications for California’s Independent Restaurants are Now Open

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The Big Idaho Potato Truck is Rolling into Sacramento’s Mardi Gras Fun

Feb 28, 2025 04:38PM ● By Idaho Potato Commission Promotion

Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras in spud-tacular style! The iconic Big Idaho Potato Truck is rolling into the heart of Sacramento for the Broadway Festival Parade, adding extra fun to the festivities with the world-famous big Idaho potato.

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Kiwanis Club Presents 11th Annual Crab Feed

Feb 20, 2025 10:41AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

About 300 diners took multitasking to a new level as they simultaneously ate through 1,100 pounds of crab and supported a good cause.

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New Regulations for Sidewalk Vendors

Feb 11, 2025 02:48PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted on Feb. 4 to approve new ordinances to better regulate sidewalk vending in the unincorporated parts of the county, aiming to enhance public health, safety and compliance.

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Staying Hydrated and Saving the Environment at Kings Games

Feb 04, 2025 04:44PM ● By Sacramento Kings News Release

The Sacramento Kings and Golden 1 Center unveiled a new PATH Grab-and-Go location, integrating Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology to enhance the fan experience.

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Stand Against Hunger Raises Nearly $630K for Food Banks

Jan 07, 2025 11:54AM ● By ABC10 News Release

Annual Programs supported by generous community members along with Wells Fargo, Ashley Law, Bayside Church and Northwest Exteriors

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Don’t Let Fats, Oils and Grease Ruin Holiday Cheer

Dec 03, 2024 02:53PM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District News Release

As the holiday season approaches, the Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is urging residents to help prevent sewer backups, a common yet costly and disruptive issue that peaks during this time of year.

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Summerfest Enjoyed by Many

Oct 11, 2024 01:54PM ● By Gail Bullen, photos by Gail Bullen

Summerfest marked its 23rd year at Stonehouse Park when a lively county fair unfolded from Oct. 3 to 5. It is the second-largest community event of the year in Rancho Murieta, surpassed only by the July 4 celebration.

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Sac County Celebrates Food Safety Excellence

Oct 02, 2024 09:48AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

To honor the remarkable food safety efforts of local restaurants and food facilities that protect the public from foodborne illnesses, and to celebrate National Food Safety Month, the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department recognized Sacramento County operators during the Board of Supervisors meeting on Sept. 10.

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California Restaurant Foundation Elects Wayne Hilston as New Chair of the Board of Directors

Sep 10, 2024 03:41PM ● By California Restaurant Foundation News Release

The California Restaurant Foundation (CRF), a nonprofit that invests in and empowers California restaurants and its workforce, has elected Wayne Hilston as its new Chair of the Board of Directors.

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California Museum to Host 11th Annual Día de los Muertos Fiesta Oct. 12

Sep 05, 2024 10:21AM ● By California Museum News Release

Tickets are now available for the California Museum’s highly anticipated Día de los Muertos Fiesta on Saturday, Oct. 12.

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Circus Vargas Returns with the Ultimate Entertainment Extravaganza

Aug 14, 2024 11:57AM ● By Circus Vargas News Release

Get ready to witness the most extraordinary display of talent and wonder under the Big Top. Circus Vargas is back with its all-new 2024 production, ‘Jubilé! An Epic World Celebration!’

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