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Women’s Empowerment to Hold Annual Holiday Drive

Dec 04, 2024 09:58AM ● By Kristin Thebaud Communications News Release

Local residents can spread holiday cheer to Sacramento women and children who have experienced homelessness by contributing to Women’s Empowerment’s annual Holiday Drive.

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Record Crowd Hits the Streets for 2024 Run to Feed the Hungry

Dec 03, 2024 04:10PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The streets of East Sacramento were bustling with energy on Thanksgiving morning as the 31st annual Run to Feed the Hungry drew a record number of participants to the largest Thanksgiving Day fun run.

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Sac Republic FC to Host Open Tryouts

Dec 03, 2024 03:01PM ● By Sacramento Republic Football Club News Release

Ahead of the 2025 USL Championship season, Republic FC is hosting its annual Open Tryout, giving the region’s top players a chance to impress the technical staff and earn an invitation to training camp.

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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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Marathoners Hit the Road Sunday

Dec 02, 2024 04:50PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Fair Oaks Boulevard is one of many streets that will channel almost 10,000 California International Marathon athletes to Sacramento on Sunday, Dec. 8.

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Golf Scores: Rancho Murieta Women’s Golf Club Hosts Past Captains

Nov 21, 2024 12:11PM ● By Nancy Clevenger

On Oct. 22, the Rancho Murieta Women’s Golf Club (RMWGC) hosted its annual Captain/Past Captains tournament and luncheon.

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Village Craft Fair Becomes Christmas Shopping Mecca

Nov 21, 2024 12:10PM ● By Joe Wirt

Early Christmas shoppers looking for unique presents found themselves in paradise at the annual Murieta Village Craft Fair and Bake Sale on Nov. 2.

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Donnelly To Be Honored as Wilton Parade Marshal

Nov 21, 2024 12:06PM ● By Patsy Nemetz

Corky Donnelly is best known for managing Sheldon Feed & Supply for around 40 years. His steadfast commitment to helping others has made a real difference in our community for generations.

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Veterans Day Event Honors RM Heroes

Nov 21, 2024 11:54AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

On Nov. 11, Rancho Murieta held its own Veterans Day celebration to honor past and current Armed Services members for their service to their country.

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Sheriff’s Office Reports Improved Response Times to RM

Nov 21, 2024 11:46AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The transition of Rancho Murieta from the Central Division to the East Division of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office has become official following a little-noticed trial.

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CSD Discusses Pipeline to Boost Water Supply

Nov 21, 2024 11:42AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

An intriguing option to supplement Rancho Murieta’s water supply by connecting to the Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA) dominated the discussion when the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Improvements Committee met on Nov. 5.

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RMA Board OKs Minimal Dues Increase

Nov 21, 2024 11:40AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

When Rancho Murieta Association members open their monthly dues notice in 2025, they’re likely to breathe a sigh of relief, especially if they’ve just returned from shopping. That’s because dues will only increase by $4.50 a month.

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Opening Nears for Shell Station, Circle K and Subway

Nov 21, 2024 11:37AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A new multi-service station featuring a Shell fuel station, a Circle K convenience store, Subway restaurant, car wash and dog wash at Oakville Lane and Jackson Road is slated to open in the coming days.

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Vitalant Collects 61 Pints in Community Blood Drive

Nov 21, 2024 11:35AM ● By Joe Wirt

A community blood drive sponsored by the Rancho Murieta Women’s Club drew 66 participants to the Rancho Murieta Community Church on Oct. 28.

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Sac Metro’s CERT Volunteers Recognized

Nov 21, 2024 11:31AM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District News Release

Our Community Emergency Response Team’s (CERT) exemplary service has earned them the esteemed 2024 Heroes of Human Services award, presented by Supervisor Sue Frost at the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting on Nov. 5.

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RM Voting Center Stays Busy on Election Day

Nov 21, 2024 11:26AM ● By Joe Wirt

Voters streamed into the Rancho Murieta Vote Center.

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Security Logs: Nov. 1-10

Nov 21, 2024 11:20AM ● By Joe Wirt

Following is a summary of activity for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Security Department for the following dates.

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New Republic FC Stadium Back on Track

Nov 19, 2024 12:20PM ● By Daniel Canfield

A project that was on life support had some much-needed life injected into it on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when the Sacramento City Council voted unanimously to approve the framework for a $321 million downtown railyards soccer stadium and entertainment venue.

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Ice Skate Under the City Lights

Nov 12, 2024 11:09AM ● By Downtown Sacramento Partnership News Release

A Sacramento holiday tradition, the Downtown Ice Rink presented by Dignity Health is the perfect place to gather with friends and family to enjoy the holidays. The rink officially opened for the 2024 holiday season on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

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25,000-Plus Illegal Cannabis Plants Removed

Nov 12, 2024 09:53AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

California State Parks continues to combat illegal cannabis grows within and near state park properties through its Cannabis Watershed Protection Program (CWPP).

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California Capital Airshow to Host Volunteer Rally Nov. 19

Nov 12, 2024 09:50AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Community Members Invited to Learn About Volunteer Opportunities for March Airshow

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Veteran Art Institute Hosts Veterans Day Show

Nov 08, 2024 11:10AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Veteran Art Institute (VAI) has brought veterans from all military branches together into a very special digital space where their works of artistic creativity and imagination can be shared.

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Trunk and Treating Homeless Families at Mather

Nov 08, 2024 08:51AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Mather Community Campus Trunk or Treat Event was alive with fun, laughter and sugar as Sacramento County’s three shelter programs celebrated with an early Halloween party for its guests.

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Fantastical Creatures Roam Harvest Festival

Nov 07, 2024 01:25PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

From a pickle dressed as a ghost to La Catrina from the Day of the Dead, myriad youngsters trying to be someone else and their parents flocked to the annual Harvest Festival held at Cosumnes River Elementary School on Oct. 25.

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Automated Evacuation Gates Get Forum

Nov 07, 2024 01:22PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

After being left out of discussions for years, Rancho Murieta residents will finally have the opportunity to weigh in on a proposal to automate two remote gates, allowing them to automatically open, in addition to the two main gates, during emergency evacuations.

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Water Industry Pro Takes Over CSD Operations

Nov 07, 2024 01:18PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Eric Houston, a 19-year water industry professional, has been appointed as the new operations director at the Rancho Murieta Community Services District. He has been working since Oct. 3.

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Second Trunk or Treat Draws 200-Plus to Stonehouse Park

Nov 07, 2024 01:17PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Presented by the Rancho Murieta Association Recreation Committee, the Trunk and Treat early Halloween celebration took place under ideal weather at Stonehouse Park on Oct. 26.

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Murieta Sidewalk Shoppe Opens Fall Market in Plaza

Nov 07, 2024 12:31PM ● By Joe Wirt

Handcrafted wares and costumed pets were among the attractions during the Murieta Sidewalk Shoppe at the Murieta Plaza on Oct. 19.

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Community Band on the Move

Nov 07, 2024 11:15AM ● By Matthew Malone

Elk Grove Community Concert Band gave a moving performance on Oct. 28 at Joseph Kerr Middle School, with a program based on various kinds of travel or movement.

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Salmon Have Returned to Nimbus Fish Hatchery

Nov 05, 2024 02:00PM ● By MPG Staff

The American River Fall salmon run is underway and the Nimbus fish hatchery is welcoming visitors with tour opportunities.

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Residential Wood-Burning Restrictions Begin Nov. 1

Nov 05, 2024 10:14AM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District News Release

The Sac Metro Air District launched its “Check Before You Burn” season on Nov. 1.

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Sutter NWR Water Availability Improvements

Nov 04, 2024 09:20AM ● By Ducks Unlimited News Release

This year (2024), thanks to an unusually wet winter and spring, Sutter National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Yuba City will be flooded in time for the Oct. 21 waterfowl-hunting season opener.

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Region’s Best New Home Projects and Professionals Honored

Oct 25, 2024 09:18AM ● By The Write Stuff Communications News Release

The movies have the Oscars, television has the Emmys and Broadway has the Tonys. And the Sacramento-area homebuilding industry has MAME.

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Jog-a-Thon Earns Unexpected $33,571

Oct 24, 2024 03:24PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The Roadrunner Rock ‘N’ Run jog-a-thon at Cosumnes River Elementary School on Oct. 11 was a double success.

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Resurrected Wilton Chili Cookoff Draws a Crowd

Oct 24, 2024 03:11PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

After a four-year hiatus, the Wilton Firefighters Association Chili Cookoff and Classic Car Show returned to the Wilton Community Center on Oct. 12, drawing an enthusiastic crowd.

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