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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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Transportation Agency Seeks Input

Aug 21, 2025 11:38AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The Sacramento County Department of Transportation is inviting Rancho Murieta residents to complete an online survey as part of a planning effort to improve evacuation routes and emergency access along Jackson Highway during wildfires and floods.

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Essay Earns Lew a $2,000 Scholarship

Aug 21, 2025 11:31AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Entertainment, Theater & Culture for Rancho Murieta (ETC) awarded its annual $2,000 scholarship to graduating senior Joseph Lew during the Aug. 16 concert at Lake Clementia Amphitheater.

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How Experiencing the Arts Has Made Me a Better Person

Aug 21, 2025 11:29AM ● By Joseph Lew, ETC Scholarship Winner

Engaging in the arts is something I’ve come to value deeply throughout my years of high school, and I believe it is essential for everyone to consider.

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Kids Return to School at Cosumnes Elementary

Aug 21, 2025 11:28AM ● By Joe Wirt

Spirits are high as Cosumnes River Elementary students return to school on Aug. 14.

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Sports Stars Golf Gold Rush Classic

Aug 21, 2025 11:25AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A revival of the famous golf tournament that first put Rancho Murieta on the map decades ago returned for its sixth edition at Rancho Murieta Country Club on Aug. 7 and 8.

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Free Senior Health and Resource Fair with live Music and Classic Car Display

Aug 19, 2025 04:36PM ● By Senior Health Fair News Release

The 11th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Wyndham Sacramento Hotel off Hwy 80 at Madison.

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Women's Empowerment will hold its 24th annual Gala

Annual Women's Empowerment Gala Celebrates 100th Session

Aug 19, 2025 11:15AM ● By Women's Empowerment News Release

Women's Empowerment will hold its 24th annual Gala on Sept. 19, where guests will help raise funds for the Sacramento nonprofit organization that is celebrating its 100th session educating, empowering and employing Sacramento-area women experiencing homelessness so they can support their families.

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Elaine LaLanne, the "First Lady of Fitness

Elaine LaLanne Still Leads the Way

Aug 19, 2025 09:20AM ● By Carol Feineman

Elaine LaLanne is a beacon of light promoting the benefits of a healthy lifestyle at any age to millions of fitness aficionados throughout the world.

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Participants learned new skills and/or finetuned skills

IDEA World Meets Sacramento

Aug 19, 2025 09:12AM ● By Carol Feineman

For the first time in about 40 years, the annual IDEA World fitness and wellness event from July 17 to July 19 was held in the capital city at the Sacramento Convention Center.

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Hornet Duo Honored

Aug 19, 2025 08:10AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Women’s Soccer Picked Fourth in Big Sky Preseason Poll

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West Nile Virus Activity Increases

Aug 18, 2025 06:21PM ● By Sacramento Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District News Release

Further West Nile virus activity (WNV) evidence was detected throughout Sacramento and Yolo counties, as 13 mosquito samples and three dead birds tested positive Aug. 13, the highest number of positive results reported in a single day this year, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District.

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Once Trusted, Some Educators Compromised

Aug 18, 2025 05:54PM ● By Seth Henderson

Sex offenders are registered into a government database after they’ve been convicted in a court of law. Some of them were once trusted employees in area schools.

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Group Analyzing Water Master Plan Delivers Report

Aug 18, 2025 04:34PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A four-member working group appointed to examine questions about Rancho Murieta’s draft Integrated Water Master Plan (IWMP) presented its report to the Rancho Community Services District Improvements Committee on Aug. 13.

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Collins’ Summer Success Continues

Aug 12, 2025 10:06AM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Seasons often can be made or broken in the dog days of summer. As the temperature rises, the competition around the league continues to sharpen. Teams look to the summer stretch to create some space in the table and demonstrate their skills.

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Pictured is A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz during a baseball game

Nick Kurtz Named American League Player and Rookie of the Month

Aug 12, 2025 09:50AM ● By Athletics News Release

A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the American League Player and Rookie of the Month for July.

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Football Holds First Scrimmage of Fall Camp

Aug 12, 2025 09:44AM ● By UC Davis Athletics News Release

It sounded a lot like football season at University of California, Davis Health Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 3 when No. 11 UC Davis football strapped it up and welcomed officials to Shredville for the first full scrimmage of fall camp under clear skies and the California sun.

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Following their performances, storytellers take center stage thanking the audience

‘In a Nutshell’ Returns to Sacramento

Aug 12, 2025 08:42AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Storytellers Tackle the Theme of Bullies

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Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month

Airport Sets All-Time Passenger Record

Aug 11, 2025 05:01PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) achieved the busiest month in airport history with 1,296,818 passengers traveling through the airport in June.

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Carrillo Resigns from RMA Board

Aug 11, 2025 10:42AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - Four months after a rift between Rancho Murieta Association Director Danny Carrillo and the other board members became public, Carrillo resigned on Aug. 8, stating that his departure would allow him to speak more freely about the issues facing the association.

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Yacht Rock Attracts 800 to Clementia Concert

Aug 07, 2025 09:23AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Yacht rock – the smooth soft rock of decades past – drew about 800 attendees to the Lake Clementia Amphitheater on July 26, when Entertainment, Theatre & Culture for Rancho Murieta (ETC) presented its third concert of the summer season.

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Rancho Murieta Bookmobile Celebration Draws Crowd

Aug 07, 2025 09:12AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - Rancho Murieta’s youngest readers were treated to science demonstrations, face painting, free books and well-deserved medals at the Sacramento Public Library’s Summer Reading Program celebration, held on July 30 at the Village Clubhouse parking area.

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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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Blue-Green Algae in Clementia

Aug 07, 2025 09:06AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - The Rancho Murieta Community Services District posted an Aug. 5 notice on its website warning residents about the discovery of cyanobacteria – blue-green algae – in Clementia Reservoir.

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SMUD Schedules Underground Work on Four Streets

Aug 07, 2025 09:04AM ● By Rancho Murieta Association News Release

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - The Sacramento Municipal Utility District will conduct underground line installation in Rancho Murieta from Aug. 11 to Aug. 22, weather permitting.

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Vitalant Collects 64 Pints at Community Blood Drive

Aug 07, 2025 09:02AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - A community blood drive co-sponsored by the Rancho Murieta Women’s Club and the Knights of Columbus collected 64 pints of lifesaving blood on July 14 at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church.

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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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Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) hosted its annual Capitol Bridging Ceremony

Girl Scouts Celebrate Capitol Bridging Ceremony

Aug 05, 2025 12:01PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) hosted its annual Capitol Bridging Ceremony on June 21, bringing together Girl Scouts of all ages for a memorable morning of reflection, celebration and advancement.

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Taylor Baker wins Sacramento County Womens Golf Championship.

55th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship

Aug 05, 2025 10:56AM ● By Sacramento Golf Council News Release

The 55th Sacramento County Women’s Golf Championship took place on July 26 and 27, at Mather Golf Course in Rancho Cordova, drawing top female amateur golfers from around the region.

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The Sacramento Region Community Foundation will hold the second annual Philanthropy Summit

Philanthropy Summit Challenges Old Ideas and Sparks New Ones

Aug 05, 2025 09:29AM ● By SRCF News Release

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation will hold the second annual Philanthropy Summit on Monday, Sept. 15 at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West.

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Patient and doctor at UC Davis Medical Center

UC Davis Among Nation’s Best

Aug 05, 2025 09:26AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

UC Davis Medical Center Ranked as Top Hospital in the Sacramento Region

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One of the partners of the Local Age and Disability-Friendly Action Plan is Sacramento County’s Resources for Independent Living

Promoting Independence for All

Aug 05, 2025 08:41AM ● By Sacramento County Health and Social Services News Release

Sacramento County is celebrating local achievements to create a disability-friendly community. One exciting achievement is the Local Age and Disability-Friendly Action Plan (LADAP).

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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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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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