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Water Vision Matrix Advances, Debate Exposes Competing Views on Stalled Water Planning

Aug 19, 2026 09:03AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A proposal assigning responsibility for Rancho Murieta Community Services District’s major water-supply projects moved closer to the Board of Directors on Aug. 4. Still, the discussion exposed growing frustration over why many of the district’s highest-priority water initiatives remain stalled.

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Agenda-Setting Dispute Sparks Debate at CSD Improvements Committee

Aug 19, 2026 08:55AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A dispute over who controls the Rancho Murieta Community Services District’s meeting agendas overshadowed the opening of the Aug. 4 Improvements Committee meeting, with directors, staff and several members of the public questioning whether important water-supply issues were being delayed by the agenda-setting process.

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From Moratorium Talk to Courtroom

Aug 19, 2026 08:53AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The water issues at the heart of Rancho Murieta Properties’ lawsuit have played out publicly for more than two years, beginning before current CSD Board President John Merchant was elected to the board.

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Third Tank Delays Draw Fire as Rio Oso Repairs Loom

Aug 19, 2026 08:50AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A long-delayed proposal for a third Rancho Murieta water storage tank took on new urgency Aug. 4 after district staff warned that the Rio Oso tank will need a complete rehabilitation within about 2½ years, potentially leaving the community without one of its primary storage tanks unless replacement storage or a temporary bypass system is in place.

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Rio Oso Water Tank Power Outage Causes Temporary Low Water Pressure

Aug 19, 2026 08:48AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Residents served by the Rio Oso water system experienced several hours of low water pressure Sunday morning, Aug. 16 after a scheduled SMUD power outage revealed an unexpected failure in the Rancho Murieta Community Services District’s backup power system.

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Destination Aviation Takes Flight

Aug 10, 2026 12:37PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

California Capital Airshow connects local students with aviation professionals, hands-on experiences and career opportunities

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History of Sacramento Baseball on Display

Aug 05, 2026 08:52AM ● By Jennifer Corriea, photos by Jennifer Corriea

For baseball fans looking to escape the summer heat, a drive to the Sacramento History Museum will treat visitors to the Play Ball! exhibit that traces the history of baseball in Sacramento from the first official game in 1860 to the present-day River Cats team.

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Elk Grove High Class of 1981 Celebrates 45th

Aug 04, 2026 04:20PM ● By Christina Wagner

Elk Grove High School’s Awesome Class of 1981 recently enjoyed its 45-year reunion. Festivities commenced the morning of Friday, July 24 with a golf tournament at Wildhawk Golf Course in Sacramento, followed by a casual evening of food and drink at Dust Bowl Brewery in Elk Grove.

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Zeta Restores Broadband Service, Refuses to Pay Extortion for Cyberattack

Aug 04, 2026 03:07PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Zeta Broadband restored internet service to its customers within about 12 hours after a massive cyberattack accompanied by an extortion demand knocked its California network offline July 19.

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Denim & Diamonds Draws Record Crowd

Aug 04, 2026 03:04PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Cowboy hats and boots, denim outfits, and plenty of sparkle set the tone as a record 139 women turned out for the Rancho Murieta Women’s Club’s Denim & Diamonds Ladies’ Nite Out on July 22.

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Greenfield Outage, Gate Projects, Security Among RMA Topics

Aug 04, 2026 02:53PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The recent Greenfield Communications outage, repairs to the North Gate, plans for improvements at the South Gate and the possibility of Rancho Murieta Association taking on additional security responsibilities were among the topics discussed by the RMA Board of Directors on July 21.

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Car & Art Show Brings Community Onto Golf Course

Aug 04, 2026 02:49PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

For the first time in several years, the Rancho Murieta Country Club used its golf course as the setting for a community event, holding its Car & Art Show July 25.

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We Say Goodbye to a Summer Tradition: The Last Summer California State Fair

Aug 03, 2026 10:29AM ● By California State Fair News Release

The 2026 California State Fair wrapped-up another year of a summer tradition at Cal Expo, bringing families and friends together from across California and other states.

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Manganese Flare-Up Spurs Plant Overhaul Proposal

Jul 22, 2026 09:46AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The June manganese flare-up in Rancho Murieta’s drinking water has prompted the Rancho Murieta Community Services District to begin discussing what could become the community’s biggest overhaul of its water treatment system in more than a decade.

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GM Search Advances; CSD Board Tackles Audits, Water, Security

Jul 22, 2026 09:44AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board of Directors advanced its search for a permanent general manager during its July 14 meeting while also receiving an update that puts the district on track to catch up on years of overdue audits, discussing future water planning, continuing discussions about a possible transfer of security operations to the Rancho Murieta Association, and revisiting Fourth of July security issues.

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Need Is Urgent for Type O Blood

Jul 22, 2026 09:41AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Rancho Murieta residents can help replenish a critically low blood supply by donating at the Rancho Murieta Community Blood Drive from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, July 27 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 14673 Cantova Way.

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CSD Questions Ownership of Golf Course Storm Drains

Jul 22, 2026 09:39AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District may not be responsible for repairing four failed storm drain culverts at the Rancho Murieta Country Club, based on historical records.

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Wastewater Backlog Sparks Concern at CSD Meeting

Jul 22, 2026 09:36AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A growing backlog of partially treated wastewater became the biggest issue at the Rancho Murieta Community Services District’s July 14 board meeting after Interim Operations Manager and Chief Plant Operator Travis Bohannon warned the district is racing to eliminate it before the rainy season arrives.

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Gold Rush Classic Returns for Seventh Year

Jul 22, 2026 09:35AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The Gold Rush Classic Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament will return to Rancho Murieta Country Club for its seventh year on Aug. 6-7, featuring a day of golf, celebrity events and a public concert benefiting charities.

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How Rancho Murieta Lost its Telemedicine Pharmacy Kiosk

Jul 22, 2026 09:33AM ● By Robert Guerin

For more than a year, I worked with MednRx and Same Day Health Care Pharmacy to bring California’s first telemedicine pharmacy kiosk to Rancho Murieta. I believed we finally had a solution to a problem our community has faced for decades.

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Free cake and ice cream served by volunteers at California Admission Day
Community Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day

Jul 21, 2026 03:46PM ● By California State Capitol Volunteer Association News Release

Visitors to the California State Capitol in downtown Sacramento on California Admission Day, Wednesday, Sept. 9, are in for a special treat.

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New Plan Forecasts Watershed Climate Resilience

Jul 21, 2026 03:26PM ● By Regional Water Authority News Release

The Regional Water Authority (RWA) and regional partners have completed the American, Bear and Cosumnes Watersheds Resilience Plan, a new climate resilience strategy that evaluates how climate change is expected to affect water supplies, flood risk, ecosystems, infrastructure and communities across one of California’s most important watershed systems.

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Erin Clancey welcomed as New Executive Director at the California Museum
California Museum Welcomes Erin Clancey as New Executive Director

Jul 21, 2026 03:26PM ● By The California Museum News Release

The California Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Clancey as the Museum’s new executive director.

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Cosumnes River Stretch Permanently Protected

Jul 21, 2026 03:25PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

A critical stretch of the Cosumnes River – the only undammed river on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada – is now permanently protected and slated for ecological restoration.

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Sacramento History Museum to Present First-Time Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

Jul 21, 2026 12:14PM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

From Victorian to Vanity Fair, The Sacramento History Museum is getting all dolled up for a Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

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Greenfield CEO Answers Outage Questions

Jul 21, 2026 08:55AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Greenfield Communications President and CEO Mike Powers responded to written questions from the River Valley Times following the more than two-day outage that disrupted internet, television and phone service in Rancho Murieta.

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Greenfield Outage Disrupts Service More Than Two Days

Jul 21, 2026 08:53AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A Greenfield Communications outage on the company's fiber-optic network left much of Rancho Murieta without internet, television and phone service for more than two days – from July 12 through July 14 – disrupting homes, businesses and government operations.

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EMD and Food Safety Take Center Stage at State Fair

Jul 20, 2026 11:52AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) is conducting food safety inspections throughout the California State Fair to help ensure the fair's more than 150 food vendors are serving food safely.

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Local Museums Offer Ways to Enrich the Lazy Days of Summer with Plenty of Must-See and Must-Do Experiences

Jul 20, 2026 11:46AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

The Greater Sacramento region is rich with museums and popular destinations that offer plenty of must-see and must-do experiences to explore before summertime makes way for a busy fall season.

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Security Officers Face Threats on July 4

Jul 20, 2026 10:32AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Threats against security personnel, including an armed confrontation during a Fourth of July fireworks call, have prompted discussion about whether future Independence Day celebrations will require additional law enforcement support.

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CSD Security Reports Troubling Fourth of July Incidents

Jul 17, 2026 01:44PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Security Sgt. Brandon Arino updated the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Security Committee on troubling Fourth of July incidents and the successful reunification of a special needs child with his mother during the committee’s July 9 meeting.

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ETC Founder Honored as Billy Joel-Elton John Tribute Rocks Amphitheater

Jul 15, 2026 03:54PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Before Entertainment, Theater & Culture for Rancho Murieta (ETC) transported concertgoers back to the era of Billy Joel and Elton John on July 11, it honored a resident whose vision helped to make evenings like this possible.

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Disney’s 'Newsies' Brings its Headlines to Sutter Street Theatre

Jul 14, 2026 03:49PM ● By Sutter Street Theatre News Release

Disney musical 'Newsies' is performing at the Sutter Street Theatre this summer.

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Students Recieve Scholarship by SARTA to Attend Summer Theatre Camp

Jul 14, 2026 02:01PM ● By SARTA News Press Release

SARTA has distributed $1,200 in Youth Education Scholarship (YES) funds to six students to attend Summer Theatre Camps.

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Sacramento County Introducing Staycation Parks Pass

Jul 13, 2026 10:55AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

July is Parks and Recreation Month, and Sacramento County Regional Parks is inviting residents to experience a summer staycation close to home!

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