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ETC Opens 25th Anniversary Season with Record Kickoff Attendance

Jun 11, 2026 11:23AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

More than 400 people attended Entertainment, Theatre & Culture for Rancho Murieta’s annual kickoff event on May 17, helping to launch the organization’s 25th-anniversary concert season and setting the stage for the first concert of the summer on June 20.

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Family Health and Fitness Day Offers Outdoor Fun for All

Jun 09, 2026 09:21AM ● By MPG Staff

Looking for a fun way to get active, spend time outdoors and make memories with your family? Sacramento County residents will have plenty of opportunities to do just that during Family Health & Fitness Day on Saturday, June 13.

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Pony Express National Re-Ride Departs June 15

Jun 08, 2026 10:38AM ● By National Pony Express Association (NPEA) News Release

Historic 1,900-Mile Journey to Feature America 250 Celebration

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Water Vision Fight Sparks Accusations of Developer Influence, Secret Meetings

Jun 03, 2026 09:15AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Accusations of secret committees, developer influence, anti-growth politics and even a “horrible memory” flew between directors and audience members on May 27 as a Rancho Murieta Community Services District discussion about the Water Vision Working Group devolved into one of the board’s most contentious exchanges in recent months.

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County Seeks Climate Emergency Task Force Members

Jun 01, 2026 12:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The County of Sacramento is seeking community members to serve on its Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force, a volunteer advisory body helping shape the County’s response to climate change through collaboration, public engagement and policy recommendations.

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CDFW Releases Ocean Salmon Harvest Tracking Tools

Jun 01, 2026 12:43PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the launch of new digital tools to track the recreational and commercial in-season harvests of ocean salmon.

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SAFE Employees Run Third Annual Flag Collection Drive Through June

Jun 01, 2026 12:34PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

Coinciding with Memorial Day weekend and Flag Day in June, SAFE Credit Union employees are holding their third annual U.S. Flag collection drive through Tuesday, June 30.

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Developer Threatens Lawsuit Against CSD Over Water Meters

Jun 01, 2026 08:41AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A threatened lawsuit by a Rancho Murieta developer moved into public view after Rancho Murieta Community Services District counsel released a government claim and draft complaint filed by River Canyon Properties LLC, which alleges the district is improperly withholding water meters needed for residential construction.

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Individual Volunteer of the Year

Service Above Self

May 27, 2026 10:02AM ● By Ornella Rossi

DOVIA Awards Celebrate Local Volunteers

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All You Need is Pets

May 27, 2026 09:23AM ● By Chris Ching, photos by Chris Ching

The Spirit of Fallen Hero Shines on at Animal Care Faire

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Girl Scouts Earn Highest Honors

May 26, 2026 07:32PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Before they earned medals, scholarships and standing ovations, many of the Girl Scouts recognized Saturday, May 16, at the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California Highest Awards Ceremony started their award-winning community projects with a simple question: How can I help?

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Fan Favorite Monster Jam truck

Monster Jam Trucks to Bring Full-Throttle Entertainment to Sacramento

May 26, 2026 05:52PM ● By MPG Staff

With its massive custom-built trucks and world champion drivers, the live motorsport event Monster Jam comes roaring back into Golden 1 Center with two shows Saturday, Aug. 15 and one Sunday, Aug. 16.

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Summerfest Spray Park Opens

May 20, 2026 11:39AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Perfect weather and high spirits mark opening day at the Summerfest Spray Park in Riverview Park on May 16.

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ETC Grants Support Arts Programs at Three Schools

May 20, 2026 11:29AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Entertainment Theatre & Culture for Rancho Murieta (ETC) continued its support of arts education on May 13 by presenting $1,000 grants to three local schools to help fund theater productions, costumes, equipment and other arts-related needs.

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Garden Club’s Plant Sale Extravaganza Blooms

May 20, 2026 11:21AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The annual River Valley Garden Club Plant Sale Extravaganza drew a steady stream of shoppers to the Rancho Murieta Association parking lot on May 9, with organizers calling the fundraiser a major success for both the club and the community.

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Security Operation Faces Financial Crunch

May 20, 2026 11:10AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Rancho Murieta Community Services District officials warned during a May 6 Security Committee meeting that the district’s security operation is facing a major financial crunch, with members considering nighttime gate automation, reduced staffing and the need for community input on the future of security services.

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Golf Scores: Niners ‘Play for the Roses’

May 20, 2026 11:05AM ● By Nancy Clevenger

The Rancho Murieta Country Club (RMCC) Nine Hole Golf Club opened its annual Invitational Golf Tournament with the Amador Rodeo Queen, Cooper Cheetham, riding her beautiful horse down the center of 64 carts, kicking off the Play for the Roses Invitational.

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Tower Bridge Scheduled for One-Way Traffic; Daytime Delays Expected

May 20, 2026 09:45AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists that the Tower Bridge or State Route 275 (SR 275) continues a schedule for partial daytime closures for electrical and parts replacement. The bridge remains safe for travel.

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State Water Project Allocation Increases Heading Into Summer

May 19, 2026 09:51AM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

May 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation for 2026.

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Senior Fair Offers Health, Help and Fun

May 15, 2026 10:56AM ● By MPG Staff

The 12th annual Senior Health and Resource Fair will return Saturday, June 20, at the Wyndham Sacramento Northeast Hotel, offering older adults and caregivers access to health information, community services and live entertainment.

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Dark Star Orchestra Brings a Classic Sound to the California State Fair

May 12, 2026 10:37AM ● By California State Fair News Release

Dead Head fans get to experience the sound that shaped a generation of music lovers as Dark Star Orchestra brings the eclectic sounds of the Grateful Dead to the California State Fair on Thursday, July 30 as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage.

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California Department of Pesticide Regulation

California Study Examines Safer Alternatives to Post-Harvest Fumigants

May 12, 2026 09:08AM ● By California Department of Pesticide Regulation News Release

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released the post-harvest commodity fumigation component of a multipart independent scientific study evaluating alternatives to fumigant pesticides.

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Rodriguez Outlines County Challenges

May 11, 2026 03:54PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Sacramento County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez used her first community meeting in Rancho Murieta on May 4 to outline countywide challenges ranging from homelessness and illegal fireworks to budget pressures tied to federal funding cuts.

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Supervisor Rodriguez Honors Rod Hart

May 11, 2026 03:40PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Sacramento County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez honored retiring former Rancho Murieta Association General Manager Rod Hart during her first community meeting in Rancho Murieta on May 4, while Hart – despite officially retiring days earlier – used the occasion to outline major projects and concerns facing the community.

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Supervisor Rodriguez Announces Scott Road Paving Plan

May 11, 2026 03:33PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez used her first community meeting in Rancho Murieta on May 5 to deliver what she called a “surprise” announcement: Sacramento County will now repave the full length of Scott Road between the area north of Boys Ranch Road and Latrobe Road, completing a long-sought project for Rancho Murieta residents.

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Hart Honored with Humor, Gratitude at Stonehouse Plaza Farewell

May 06, 2026 12:08PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

About 80 Rancho Murieta Association members, board members, employees and family members gathered May 1 at Stonehouse Plaza to mark Rod Hart’s final day on the job, a sendoff that mixed heartfelt praise with inside jokes, gifts and reflections on a 45-year career shaping Rancho Murieta.

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Mai Vang’s Bid for Congress

May 06, 2026 12:01PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Candidate Highlights Priorities for District 7 Campaign

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Pickleball Club Hosts Demo Day, Fashion Show

May 06, 2026 11:57AM ● By MPG Staff

The Rancho Murieta Pickleball Club hosts a Demo Day, gift basket raffle and fashion show fundraiser May 2 at the Stonehouse pickleball courts, where players try out paddles supplied by Courtside Tennis and Pickleball and enjoy a day of community activities.

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Scouts Shred Unwanted Paperwork

May 06, 2026 11:52AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Six Scouts and five adults with Rancho Murieta Troop 633 process more than 1,500 boxes of paper during a community shredding event in the Rancho Murieta Association parking lot on May 2.

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Learning at Wildfire Preparedness Day

May 06, 2026 11:49AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Families – especially young children – turn out for big fire trucks and tractors and promotional handouts during the annual Wildfire Community Preparedness Day hosted May 2 by Sacramento County and the Rancho Murieta Regional Fire Safe Council in the Tractor Supply parking lot.

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Community Donors Step Up at Blood Drive

May 06, 2026 11:44AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Donors turn out to supply much-needed blood at the Rancho Murieta Women’s Club quarterly drive at St. Vincent de Paul Church on April 27.

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RMA Board Names New GM, Honors Hart, Advances Scooter Rule, Infrastructure Work

May 06, 2026 11:39AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Association Board of Directors on April 21 announced its next general manager, honored outgoing General Manager Rod Hart for his decades of service and moved forward with a new motorized scooter rule while approving significant maintenance projects.

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Kids Fishing Day Reels in Families, Fun at Lake Clementia

May 06, 2026 11:30AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Young anglers lined the shore of Lake Clementia under overcast skies as the Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta hosted its annual Joe Mazzoni Sr. Memorial Kids Fishing Day, a community tradition that continues to draw families and volunteers together.

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Sacramento History Museum Presents All-New ‘Play Ball!’ Exhibit

May 04, 2026 11:35AM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

Coinciding with a new season of baseball now underway in the Capital City, the Sacramento History Museum is excited to present an all-new “Play Ball! Sacramento in the National Pastime” exhibit open as of May 1.

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Association Names Vicky Lentz as New General Manager

May 01, 2026 03:15PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Association has selected Vicky Lentz as its next general manager, board President Patrick O’Hern announced April 21, following a monthslong search to replace retiring General Manager Rod Hart.

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