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From the Ground Up to General Manager, Rod Hart Retires After 45 Years

Apr 22, 2026 12:38PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

When Rod Hart sat down for his job interview with the Rancho Murieta Association in 1981, he was asked a simple question: What is your long-range goal? Hart didn’t hesitate. Looking at then-Maintenance Manager Bob Cook, he answered: “I want his job.”

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Easter Egg Hunt Draws Families to Stonehouse

Apr 22, 2026 12:30PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Stonehouse Park filled with the sounds of laughter and scrambling feet on April 4 as hundreds of children dashed across the grass for candy-filled eggs at the Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta’s annual Easter Egg Hunt and Family Picnic.

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CSD Fast-Tracks Culvert Fix Over Flood Concerns

Apr 22, 2026 12:18PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A divided Rancho Murieta Community Services District board voted April 15 to declare an emergency and move forward with replacing failing culverts at the Murieta Equestrian Center: a roughly $300,000 project aimed at preventing upstream flooding in Murieta Village and nearby commercial areas if the damaged structures fail during a major storm.

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A Sit-Down with Doris Matsui

Apr 22, 2026 12:15PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Congresswoman Weighs Political Priorities, Reelection

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Storm Exposes Limits of ‘Band-Aid’ Fixes at CSD

Apr 22, 2026 12:12PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Rancho Murieta Community Services District Interim Operations Manager Travis Bohannon told the board April 15 that recent storm damage and a rise in major water main breaks show the district can no longer rely on temporary fixes to keep its water and wastewater systems running.

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Split Vote Halts CSD Groundwater Study

Apr 22, 2026 12:09PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A proposal to take the next step in identifying new groundwater sources for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District stalled on April 15, as Board President John Merchant drew a line over property rights, insisting the district should not spend money studying water on land it does not control.

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Midland Brings Retro-Country Sound to the California State Fair

Apr 21, 2026 12:38PM ● By California State Fair News Release

Throw on your cowboy boots and get ready to line dance in your seat as Midland brings their signature country sound to the California State Fair as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Sky River Casino Stage on Tuesday, July 21.

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Singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff
A Night of Timeless Music

Apr 20, 2026 01:56PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Karla Bonoff Brings a Lifetime of Songs to Fair Oaks

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Photography Exhibition Featuring the Work of Phil Serna Opens at the Sacramento County Board Chamber Gallery

Apr 20, 2026 12:21PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Office of Economic Development sponsors bi-annual art exhibitions in the Board Chambers. The next time you attend a meeting in the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Chambers, be sure to check out the rotating art on display.

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Sacramento Republic FC Soccer Stadium
Lund Construction Selected to Build Critical Public Infrastructure for Sacramento Republic FC Soccer Stadium

Apr 20, 2026 12:00PM ● By Sacramento Republic FC News Release

Sacramento Republic FC announced April 2 the selection of Lund Construction to build the public infrastructure surrounding the Club’s new soccer stadium at the Downtown Sacramento Railyards.

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Capital Region Small Business Awards
Capital Region Small Business Awards Set for May 6 at Memorial Auditorium

Apr 13, 2026 10:36AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Office of Economic Development, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the City of Sacramento’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development and the California State Treasurer’s Office invite the public to attend the Capital Region Small Business Awards.

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No Kings Protests Draw Turnout in Rancho Murieta, Wilton

Apr 08, 2026 11:49AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

As part of a nationwide day of protest that drew an estimated 8 million participants, residents in Rancho Murieta and Wilton took to local intersections March 28 to make their voices heard.

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Community Honors Vietnam Veterans

Apr 08, 2026 11:40AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars hosted a solemn observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day at the community gazebo on March 29, honoring Vietnam veterans.

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CSD Reports Interrupted Burglary, Dangerous Prank

Apr 08, 2026 11:33AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A patrol officer likely interrupted a burglary at a Rancho Murieta business last month, while a separate firecracker vandalism incident nearly caused a crash, according to Security Sgt. Brandon Arino.

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Garden Club Dives into Vernal Pools

Apr 08, 2026 11:30AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

From fairy shrimp to fishing poles, nature took center stage at the River Valley Garden Club’s March 24 meeting, as members heard a vivid presentation on California’s vernal pools and presented a $500 grant to support the Kiwanis Club’s annual Kids Fishing Day at Lake Clementia.

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Spring Into Giving: Women’s Club Combines Bingo, Charity

Apr 08, 2026 11:25AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Women’s Club hosted its second annual Spring into Giving Bingo on March 25 at the Rancho Murieta Country Club, blending bingo, lunch and charitable giving in support of the Sacramento-based Wellspring Women’s Center.

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Summerfest Donates $10,000 to Pickleball Club

Apr 08, 2026 11:17AM ● By Joe Wirt

Pickleball players gather around as Sherry Carrillo, president of the Summerfest Committee, presents a $10,000 check to Alan Chase, president of the Rancho Murieta Pickleball Club on April 3 at the courts at Stonehouse Park.

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CDFW Opens Duck Stamp Art Contest

Apr 07, 2026 03:54PM ● By MPG Staff

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is inviting artists to submit original work for the 2026-27 California Duck Stamp Art Contest, with entries accepted from May 11 through June 19.

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Boogie All Night with KC & The Sunshine Band

Mar 30, 2026 05:15PM ● By California State Fair News Release

It’s time to put on your “Boogie Shoes” and “Get Down Tonight” to “Shake Your Booty” with the original Sunshine Man himself, KC & The Sunshine Band at the California State Fair, Saturday, July 25, as part of the Toyota Concert Series on the Main Stage.

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Senior Banners Return to Rancho Murieta Parkways

Mar 25, 2026 01:10PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Banners honoring Rancho Murieta’s graduating high school seniors are once again lining Murieta Parkway North and South, transforming the community’s main thoroughfares into a rolling celebration of local students.

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Middle Ground Urged on Proposed 31% Rate Hike

Mar 25, 2026 01:04PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Two Rancho Murieta residents – one seeking volunteers for a protest and another with experience managing large corporate budgets – urged the Rancho Murieta Community Services District to find ways to lower rates next year.

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Audits, Planning Are Topics at CSD Board Meeting

Mar 25, 2026 01:00PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board tackled a wide range of issues during its nearly five-hour March 18 meeting.

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Water Supply Options Scrutinized as CSD Board Backs Away from Well Agreement

Mar 25, 2026 12:56PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

As is typical at Rancho Murieta Community Services District board meetings, directors spent considerable time discussing water issues at their March 18 meeting.

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Burn Piles Part of Broader Vegetation Clearance Work

Mar 25, 2026 12:51PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A collaborative effort between the Rancho Murieta Community Services District and representatives of the Cosumnes Irrigation Association is helping to clear overgrown vegetation, reduce fire fuel and improve access along the CIA ditch: one important example of a broader, ongoing maintenance effort across the community.

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CSD Proposes 31% Rate Increase for 2026-27

Mar 25, 2026 12:47PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Average residential utility bills behind the gates in Rancho Murieta –covering water, wastewater, drainage, solid waste and patrol services – could jump by about 31.5%, or roughly $92 per month, under a preliminary Rancho Murieta Community Services District budget proposal.

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Association Board Advances GM Search

Mar 25, 2026 12:43PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The search for a new general manager, revising the fine schedule to comply with a new law, approving the 2025 financial statements and purchasing new maintenance equipment were primary topics when the Rancho Murieta Association Board of Directors met on March 17.

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Little League Celebrates 35 Years with Festive Opening Day

Mar 25, 2026 12:11PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Beneath clear blue skies and warm spring sunshine, Cosumnes River Little League kicked off its 35th season March 7 with a spirited opening day celebration at Stonehouse Park.

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Queens in Action

Mar 23, 2026 12:56PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Purple Pageant marks a decade of empowering young women on and off stage

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Animal Care Faire
The Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire Returns this Spring

Mar 23, 2026 12:15PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Mark your calendar: The Roy C. Marcum Animal Care Faire returns on Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bradshaw Animal Shelter, and this year, we’re making it bigger, more vibrant and more fun than ever.

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Family Fun & Playfest Free Fair
Free Fair to Connect Families to Early Learning Options

Mar 23, 2026 12:01PM ● By Sacramento County Office of Education News Release

The Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) invites families to explore these early learning options at its third annual Family Fun & Playfest, which will showcase 50 early learning programs and 30 community organizations, offering education, health, and wellness information to parents.

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Koi Club
Koi Club Hosts Self-Guided Pond Tour

Mar 16, 2026 02:03PM ● By Camellia Koi Club News Release

Discover a hidden world of beauty and tranquility right here in the Sacramento area. The Camellia Koi Club is holding a one-of-a-kind, self-guided pond tour featuring stunning private ponds and koi collections across the region from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 25.

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Athletics’ Star Tyler Soderstrom Announces Inaugural Charity Poker Tournament

Mar 16, 2026 12:52PM ● By Athletics News Release

Tyler Soderstrom, a California native and rising star of the Athletics, is proud to announce his Inaugural Charity Poker Tournament, an exclusive fundraising event benefiting EASE and Keaton’s Child Care Alliance.

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Pickleball Club Continues to Thrive

Mar 11, 2026 12:58PM ● By Alan Chase, President, Rancho Murieta Pickleball Club

The Rancho Murieta Pickleball Club was established in 2019 to promote and celebrate the sport of Pickleball, which was invented in 1965 in the United States and is now considered the fastest-growing sport in the country.

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Sock-Hop Theme Highlights Elementary Dance

Mar 11, 2026 12:52PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A classic 1950s sock-hop theme brought poodle skirts, ponytails and plenty of laughter to the annual Daughters & Dates Dance hosted by the Cosumnes River Elementary School PTA.

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Fire Safe Council Reviews Ladder Fuel Success

Mar 11, 2026 12:00PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A wrap-up presentation on the CAL FIRE grant that reduced ladder fuels in and around Rancho Murieta, as well as the potential for a new grant, were notable topics at the Rancho Murieta Regional Fire Safe Council's quarterly Zoom meeting on March 3.

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