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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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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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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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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 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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Garden Club Digs into Worm Composting

Mar 11, 2026 11:51AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

From honoring a local legacy to exploring sustainable gardening practices, the River Valley Garden Club covered plenty of ground Feb. 24 before diving into the surprisingly fascinating world of worm composting.

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Water Supply, Safety Center are CSD Topics

Mar 11, 2026 11:41AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Conserving existing water and identifying new sources for Rancho Murieta dominated the discussion at the March 3 meeting of the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Improvements Committee.

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BurnBot Wins National Award

Mar 09, 2026 03:13PM ● By Verizon News Release

Verizon announced the winners of the 2025 Community Disaster Resilience Prize on March 5 at Cal Expo.

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Sacramento Life Center Launches Community Drives to Support Local Families and Free Women’s Health Services

Mar 09, 2026 01:53PM ● By Sacramento Life Center News Release

Sacramento Life Center is inviting the community to take part in two upcoming drives designed to support local families and provide essential medical services through the organization’s free clinic, Sac Valley Women’s Health.

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Magic Show to Benefit Children

Mar 09, 2026 01:11PM ● By Abbey Wicks

Carmichael-based magicians Dale and Elaine Lorzo are taking their magic to the Sacramento Scottish Rite, 6151 H St., on April 17 for a Kids Carnival and Magic Show fundraiser benefiting children’s communication.

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Class of 1981 to Reunite July 25

Mar 03, 2026 01:31PM ● By Elk Grove High School Class of ’81 Reunion Committee News Release

Elk Grove High School’s Class of 1981 will celebrate its 45-year reunion on Saturday, July 25.

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Native Garden Tour Blooms Across Sacramento

Mar 03, 2026 12:36PM ● By California Native Plant Society News Release

Taking place from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 18 and 19, the Gardens Got Natives tour is a free-self guided event featuring forty plus California native plant home, business and school gardens in the Sacramento region.

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ETC Celebrates 25 Years with Summer Concert Season

Feb 25, 2026 10:55AM ● By ETC News Release

Entertainment, Theatre & Culture for Rancho Murieta is celebrating a milestone anniversary with a vibrant concert season created to bring neighbors together for another summer of music under the stars.

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