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Making Every Beat Count

Jun 22, 2026 02:06PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Metro Fire strengthens the chain of survival with HeartSafe Community initiative

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CSD Approves Budget, Rate Increases

Jun 22, 2026 08:27AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board approved a 2026-27 budget, capital improvement program and a series of water, sewer and solid waste rate increases on June 17 despite objections from one resident to the proposed rate hikes and separate questions from others about the district’s long-term water planning priorities.

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Wildfire Preparedness Pays Off for Rancho Murieta

Jun 22, 2026 08:11AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Rancho Murieta's wildfire-preparedness efforts have earned a new state designation that could help residents secure insurance discounts and strengthen the community’s ability to compete for future wildfire-related grant funding.

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Integrated Water Master Plan Issues Discussed at CSD Meeting

Jun 18, 2026 03:51PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Nearly two months after the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board directed resident Jim Farrell to meet with water consultant Lisa Maddaus to review differences between the district’s draft Integrated Water Master Plan and the IWMP Working Group’s findings, Farrell reported that the effort is underway but remains a work in progress.

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RMA Board Reviews Security, Scooter Rule, July 4 Plans

Jun 18, 2026 03:41PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A myriad of topics were discussed during the June 16 Rancho Murieta Association Board meeting, including the future of security services in Rancho Murieta, Fourth of July plans, a proposed stand-up motorized scooter rule, a ramp for the North Gazebo and a new volleyball court at Clementia Park.

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Water Vision Group Explains Role at CSD Improvements Meeting

Jun 17, 2026 10:11AM ● By Joe Wirt

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District Improvements Committee spent nearly an hour on June 10 reviewing the future of the Water Vision Working Group and a newly created matrix intended to organize the district’s growing list of water-related projects and responsibilities.

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Sheriff’s Inspection Finds No Active Encampment Behind Rancho Murieta

Jun 11, 2026 11:51AM ● By Joe Wirt

A Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office inspection found no active homeless encampment on property behind Rancho Murieta that had concerned residents earlier this spring, although county officials continue to review the presence of several recreational vehicles on the site.

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Budget, Water Issues Dominate CSD Meeting

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

Rancho Murieta residents could see higher utility bills and fewer security patrols next year under a proposed Community Services District budget that would increase rates by 31.5% while eliminating two patrol officer positions.

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Security Logs: May 18-June 4

Jun 11, 2026 10:52AM ● By Joe Wirt

Following is a summary of activity for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Security Department for the following dates. Note: these log entries are condensed. For full security log details, go to the CSD website at rmcsd.com.

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Four Teens Identified in Fatal Scott Road Crash

May 22, 2026 03:53PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Four of the five teenagers involved in the fiery May 17 crash on Scott Road near Rancho Murieta have now been publicly identified, including two Rancho Murieta teenagers who remain hospitalized with serious injuries.

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River Valley Times - May 22, 2026

May 20, 2026 11:48AM ● By MPG Staff

Two Teens Killed, Three Injured in Fiery Crash

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Homeless Camp Near Rancho Murieta Raises Concerns

May 20, 2026 11:44AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Concerns about a growing homeless encampment near Rancho Murieta surfaced during Sacramento County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez’s first community meeting in Rancho Murieta on May 4, after Rodriguez discussed a new county ordinance allowing authorities to clear illegal camping on both public and private property.

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Gere Pushes New Tank Site

May 20, 2026 11:31AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A sharp debate over the location of Rancho Murieta’s proposed emergency water storage tank and a broad review of next year’s capital improvement projects dominated the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Improvements Committee meeting on May 6.

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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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Security Logs: May 1-May 12

May 20, 2026 10:49AM ● By Joe Wirt

Following is a summary of activity for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Security Department for the following dates. Note: these log entries are condensed. For full security log details, go to the CSD website at rmcsd.com.

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SUV Crashes into Rancho Murieta North Gate

May 19, 2026 02:36PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A white SUV crashed into the Rancho Murieta North Gate late May 17, overturning after striking the gate structure and causing major damage to the entry area, according to Rancho Murieta Community Services District security logs and information provided by the California Highway Patrol.

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Two Teens Killed, Three Injured in Fiery Scott Road Crash

May 18, 2026 08:53AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Two teenagers were killed and three others critically injured early Sunday morning after a solo-vehicle crash and fire on Scott Road north of Latrobe Road near Rancho Murieta, according to the California Highway Patrol and Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.

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One Injured in Jackson Road Accident

May 08, 2026 01:13PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A collision involving a Tesla and a Mercedes injured one person on May 8 on Jackson Highway between Van Vleck and Michigan Bar Road, according to preliminary information. The crash initially was reported as a head-on collision.

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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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Security Logs: April 20-29

May 06, 2026 11:18AM ● By Joe Wirt

Following is a summary of activity for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Security Department for the following dates. Note: these log entries are condensed. For full security log details, go to the CSD website at rmcsd.com.

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Charges Dismissed in Rancho Murieta Manhunt Case

Apr 29, 2026 04:28PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A criminal case stemming from a high-profile 2025 manhunt in Rancho Murieta has been dismissed after a judge found insufficient evidence to proceed.

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CSD Covers Many Issues in Lengthy Meeting

Apr 22, 2026 12:48PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District considered myriad issues in a five-hour meeting on April 15. A highlight was a resolution honoring Rod Hart, who is retiring as the longtime general manager of the Rancho Murieta Association. The board also revisited its draft Integrated Water Master Plan and took in staff reports, including a detailed financial update.

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CSD Weighs Security Cuts, RMA Takeover

Apr 22, 2026 12:41PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board has voted not to fund a $206,732 security shortfall, a decision that will reduce staffing, as it explores a possible takeover of the department by the Rancho Murieta Association.

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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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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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Security Logs: April 14-19

Apr 22, 2026 12:00PM ● By Joe Wirt

Following is a summary of activity for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Security Department for the following dates. Note: these log entries are condensed. For full security log details, go to the CSD website at rmcsd.com.

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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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Security Logs: March 23- April 2

Apr 08, 2026 11:12AM ● By Joe Wirt

Following is a summary of activity for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Security Department for the following dates. Note: these log entries are condensed. For full security log details, go to the CSD website at rmcsd.com.

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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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Security Logs: March 10-22

Mar 25, 2026 11:52AM ● By Joe Wirt

Following is a summary of activity for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Security Department for the following dates. Note: these log entries are condensed. For full security log details, go to the CSD website at rmcsd.com.

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