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Security Logs: Sept. 23-Oct. 5

Oct 09, 2025 10:02AM ● 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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Developer Says Requirement to Build New Water Tank is Extortion

Oct 06, 2025 05:36PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A previously undisclosed letter imposing a new condition on the owners of the Residences subdivision was described as “extortion” at two Rancho Murieta Community Services District meetings on Oct. 2 and 3.

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Wildfire Fuel Reduction Project to Resume Sept. 29

Sep 26, 2025 05:04PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

With only a few months remaining before the CAL FIRE grant expires, the final phase of a wildfire fuel reduction project to protect Rancho Murieta resumed Sept. 29.

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Wilder Named Interim General Manager at CSD

Sep 25, 2025 09:30AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

In July 2019, Amelia Wilder joined the Rancho Murieta Community Services District through a temporary agency for a two-to-four-week assignment. Six months later, following the retirement of the long-time secretary, the board appointed her as district secretary.

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Association Discusses E-Bikes, HOA Fines

Sep 25, 2025 09:15AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A proposed rule to regulate e-bikes and state legislation affecting the ability of associations to levy fines were among the topics discussed when the Rancho Murieta Association met on Sept. 16.

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Organization, Drinking Water, 'Frankenstein' are CSD Topics

Sep 25, 2025 09:08AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

While a proposed water moratorium drew a full house at the Rancho Murieta Community Services District board meeting on Sept. 17, directors also took up several other matters, most of them after the crowd left.

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Security Logs: Sept. 5-Sept. 21

Sep 25, 2025 09:04AM ● 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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Board Votes 3-2 to Begin Water Moratorium Process

Sep 22, 2025 01:19PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

After a sometimes heated discussion, the Rancho Murieta Community Services District board voted 3-2 on Sept. 17 to begin the process of enacting a water moratorium on new development. More than 40 people attended the meeting.

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Security Logs: Aug. 22-Sept. 11

Sep 11, 2025 09:37AM ● 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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Services District Names Min Director of Finance and Administration

Sep 11, 2025 09:29AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District announced at its Aug. 20 board meeting that Cecilia Min has been hired as the permanent director of Finance and Administration.

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CSD Board Covers Completed Audit, Finance Records

Sep 11, 2025 09:21AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The status of the Rancho Murieta Community Services District’s overdue audits – one finished and two still pending – was a major topic when the board met Aug. 20.

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Security, Developer Access are CSD Topics

Sep 11, 2025 09:19AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District board met Aug. 20 and discussed a range of topics, including security updates and an easement request from developers.

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Carskaddon Joins CSD as Utilities Supervisor

Sep 11, 2025 09:17AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Rancho Murieta Community Services District has named Corey J. Carskaddon as its new utilities supervisor, succeeding Ron Green, who retired earlier this year.

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Manhunt Ends with Arrest of Resident

Sep 02, 2025 05:05PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A Rancho Murieta resident was arrested on three felony charges following a manhunt that caused widespread commotion in the community, after deputies responded to a reported burglary in progress just before 8:30 p.m. Aug. 31.

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Transportation Agency Seeks Input

Aug 21, 2025 11:38AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The Sacramento County Department of Transportation is inviting Rancho Murieta residents to complete an online survey as part of a planning effort to improve evacuation routes and emergency access along Jackson Highway during wildfires and floods.

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Security Logs: Aug. 4-17

Aug 21, 2025 10:53AM ● 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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Group Analyzing Water Master Plan Delivers Report

Aug 18, 2025 04:34PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A four-member working group appointed to examine questions about Rancho Murieta’s draft Integrated Water Master Plan (IWMP) presented its report to the Rancho Community Services District Improvements Committee on Aug. 13.

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Army Corps Concludes Physical Levee Inspections

Aug 07, 2025 08:57AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

WILTON, CA (MPG) - When Reclamation District 800 (RD 800) was selected as one of only four private levee districts nationwide to take part in a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pilot study in late 2022, it was already a major win.

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Security Logs: July 18-Aug. 3

Aug 07, 2025 08:46AM ● 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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Security Logs: July 7-July 17

Jul 24, 2025 12:28PM ● 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 www. rmcsd.com.

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Community Services District Board Approves Well Study, HR Contract

Jul 24, 2025 12:27PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Although the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board faced a relatively light agenda on July 16, three issues stood out.

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RMA Board Discusses E-bike Safety Concerns

Jul 24, 2025 12:23PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The unsafe operation of electric bicycles behind the gates was the primary topic when the Rancho Murieta Association board met on July 15.

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Supervisor Secures Funding for Scott Road Repaving

Jul 24, 2025 12:17PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A longtime advocate for improvements to Scott Road is praising Sacramento County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez for allocating $2.9 million to repave a three-mile section of the rural route.

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Audit Problems Persist After Finance Director's Departure

Jul 24, 2025 12:13PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

When accountant Mark Matulich was hired as director of finance and administration for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District on Oct. 30, 2023, he appeared poised to bring order to the district’s troubled finances and complete its long-overdue audits.

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Law Enforcement Partnership Yields 24 Narcotics Arrests

Jul 22, 2025 10:22AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento Police Department, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced the results of a recent operation focused on maintaining safety and quality of life in the central city.

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Booth Decries CSD Board’s Response to GM Morris Allegations

Jul 18, 2025 09:47AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Steve Booth, who resigned as a Rancho Murieta Community Services District director in May, has publicly criticized the board’s handling of an investigation into an employee complaint filed against him by former General Manager Mimi Morris.

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Goose Striking Power Lines Sparks Wildland Fire Near Rancho Murieta

Jul 14, 2025 02:49PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A goose striking power lines sparked a wildland fire that burned 24.2 acres of grassland southeast of Rancho Murieta on July 11, according to CAL FIRE.

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Resident First to Report Sloughhouse Barn Fire

Jul 11, 2025 05:02PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

SLOUGHHOUSE, CA (MPG) - A Rancho Murieta resident was the first to raise the alarm about an early morning fire that destroyed a barn on Meta Court in Sloughhouse on July 11.

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Branden Arino: New and Old at the Same Time

Jul 10, 2025 11:04AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

When people ask Administrative Sgt. Branden Arino if he’s new to the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Security Department, he smiles and tells them he is “new and old at the same time,” a perfect description of his unique journey back to the district.

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Security Logs: June 23-July 6

Jul 10, 2025 10:48AM ● By MPG Staff

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 www. rmcsd.com.

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Developers Partner with High-End Homebuilders in Rancho Murieta

Jul 07, 2025 10:42AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - The first phase of a 146-acre development next to Stonehouse Park – long stalled despite being entitled by Sacramento County in 2007– will soon have new luxury homes thanks to the efforts of two Rancho Murieta residents.

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Water Alert Quickly Rescinded After Brief Emergency at Rio Oso Tank

Jul 07, 2025 10:19AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District (CSD) quickly rescinded a water-use alert issued to customers around 7:50 p.m. on July 2 due to a drop in water pressure at the Rio Oso Tank.

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Rancho Murieta Association: July 4 Schedule of Events

Jun 26, 2025 10:40AM ● By Joe Wirt

July 4, 2025 Schedule of Events

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Security Logs: June 9-22

Jun 26, 2025 10:22AM ● By MPG Staff

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 www. rmcsd.com.

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Three Grass Fires in Three Days Near Rancho Murieta

Jun 23, 2025 09:35AM ● By Joe Wirt

A firefighter mops up after a grass fire broke out just before noon on Sunday, June 22 behind Murieta Gardens.

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