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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) graduated six newly-trained K-9 teams
CHP Unleashes Six New K-9 Teams

Jun 03, 2025 11:24AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) graduated six newly trained K-9 teams May 22 at its West Sacramento K-9 training facility, marking a significant step in bolstering public safety across the state.

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The CHP continues to seek motivated individuals who are ready to make a difference in communities throughout California.
CHP Expands Ranks With 133 New Officers

Jun 03, 2025 11:08AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

More than 360 officers have been sworn in so far in 2025 as the department continues a statewide push to enhance public safety

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Firefighter Rescues Cat from Treetop

May 22, 2025 11:45AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A frightened indoor cat that clung to a lofty treetop overnight was safely rescued on May 2, thanks to cooperation between the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District and the Rancho Murieta Association Maintenance Department.

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Fire Safe Council Shares Wildfire Preparedness Tips

May 22, 2025 11:01AM ● By Photo by Gail Bullen

An informational table about National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day in front of Tractor Supply draws visitors on May 3.

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Security Logs May 8-14

May 22, 2025 10:48AM ● 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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CSD Board President Stephen Booth Resigns, Cites Lack of Accountability

May 22, 2025 10:37AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Rancho Murieta Community Services District (CSD) President Stephen Booth unexpectedly announced his resignation at the conclusion of the board's May 21 regular meeting.

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CSD Reaches $375,000 Settlement with General Manager Mimi Morris

May 14, 2025 11:05AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District has reached a $375,000 settlement with General Manager Mimi Morris, who has agreed to resign.

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Security Logs: April 21-May 2

May 08, 2025 12:55PM ● 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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RMA Board Discusses Perimeter Security

Apr 24, 2025 09:34AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The community’s perimeter emerged as a common thread in three key reports at the Rancho Murieta Association Board meeting on April 15.

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Retirement, Water Bills, Barcodes are CSD Topics

Apr 24, 2025 09:29AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board discussed a range of topics at its April 16 meeting, but none were fraught, like some issues at past meetings.

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Security Logs: April 4-18

Apr 24, 2025 09:25AM ● 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 Financial Overhaul Recovers $623,000 in 15 Months

Apr 14, 2025 02:51PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Although past-due audits have been delayed, fixing the accounting so they could happen has resulted in the recovery of $623,000 for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District.

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Security Logs: March 17-April 3

Apr 10, 2025 10:56AM ● 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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CSD Leadership Rift Continues

Apr 04, 2025 04:35PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Two new developments have emerged in the ongoing rift between the general manager and the board president of the Rancho Murieta Community Services District.

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Representative Bera Responds to General Mail Theft Report

Apr 01, 2025 04:02PM ● By U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D News Release

On March 27, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) responded to a newly released U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit report on mail theft, a report he formally requested following widespread complaints from Sacramento County residents about ongoing theft and vandalism of their mail.

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California Seizes 650,000 Fentanyl Pills

Apr 01, 2025 01:23PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Continuing an enhanced focus in 2025 to combat the scourge of illegal fentanyl trafficking, the California National Guard (CalGuard) seized 1,045 pounds and more than 650,000 pills containing fentanyl, with a street valuation of more than $6.8 million, in January and February.

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

Mar 27, 2025 04:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization.

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CHP Celebrates Largest Academy Graduation

Mar 25, 2025 11:20AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.

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CSD Board Reviews Barcode and Rate Increases

Mar 24, 2025 12:30PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Director Randy Jenco led the charge at the March 19 Rancho Murieta Community Services Board meeting when he won approval of a $4 rate increase to help fund the reserves and a resurrection of a barcode sticker fees ordinance to fund 24-hour security.

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Water Tanks, Emergency Supplies are CSD Meeting Topics

Mar 20, 2025 10:39AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Water topics once again dominated the agenda at the Rancho Murieta Community Services District (CSD) Improvements Committee on March 11.

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Security Logs: March 7-17

Mar 20, 2025 10:37AM ● 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 www. rmcsd.com.

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CSD Staff Proposes 2.5% Rate Increase in 2025-26

Mar 17, 2025 04:48PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Although the Rancho Murieta Community Services District’s final budget and rate increase for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is still pending approval, the draft discussed at the Finance Committee Meeting on March 13 bodes well for district customers.

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Security Logs: Feb. 19-28

Mar 06, 2025 09:22AM ● 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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RMA Board Appoints Haviland to Fill Vacancy

Feb 20, 2025 10:43AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Association Board has appointed John Wyly Haviland to fill the board vacancy left by Renee Bechthold, who recently resigned for health reasons.

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Security Logs: Feb. 1-18

Feb 20, 2025 10:26AM ● 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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Lax Practices by Gate Officers Discussed

Feb 20, 2025 10:24AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A complaint about young gate officers waving visitors through the gates without proper checks surfaced at the Rancho Murieta Community Services Personnel Committee meeting on Feb. 13.

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Motorist Rescued from Flooded Scott Road

Feb 14, 2025 04:38PM ● By By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A motorist stranded on Scott Road after attempting to drive through a flooded section of Deer Creek near Payen Road was safely rescued on Feb. 13, according to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.

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Security Logs: Jan. 19-24

Feb 06, 2025 11:59AM ● 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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Bechthold Resigns from RMA Board

Feb 06, 2025 11:38AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Rancho Murieta Association Director Renee Bechthold was fondly remembered for the joy she brought to the community following President Patrick O’Hern’s announcement of her resignation at the board’s Jan. 21 meeting.

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Security Logs: Jan. 8-18

Jan 24, 2025 08:43AM ● 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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Fuel Reduction Project Underway to Protect RM Area

Jan 23, 2025 04:37PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A fuel reduction project underway in and around Rancho Murieta couldn’t be more crucial.

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CSD Board Considers Overdue Audits and Unpaid Insurance

Jan 23, 2025 04:31PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Hiring temporary accountants and dealing with lapsed property insurance coverage were topics when the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board met on Jan. 15.

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CSD Considers Proposal to Table Water Plan

Jan 23, 2025 04:28PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Originally tasked with finding an outside consultant to review the draft 2024 Integrated Water Master Plan, Operations Manager Eric Houston has advised against finalizing it, citing its lack of a clear path forward.

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CSD General Manager Initiates Preliminary Step Toward Lawsuit

Jan 15, 2025 10:13AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Mimi Morris, the general manager of the Rancho Murieta Community Services District, has taken the initial step toward filing a lawsuit against the district.

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Security Logs: Dec. 14-28

Jan 09, 2025 05:33PM ● 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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