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CSD Board Discusses Report on Water Master Plan

Sep 11, 2025 09:24AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A four-member working group appointed to review Rancho Murieta’s draft Integrated Water Master Plan (IWMP) presented its findings to the full Community Services District board on Aug. 20.

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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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Sacramento Region Leaders Celebrate Ozone Attainment Milestone

Sep 05, 2025 10:03AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

At a joint press conference today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pacific Southwest Region Administrator Josh F.W. Cook joined local Sacramento leaders to celebrate the region’s successful attainment of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone by the 2024 deadline.

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Complaint about Non-Resident Dog Walker Surfaces at RMA Meeting

Aug 27, 2025 04:07PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

When the Rancho Murieta Association Board met on Aug. 19, the agenda appeared routine. The only notable discussion concerned a proposed rule governing the use of e-bikes.

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Carrillo-Board Rift Resurfaces at Rancho Murieta Association Meeting

Aug 25, 2025 12:25PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

The ongoing rift between former Director Danny Carrillo and the other Rancho Murieta Association directors surfaced again at the board meeting on Aug. 19.

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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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Carrillo Resigns from RMA Board

Aug 11, 2025 10:42AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - Four months after a rift between Rancho Murieta Association Director Danny Carrillo and the other board members became public, Carrillo resigned on Aug. 8, stating that his departure would allow him to speak more freely about the issues facing the association.

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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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Services District Board Appoints Gere as Director

Jul 24, 2025 12:20PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Although William Gere was the only applicant for a vacancy on the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board, the three directors present at a special meeting on July 16 appeared pleased to appoint him.

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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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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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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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Governor Newsom announced that the state recovered 113,245 stolen items worth nearly $6.5 million this year.
$6.5 Million in Stolen Goods Seized, Leads Organized Crime Crackdown

Jul 01, 2025 02:12PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom on June 17 announced that from January to May, the state’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force conducted 331 investigations, 629 arrests and recovered 113,245 stolen items valued at nearly $6.5 million.

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Committee Looks into Country Club Owned by Members

Jun 26, 2025 10:41AM ● By John O’Brien

Let’s face it, we live in a pretty special place. My wife and I moved here 30 years ago and raised our three children, who have all married and moved back to raise their children. If that doesn’t speak volumes as to the uniqueness and quality of the Rancho Murieta experience, I’m not sure what does.

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CSD Board Adopts 2025-26 Budget at a Quiet Meeting

Jun 26, 2025 10:25AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

In its shortest meeting in recent history, the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board moved through the agenda within 90 minutes on June 18.

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Pumping Gas
State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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Civil Case for Pesticide Violations Resolved

Jun 23, 2025 06:11PM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho, and several other District Attorney’s Offices in California, resolved a civil case against Pure Maintenance Holdings LLC, Pure Products LLC, Michael Adams and Brandon Michael Adams for pesticide violations and unfair business practices.

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Memorial Day Weekend Marked by Ceremonies

Jun 12, 2025 03:19PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Three Memorial Day weekend events in Rancho Murieta honored fallen soldiers, helped veterans in need and honored the American Flag.

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Overdue Audits, Water Shutoffs are CSD Board Topics

Jun 06, 2025 10:52AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The interim finance administrator for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District delivered some discouraging news about the overdue audits and the accounting for the current fiscal year at the May 21 board meeting.

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Internal Conflicts, Recreation and Motorcycles Discussed at RMA Board Meeting

Jun 06, 2025 10:34AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

An internal conflict that first surfaced at the April board meeting, proposals for new recreational facilities, a request to allow motorcycles on the North, and ongoing issues with barcode stickers were among the topics discussed when the Rancho Murieta Association Board met on May 20.

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RMA, CSD Boards Discuss Barcode Stickers

Jun 06, 2025 10:03AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

What to do about barcode stickers, which allow access through automated lanes at the front gates, was a conundrum at both the Rancho Murieta Association Board meeting on May 20 and the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board meeting on May 21.

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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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SOLOS Event Draws Crowd Despite Cloudy Skies

May 08, 2025 02:43PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Despite rain earlier in the day, the Sunday on the Green event hosted by Saving Our Lakes & Open Spaces (SOLOS) on April 27 at Lake Clementia drew a strong turnout.

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CSD Finance Director Resigns Before Audits Are Finished

May 02, 2025 01:54PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Mark Matulich, who spent the past 15 months as director of finance and administration fixing the Rancho Murieta Community Services District’s financial system, has resigned.

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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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RMA Board Rift Emerges at Contentious Meeting

Apr 21, 2025 09:49AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A rift between Rancho Murieta Association Director Danny Carrillo and the rest of the board emerged during a contentious meeting on April 15.

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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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Planners OK Massive Solar Facility

Apr 10, 2025 11:18AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Despite strong objections from environmentalists and the Wilton Rancheria, and acknowledging some of their own concerns, the Cosumnes Community Planning Advisory Council (CCPAC) voted 5 to 2 on March 26 to recommend the construction of a massive solar facility north of Rancho Murieta.

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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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CSD Board Tackles Water Issues

Mar 28, 2025 09:33AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

From responding to the water moratorium petition to addressing low levels at the Rio Oso Water Tank, the Rancho Murieta Community Services District directors tackled a range of water issues when it met on March 19.

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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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Lost Lake Gets a Facelift

Mar 20, 2025 11:01AM ● By Joe Wirt

Lost Lake, the fenced retention pond on Reynosa Drive, is looking much better these days thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Rancho Murieta Community Services District (CSD), the Rancho Murieta Country Club and dedicated neighbors.

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