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CSD Considers Relocation of Water and Sewer Lines

Oct 24, 2024 03:07PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

During the construction of Murieta Village in the 1970s, the Pension Trust Fund laid the water and sewer lines beneath the mobile home sites, an unusual configuration that has made repairing leaks both difficult and sometimes hazardous. Adding to the issue is the aging PVC pipes, which have failed five times in the past six months.

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CSD Covers Water Plan, Suit over Development Moratorium

Oct 24, 2024 02:47PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A potential lawsuit if the board approves a water moratorium and the board’s decision to seek an external review of the Integrated Water Master Plan were notable topics at the Rancho Murieta Community Services Board meeting on Oct. 16.

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Access by Outsiders, Speeding are RMA Concerns

Oct 24, 2024 02:42PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Preventing non-residents from trespassing behind the gates and increasing speed enforcement in next year’s budget were key topics at the Rancho Murieta Association (RMA) Board meeting on Oct. 15.

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Investing In the Sacramento River Valley

Oct 24, 2024 09:59AM ● By Bureau of Reclamation News Release

The Bureau of Reclamation on Oct. 17 announced the availability of $25 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for fish habitat and facility improvements in the Sacramento River Valley.

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September New Home Sales Continue at Brisk Pace in Sacramento Region

Oct 16, 2024 09:23AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento area continued at a brisk pace in September with the North State Building Industry Association reporting its members sold 530 homes in the seven-county region during the month.

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Board Approves $250,000 for Safety and Revitalization

Oct 15, 2024 01:50PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved the reallocation of $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the Downtown Sacramento Partnership (DSP) for downtown safety enhancements.

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Murieta Pet Hospital Finally Opening

Oct 11, 2024 03:17PM ● By Gail Bullen, photos by Gail Bullen

Following three years of delays, the long-anticipated Murieta Pet Hospital is expected to open on Monday, Oct. 14. It is located on Oakville Lane south of Jackson Highway.

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Country Club Has No Buyer

Oct 11, 2024 02:43PM ● By Gail Bullen, photos by Gail Bullen

Board Delays Filing of Bankruptcy

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Braden Community Will Include 4 EGUSD Schools

Oct 03, 2024 01:43PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Braden Master Planned Community, just outside Rancho Cordova along Grant Line Road, will include four schools under the Elk Grove Unified School District.

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EV Chargers Require More Revenue to be Profitable

Oct 02, 2024 09:43AM ● By Sunstone Strategies News Release

Just like gas stations, EV charging infrastructure requires additional sources of revenue to be profitable.

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Rep. Ami Bera Secures Over $13 Million to Rehabilitate Runway at Mather Airport

Oct 02, 2024 09:35AM ● By Office of Representative Ami Bera News Release

On Sept. 17, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced $13,044,668 in grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to rehabilitate the runway at Sacramento’s Mather Airport

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Breaking Ground on Braden Community

Oct 01, 2024 04:20PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Braden Master Planned Community groundbreaking on Sept. 26 marks the start of a new development, bringing together Sacramento County officials, local developers and community leaders.

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Celebrate the Treasures of the Valley with Conservancy

Sep 27, 2024 10:52AM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy invites the public to celebrate the Treasures of the Valley on Thursday, Oct. 10.

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Over 1,000 Acres of Open Space Protected in County

Sep 27, 2024 10:50AM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

The Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) has announced the permanent protection of 1,055 acres of vernal pool and open space between the Mather and Sloughhouse areas.

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CSD Discusses Security Change, Leak Repair

Sep 27, 2024 10:42AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Security changes, an emergency repair on the Yellow Bridge, and challenges in preparing the 2021/22 audit were key topics at the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board’s Sept. 18 meeting.

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A New Master Planned Community Breaks Ground

Sep 26, 2024 04:57PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County joined state and federal elected officials and representatives from Somers West today to kick off the groundbreaking of the Braden Master Planned Community, previously known as Cordova Hills, in the unincorporated area of Sacramento County.

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New Home Sales in August Rebound to Second-Highest Level for Month Since 2004

Sep 18, 2024 09:01AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento area rebounded sharply in August to the second-highest total in 20 years after a July lull likely caused in part by the historic heat wave that month, the North State Building Industry Association reported Sept. 11.

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Security, Outstanding Loan are CSD Board Topics

Sep 13, 2024 11:14AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Unlike most sparsely attended Rancho Murieta Community Service District Board meetings, the Aug. 21 meeting drew a crowd of about 50.

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Lawsuit, Trail are RMA Board Topics

Sep 13, 2024 11:09AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The settlement of a lawsuit and the development of a subdivision trail were key topics when the Rancho Murieta Association Board of Directors met on Aug. 20.

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CSD Board OKs Providing Water, Sewer to Subdivisions

Sep 13, 2024 10:59AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Considering whether to provide water and sewer to already approved subdivisions became a fraught topic when the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board held its monthly meeting on Aug. 21.

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CSD Board Votes 3:2 to Provide Water to Entitled Subdivisions

Aug 27, 2024 04:40PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Considering whether to provide water and sewer to already approved subdivisions became a fraught topic when the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board held its monthly meeting on Aug. 21.

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Booth, Merchant Unopposed for District Board Seats

Aug 27, 2024 04:22PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Residents Stephen Booth and John Merchant were the only candidates who filed for two vacancies on the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board of Directors, which means their names won’t appear on the Nov. 5 ballot. They will take their seats at the December board meeting.

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Trail Builder’s Discovery Leads to Critical Water Repair

Aug 27, 2024 04:18PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Rancho Murieta residents who have enjoyed more than a dozen backcountry trails constructed by Roger Brandt since 1987 have another reason to express their gratitude.

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Water Tank, Development Moratorium are Topics at Improvements Meeting

Aug 27, 2024 03:37PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A myriad of thorny topics about water and development were considered when the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Improvements Committee met on Aug. 7.

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Board of Supervisors Adopt Infill Program

Aug 27, 2024 01:05PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted Aug. 20 to adopt the County’s Infill Program Update and directed staff to implement certain actions identified in the plan to accelerate the Program

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Sacramento County Rezones Aim to Boost Affordable Housing

Aug 27, 2024 09:32AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted Aug. 20 to adopt a series of resolutions and ordinances to rezone sites throughout the county, a move aimed at addressing the shortfall of 2,884 units in the county’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the lower-income category (households with incomes less than 80 percent of area median income; income levels less than $69,050).

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Re-Imagine North Watt Project Suggestions Open

Aug 15, 2024 12:11PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County has received thousands of comments and suggestions about how to improve the North Watt Avenue Corridor, and they are looking for more before the end of August.

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Sac County Awarded $15 Million for Bridge Housing

Aug 14, 2024 01:22PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services (BHS) was notified of a conditional award of $15 million as part of the latest round of funding from the California Department of Health Care Services’ (DHCS) Behavioral Health Bridge Housing (BHBH) Program.

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Frost, Fire Safe Council Help Win Caltrans Grant

Aug 09, 2024 11:44AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Thanks to behind-the-scenes advocacy by three Rancho Murieta Regional Fire Safe Council representatives and staunch support from Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost, the Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT) has secured a $400,000 Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) Sustainable Communities Grant to study ways to improve evacuation and emergency access on Jackson Highway.

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Governor Newsom Orders State Agencies to Address Homeless Encampments

Jul 31, 2024 02:06PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on July 25 ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians

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Director Booth Files for Seat on CSD Board

Jul 29, 2024 01:42PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Director Steve Booth has announced that he will run for a seat on the Rancho Murieta Community Services District (CSD) Board of Directors, according to a July 17 news release.

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Trail Proposal, July 4 Review are RMA Board Topics

Jul 29, 2024 01:41PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A long-unresolved proposal to build a trail through a wooded area of the Residences East and West subdivision surfaced again at the Rancho Murieta Association Board meeting on July 16.

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Grant Line Road Funding to Aid RM Residents

Jul 29, 2024 01:36PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Regional leaders celebrated the United States Department of Transportation’s allocation of $25 million to the Capital SouthEast Connector project at a July 17 news conference held at the Teichert Aggregate Plant on Grant Line Road.

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Water Issues Dominate CSD Board Meeting

Jul 29, 2024 01:31PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Water issues dominated the discussion when the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board of Directors met on July 17.

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Moratorium Petition Drive Launches After CSD Board Meeting

Jul 22, 2024 01:14PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Should the Rancho Murieta Community Services District declare a water emergency to halt all new hookups? At the instigation of Director Steve Booth, the board members discussed this idea for the first time during their meeting on July 17.

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