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Community Updated on Jackson Highway Study

Dec 04, 2025 11:01AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Two meetings were held in Rancho Murieta on Nov. 17 and 18 to update residents on a study examining the vulnerabilities of Jackson Highway if an evacuation were required during a fire or flood.

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Developer Fees, Water Plan are District Topics

Dec 04, 2025 10:43AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Developer fees, an emergency lift-station repair and continuing disputes over the Integrated Water Master Plan dominated the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board’s Nov. 19 meeting, which ran more than five hours and covered a long list of other issues.

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Home Sales Remain Above Average During October

Nov 24, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

New home sales in the Sacramento region rose modestly in September and remained above the historical average for this time of year, the North State Building Industry Association announced on Nov. 11.

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Residents Raise Concerns at Association Meeting

Nov 06, 2025 09:42AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

With little business on the agenda, the Rancho Murieta Association Board meeting on Oct. 21 became a forum for residents to voice their frustrations and suggestions during public comments.

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NorCal Residents Advised to Prepare for Gusty Winds

Nov 04, 2025 12:51PM ● By Seth Henderson

National Weather Service Releases Wind Advisory for NorCal

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Projects, Reserves, Pickleball are Association Topics

Oct 23, 2025 12:52PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Although the 2026 budget and its impact on member dues were the primary focus of the Rancho Murieta Association Board meeting on Oct. 14, directors also reviewed progress on current and completed projects, dampened hopes for additional pickleball courts and approved a report confirming the association’s strong reserve position.

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Village Sewer and Water Overhaul Now Estimated at $9 Million

Oct 23, 2025 12:47PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Originally projected to cost $3 million just 10 months ago, the preliminary estimate to replace Murieta Village’s aging water and sewer lines has now climbed to $9 million.

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Free Mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 14, 2025 11:26AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Uninsured and underinsured members of the community are urged to act now

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Voting Begins for Statewide Special Election

Oct 07, 2025 01:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Early Voting Encouraged for Nov. 4 Special Election

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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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Helping Older Resident Repair Home

Sep 22, 2025 01:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

When a 77-year-old Sacramento County resident began facing mounting fines and pressure from her homeowners’ association (HOA) over much-needed repairs to her home, she wasn’t sure where to turn.

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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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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 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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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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Rancho Murieta Association Board Appoints Ernst Cowles

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

The Rancho Murieta Association board has appointed Ernst (Ernie) Cowles to fill the vacancy created when Director Danny Carrillo resigned last month, citing dissatisfaction with the association’s governance.

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County Revises Approved 2025-26 Budget

Sep 09, 2025 11:25AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Sept. 3 to revise the approved budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

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Members Buying Rancho Murieta Country Club Dropped

Aug 29, 2025 03:21PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A membership effort to purchase the Rancho Murieta Country Club from Rancho Murieta Properties (RMP) is off the table.

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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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New Home Sales Rebound in July

Aug 26, 2025 08:46AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

July new home sales in the greater Sacramento region rebounded from June's low point, with 480 sales reported by North State Building Industry Association members, the association reported Aug. 12.

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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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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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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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Reduce Electricity during Flex Alerts and Earn Bill Credits

Aug 11, 2025 05:05PM ● By MPG Staff

With temperature rising, it’s not too late to register for Power Saver Rewards, a California Public Utilities Commission program.

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SMUD Schedules Underground Work on Four Streets

Aug 07, 2025 09:04AM ● By Rancho Murieta Association News Release

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - The Sacramento Municipal Utility District will conduct underground line installation in Rancho Murieta from Aug. 11 to Aug. 22, weather permitting.

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Army Corps Concludes Physical Levee Inspections in Wilton, Sloughhouse, Sheldon

Aug 06, 2025 12:59PM ● By Gail Bullen

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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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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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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RMA Board Member Rift Continues

Jun 26, 2025 10:37AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The June 17 meeting of the Rancho Murieta Association Board of Directors was expected to be short and routine, based on the agenda.

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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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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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Full Closure of Eastbound U.S. Highway 50 June 13-17 in West Sacramento

Jun 13, 2025 10:33AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists of the 79-hour closure as part of the ongoing $280 million Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Yolo County.

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Village Trash and Treasures Sale Lives Up to Its Name

Jun 12, 2025 03:13PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The adage that “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” rings true once again when the Murieta Village Association hosts its annual Trash and Treasure Sale on May 24.

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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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