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SOLOS Presents Water Moratorium Petitions to CSD

Jan 03, 2025 11:00AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Accomplishments on two different fronts were highlighted at the Rancho Murieta Community Services District meeting on Dec. 8.

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Court Gives Text Scam Alert

Dec 31, 2024 08:57AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court has been notified of an active “smishing” campaign in California.

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Barcode sticker fees to fund 24/7/365 patrol

Dec 27, 2024 12:38PM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Increased barcode sticker fees and a reinstatement of 24/7/365 patrols were different sides of the same coin when the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board discussed both at its Dec. 18 meeting.

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RMA Urged to Automate Escuela Gate for Escape

Dec 19, 2024 06:14PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A long-standing disagreement over automating remote gates for emergency evacuations was brought to the Rancho Murieta Association Board on Dec. 10.

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CSD Outlines Water and Sewer Line Relocations in Village

Dec 19, 2024 05:22PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A presentation on the planned relocation of all water and sewer lines in the mobile home park drew a crowd of over 60 residents when Rancho Murieta Community Services District General Manager Mimi Morris and Operations Director Eric Houston met Dec. 9 with the Murieta Village Association Board.

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RMA Board OKs Annexation, Big Purchases

Dec 19, 2024 05:15PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Association Board convened twice within two days earlier this month.

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CSD Board Changes Leadership at Special Meeting

Dec 11, 2024 10:39AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A Rancho Murieta Community Services District special board meeting on Dec. 6 was special in more ways than one. In addition to being an extra meeting, it also marked a significant shift in the board’s leadership.

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Pohll Lauded for CSD Service

Dec 06, 2024 09:24AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Director Marin Pohll was recognized for his four years of dedicated service to the community and district during the Rancho Murieta Community Services District meeting on Nov. 20.

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GM Pay Raise, Overdue Audits Are CSD Meeting Topics

Nov 27, 2024 10:09AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A proposed pay raise for the general manager and overdue audits sparked significant debate during the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board meeting on Nov. 20.

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CSD Discusses Pipeline to Boost Water Supply

Nov 21, 2024 11:42AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

An intriguing option to supplement Rancho Murieta’s water supply by connecting to the Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA) dominated the discussion when the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Improvements Committee met on Nov. 5.

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RMA Board OKs Minimal Dues Increase

Nov 21, 2024 11:40AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

When Rancho Murieta Association members open their monthly dues notice in 2025, they’re likely to breathe a sigh of relief, especially if they’ve just returned from shopping. That’s because dues will only increase by $4.50 a month.

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Automated Evacuation Gates Get Forum

Nov 07, 2024 01:22PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

After being left out of discussions for years, Rancho Murieta residents will finally have the opportunity to weigh in on a proposal to automate two remote gates, allowing them to automatically open, in addition to the two main gates, during emergency evacuations.

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Water Industry Pro Takes Over CSD Operations

Nov 07, 2024 01:18PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Eric Houston, a 19-year water industry professional, has been appointed as the new operations director at the Rancho Murieta Community Services District. He has been working since Oct. 3.

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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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Gardening Guru Covers Latest Trends at Garden Club Meeting

Oct 11, 2024 03:32PM ● By Gail Bullen, photos by Gail Bullen

When is the best time to remove your grass? Why are young people so passionate about growing succulents? And why have orchids become so affordable? Gardening expert Debbie Arrington explored these questions and more while discussing the latest trends for 2025 at the River Valley Garden Club meeting on Sept. 24.

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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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Third Time Is the Charm for Kiwanis Farm to Fork Dinner

Oct 11, 2024 03:07PM ● By Gail Bullen

The third time was the charm when the Kiwanis Club held its farm to fork dinner on the event lawn of the Rancho Murieta Country Club on Sept. 28, raising funds for scholarships for disadvantaged high school seniors.

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Third Time Is the Charm for Kiwanis Farm to Fork Dinner

Oct 11, 2024 03:07PM ● By Gail Bullen

The third time was the charm when the Kiwanis Club held its farm to fork dinner on the event lawn of the Rancho Murieta Country Club on Sept. 28, raising funds for scholarships for disadvantaged high school seniors.

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Fire Fuel Reduction Starts Soon

Oct 11, 2024 02:53PM ● By Gail Bullen

Delayed for more than two years, the Consumes Ladder Fuel Project in and around Rancho Murieta is now expected to begin as soon as Nov. 1.

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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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Summerfest Enjoyed by Many

Oct 11, 2024 01:54PM ● By Gail Bullen, photos by Gail Bullen

Summerfest marked its 23rd year at Stonehouse Park when a lively county fair unfolded from Oct. 3 to 5. It is the second-largest community event of the year in Rancho Murieta, surpassed only by the July 4 celebration.

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Matsui Applauds Milestone for California’s BEAD Program Proposal

Oct 09, 2024 03:10PM ● By Office of Congresswoman Doris Matsui News Release

On Oct. 4, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee, issued the following statement after the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved California’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Initial Proposal Volume 2.

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RMA Discusses Misbehaving Juveniles, Increase in Dues

Sep 27, 2024 10:32AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Association (RMA) Board of Directors managed to address half a dozen issues during their Sept. 17 monthly meeting, which lasted only 50 minutes.

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CDPH Warns of Increased Risk of Valley Fever Through Fall

Sep 06, 2024 11:37AM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

Investigation Continues into Reports of Valley Fever Among Music Festival Attendees

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VSP Vision Joins Forces with Troopathon on 7th Annual Packathon to Commemorate 9/11 and Support Deployed Troops

Sep 04, 2024 11:27AM ● By Troopathon News Release

Troopathon is proud to announce its 7th Annual Packathon, a significant event dedicated to commemorating the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, and honoring the sacrifices made by the brave members of the U.S. Armed Forces. This year, VSP Vision™ is stepping up as the event’s official sponsor, bringing a meaningful contribution to this cause.

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Cooling Center Activated Across County

Sep 03, 2024 02:52PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in the Sacramento region September 4 to 6 at 8 p.m. Regional cooling centers and spaces are available Wednesday to Friday in alignment with the advisory.

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iHealth Labs Opens New Office, Marking Significant Growth

Aug 27, 2024 01:27PM ● By iHealth Labs News Release

iHealth Labs, a leading provider of digital health solutions best known for its distinctive orange-box COVID-19 tests, announced Aug. 21 the opening of its new office in Sacramento

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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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California Aims to Improve Ability to Measure How Much Water Is Flowing Throughout the State

Aug 20, 2024 08:55AM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

On Aug. 15, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced a new partnership opportunity to support the state’s ability to measure stream and river flows through the California Stream Gage Improvement Program (CalSIP) as climate extremes continue to impact the state’s water supply

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Stay Safe from Rattlesnakes

Aug 19, 2024 04:01PM ● By Judy Andrews

Although wildlife sightings are typically more common near rivers, creeks and open spaces, this year’s extreme heat has forced the local wildlife, including many unwelcome visitors such as venomous snakes, to seek food, water and shelter in populated areas, sometimes right into our backyards

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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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California’s first-in-the-nation earthquake warning system notified millions ahead of quake

Aug 08, 2024 11:23AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Continuing to lead the country in emergency management and disaster preparedness, California’s first-in-the-nation Earthquake Early Warning System—launched under Governor Gavin Newsom’s leadership—provided advance notification to millions of Californians.

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Help Your Pets Beat the Heat

Aug 06, 2024 04:48PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Extreme heat waves continue to affect Sacramento County and it's crucial for pet owners to ensure their furry friends stay safe and comfortable

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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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Sloppy Staff Work and Agenda Hide-And-Seek Taint Board of Supervisors’ 2023 Pay Raise

Jul 31, 2024 01:59PM ● By Sacramento County Grand Jury News Release

Missed crucial details, an uncorrected math error, and an astonishing lack of transparency are among the significant problems the 2023-24 Sacramento County Grand Jury found when it investigated the process used by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors to award themselves a hefty salary increase in 2023

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