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Enjoying the Spooky Season

Oct 20, 2025 10:54AM ● By Abbey Wicks

October is flying by but don’t worry. There’s still time to experience all the spooky activities that the greater Sacramento region has to offer.

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Summerfest Celebrates 25th Year at Stonehouse Park

Oct 10, 2025 09:42AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

Summerfest celebrated its 25th anniversary with a lively carnival and country fair that took over Stonehouse Park from Oct. 2 to 4.

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Hannon Begins Role as Elementary Principal

Oct 09, 2025 10:24AM ● By Joe Wirt

Ashley Hannon’s journey to becoming the new principal at Cosumnes River Elementary School is a testament to the power of following one’s passions and embracing new opportunities.

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Music Mike Draws Crowd to Free Concert

Sep 25, 2025 09:28AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A longtime favorite in Rancho Murieta, Music Mike delighted children with an interactive concert at Lake Clementia Amphitheater on Sept. 21.

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Association Discusses E-Bikes, HOA Fines

Sep 25, 2025 09:15AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

A proposed rule to regulate e-bikes and state legislation affecting the ability of associations to levy fines were among the topics discussed when the Rancho Murieta Association met on Sept. 16.

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Smagina Named New Women’s Tennis Assistant Coach

Sep 22, 2025 12:21PM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Former Kansas and Washburn University standout Sonia Smagina joins the California State University, Sacramento women's tennis program as an assistant coach, head coach Sophie Breault announced Sept. 15.

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Geeky Getups, ’80s Music Delight Crowd

Sep 11, 2025 09:07AM ● By Gail Bullen, River Valley Times Reporter

With some in the crowd looking just as geeky as the band, The Spazmatics kept the fun going during their Aug. 30 concert at the Clementia Amphitheater.

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Essay Earns Lew a $2,000 Scholarship

Aug 21, 2025 11:31AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Entertainment, Theater & Culture for Rancho Murieta (ETC) awarded its annual $2,000 scholarship to graduating senior Joseph Lew during the Aug. 16 concert at Lake Clementia Amphitheater.

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How Experiencing the Arts Has Made Me a Better Person

Aug 21, 2025 11:29AM ● By Joseph Lew, ETC Scholarship Winner

Engaging in the arts is something I’ve come to value deeply throughout my years of high school, and I believe it is essential for everyone to consider.

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Kids Return to School at Cosumnes Elementary

Aug 21, 2025 11:28AM ● By Joe Wirt

Spirits are high as Cosumnes River Elementary students return to school on Aug. 14.

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Yacht Rock Attracts 800 to Clementia Concert

Aug 07, 2025 09:23AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Yacht rock – the smooth soft rock of decades past – drew about 800 attendees to the Lake Clementia Amphitheater on July 26, when Entertainment, Theatre & Culture for Rancho Murieta (ETC) presented its third concert of the summer season.

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Rancho Murieta Bookmobile Celebration Draws Crowd

Aug 07, 2025 09:12AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - Rancho Murieta’s youngest readers were treated to science demonstrations, face painting, free books and well-deserved medals at the Sacramento Public Library’s Summer Reading Program celebration, held on July 30 at the Village Clubhouse parking area.

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Ice Cream Truck Returns to Rancho Murieta After Three-Year Hiatus

Aug 07, 2025 09:08AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - After a three-year break, the familiar jingle of the ice cream truck once again made its way through Rancho Murieta on Sunday, July 6, drawing enthusiastic customers and plenty of smiles.

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Blue-Green Algae in Clementia

Aug 07, 2025 09:06AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

RANCHO MURIETA, CA (MPG) - The Rancho Murieta Community Services District posted an Aug. 5 notice on its website warning residents about the discovery of cyanobacteria – blue-green algae – in Clementia Reservoir.

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Garden Club Wins National Award

Jul 24, 2025 12:30PM ● By Nancy Compton, River Valley Garden Club

The River Valley Garden Club has earned first place in the nation in the Community Impact award category from National Garden Clubs, Inc., recognizing its work to rebuild and refurbish the school garden at Cosumnes River Elementary School.

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Cripple Creek Draws Sell-out Crowd

Jul 24, 2025 12:11PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The Cripple Creek Band delivered a crowd-pleasing performance of its Southern rock-inspired country music to a sold-out audience at the Clementia Amphitheater on July 5.

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Rancho Murieta Team Wins First Tournament for Softball Players

Jul 10, 2025 11:02AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

While boys on Cosumnes River Little League baseball teams have long participated in postseason tournaments, the same opportunity hasn’t existed for girls playing softball … until now.

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Perfect Weather Sets Stage for July 4

Jul 10, 2025 10:58AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Rancho Murieta sparkled from morning to night as residents celebrated a patriotic Independence Day on July 4, enjoying the best weather in recent memory.

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Rancho Murieta Association: July 4 Schedule of Events

Jun 26, 2025 10:40AM ● By Joe Wirt

July 4, 2025 Schedule of Events

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Kiwanis to Host Fourth Annual Turn Around Scholarship Fundraiser

Jun 26, 2025 10:32AM ● By Carol Prinzo, Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta

The Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta will host its fourth annual fundraiser for the Turn Around Scholarship (TAS) Program on Sept. 27 at the Rancho Murieta Country Club.

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Cripple Creek Returning to Lake Clementia

Jun 26, 2025 10:30AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Drawing a sellout crowd last year, the Cripple Creek Band is slated to perform again at the Lake Clementia Amphitheater on July 5.

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Tribute Bands Rock Lake Clementia with Def Leppard and Journey Hits

Jun 18, 2025 11:51AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The anthemic metal of Def Leppard and the melodic rock ballads of Journey echoed up the grassy hillside and across the shimmering waters of Lake Clementia as Entertainment, Theatre & Culture for Rancho Murieta kicked off its summer concert series on June 14.

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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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ETC Kicks Off Summer with Launch Event and First Concert

Jun 12, 2025 03:11PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Flush with success from selling tickets and memberships at the May 18 Kick-Off Event—and for the first time, online through its website—Entertainment, Theater & Culture for Rancho Murieta (ETC) will present its first concert of the season on Saturday, June 14 at the Lake Clementia Amphitheater.

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Summerfest Spray Park Opens for Season on May 24

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

The weather was perfect and spirits were high as Opening Day unfolded at Summerfest Spray Park in Riverview Park on May 24.

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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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Kiwanis Dedicates Bench to Joe Mazzoni Sr.

May 22, 2025 11:03AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

An hour after the Kiwanis Club’s Kids Fishing Day concluded at Lake Clementia on May 3, friends and family gathered near the boat dock to dedicate a bench in honor of the event’s founder.

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ETC Awards Grants to Support the Arts at Three Local Schools

May 22, 2025 10:59AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Entertainment, Theatre & Culture for Rancho Murieta has awarded grants to support art programs at three schools.

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Renamed Kids Fishing Day Returns to Clementia

May 08, 2025 02:34PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

When Kids Fishing Day unfolded at Clementia Lake on May 3, it was the same family-friendly event as always … with one exception.

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Cosumnes River Little League Honors 2025 Scholarship Winners

May 08, 2025 01:25PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Cosumnes River Little League President Dan Reid paused practice briefly on April 29 to present this year’s scholarship winners during a special ceremony at Stonehouse Park.

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Rancho Murieta Students, Club Help Drive Robotics Team to Championship

May 08, 2025 01:13PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

When the Pleasant Grove High School robotics team secured second place at an international competition in Houston on April 19, the excitement also rippled through Rancho Murieta.

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Pleasant Grove Robotics Team Takes Second

May 08, 2025 01:10PM ● By Sean P. Thomas, MPG Staff

EagleForce 2073, the robotics team from Pleasant Grove High School, finished second overall on April 19 at the 2025 FIRST Robotics Championship, an international robotics competition featuring some of the brightest young minds in engineering.

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Egg Hunters Flock to Stonehouse Park

Apr 24, 2025 09:48AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Drawn by sunny skies, families flocked to Stonehouse Park on April 19 for the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Family Picnic.

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Kiwanis Slates Easter Egg Hunt on April 19

Apr 10, 2025 11:04AM ● By Bronwyn Anthony

The Kiwanis Club of Rancho Murieta will present its annual Easter egg hunt and no-host family picnic on Saturday April 19, at Stonehouse Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will happen, rain or shine.

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Youth Football Helmet Law Proposed

Mar 25, 2025 11:53AM ● By Office of Assemblymember Avelino Valencia News Release

California Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill 708 to protect young athletes by permitting the use of soft-shelled helmet add-ons during practices and games.

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