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Unexpected Apology About Water Plan at CSD Meeting

Mar 20, 2025 10:56AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

An unexpected apology emerged as a surprising topic when the Rancho Murieta Community Services District (CSD) improvements committee met on March 11.

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CSD Board Votes to Bring Back General Manager

Mar 20, 2025 10:51AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Rancho Murieta Community Services District General Manager Mimi Morris, who has been on paid administrative leave since Jan. 6, may soon return to work.

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CSD Staff Proposes 2.5% Rate Increase in 2025-26

Mar 17, 2025 04:48PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Although the Rancho Murieta Community Services District’s final budget and rate increase for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is still pending approval, the draft discussed at the Finance Committee Meeting on March 13 bodes well for district customers.

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California Drivers See a Slight Break at the Pump

Mar 03, 2025 06:16PM ● By AAA Northen California News Release

With winter nearly in the rearview, temperatures warmed up while gas prices cooled down. Last week, gas prices dropped by three cents, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon.

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New Water Tank, Tank Improvements are CSD Topics

Feb 14, 2025 11:01AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Aspects of the community's water supply were key topics when the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Improvements Committee met on Feb. 6.

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Water Plan Finalization Debated at CSD Meeting

Feb 14, 2025 10:45AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A proposal to finalize the draft Integrated Water Master Plan sparked intense debate at the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Improvements Committee meeting on Feb. 4.

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Tesla Resumes Work on EV Charging Station in Rancho Murieta

Jan 31, 2025 05:18PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

After a false start nine months ago, Tesla has begun work on an electric vehicle (EV) charging station in the Bel Air shopping center in Rancho Murieta.

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Fuel Reduction Project Underway to Protect RM Area

Jan 23, 2025 04:37PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A fuel reduction project underway in and around Rancho Murieta couldn’t be more crucial.

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Development Behind Reservoirs Is Ruled Out

Jan 23, 2025 04:33PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Rancho Murieta Properties has confirmed that it has abandoned plans to construct 136 residential lots behind the community’s three reservoirs as part of the proposed Rancho North development.

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CSD Considers Proposal to Table Water Plan

Jan 23, 2025 04:28PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Originally tasked with finding an outside consultant to review the draft 2024 Integrated Water Master Plan, Operations Manager Eric Houston has advised against finalizing it, citing its lack of a clear path forward.

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CSD General Manager Initiates Preliminary Step Toward Lawsuit

Jan 15, 2025 10:13AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Mimi Morris, the general manager of the Rancho Murieta Community Services District, has taken the initial step toward filing a lawsuit against the district.

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RMCC Board President Shares Sobering News About Finances

Jan 03, 2025 11:15AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Rancho Murieta Country Club Board President and acting General Manager Eric Dutton delivered sobering news about the club’s viability in his most recent update emailed to members on Dec. 31.

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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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Two CSD Employees Receive Longevity Awards

Dec 19, 2024 05:31PM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

Rancho Murieta Community Services District Directors honored two employees for their dedication and loyalty during a special board meeting on Dec. 6.

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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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Frost Town Hall Covers Evacuation Gates

Dec 06, 2024 09:29AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

When Rancho Murieta residents were given the chance to weigh in on a proposal to automate two remote gates on the north and south for evacuation purposes, only 30 attended the discussion.

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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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Gate Security, Meeting Delay are RMA Topics

Dec 06, 2024 09:08AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

The Rancho Murieta Association Board’s monthly meeting on Nov. 19 focused on two primary topics: the formation of a committee to explore ways to enhance gate security and an announcement by Board President Scott Adams that he is stepping down as president.

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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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Opening Nears for Shell Station, Circle K and Subway

Nov 21, 2024 11:37AM ● By Gail Bullen River Valley Times Reporter

A new multi-service station featuring a Shell fuel station, a Circle K convenience store, Subway restaurant, car wash and dog wash at Oakville Lane and Jackson Road is slated to open in the coming days.

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Murieta Sidewalk Shoppe Opens Fall Market in Plaza

Nov 07, 2024 12:31PM ● By Joe Wirt

Handcrafted wares and costumed pets were among the attractions during the Murieta Sidewalk Shoppe at the Murieta Plaza on Oct. 19.

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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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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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IRS Encourages People to Do an End-Of-Summer Tax Checkup

Sep 18, 2024 09:24AM ● By IRS News Release

The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time.

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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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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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Greater Sacramento Economic Council Hosts Delegation to South Korea

Aug 19, 2024 05:48PM ● By Heather Atherton, Atherton PR News Release

Greater Sacramento Economic Council (GSEC) is hosting its first delegation to South Korea Aug. 16 through 26, led by the new Chair of GSEC’s Board of Directors, UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May

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CHP Swears In 102 New Officers

Jul 31, 2024 02:35PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On July 12, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly introduced 102 of the state’s newest officers during a swearing-in ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento

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Caltrans Awards $51.4 Million for Sustainable Transportation Projects

Jul 31, 2024 02:13PM ● By Caltrans News Release

On July 9, Caltrans awarded $51.4 million in planning grants for 89 sustainable, climate-resilient transportation projects throughout California

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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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SMUD’s $10 Million State Grant Advances Long-Duration Battery Storage Technology

Jul 31, 2024 11:59AM ● By SMUD News Release

California Energy Commission funding supports SMUD’s decarbonization goals

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Edible Food Recovery Microgrants Available

Jul 31, 2024 11:52AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Capital Food Access Alliance – a regional collaboration between Sacramento County and the cities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Galt, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento – has released Edible Food Recovery Microgrants to help local organizations expand their capacity to accept food donations for distribution throughout the community

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