CSD Board Reviews Barcode and Rate Increases

Director Randy Jenco led the charge at the March 19 Rancho Murieta Community Services Board meeting when he won approval of a $4 rate increase to help fund the reserves and a resurrection of a barcode sticker fees ordinance to fund 24-hour security. Read More »

New Consultants Outline Water Plan Proposals

Proposals to prepare two new water plans were the primary topic when the Rancho Murieta Community Services District (CSD) improvements committee met on March 11. Read More »

Security Logs: March 7-17

Following is a summary of activity for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Security Department for the following dates. Note: these log entries are condensed. For full security log details, go to the CSD website at www. rmcsd.com. Read More »

Water Tanks, Emergency Supplies are CSD Meeting Topics

Water topics once again dominated the agenda at the Rancho Murieta Community Services District (CSD) Improvements Committee on March 11. Read More »

Middle School Staffer on Leave for Racist Assignment

A staffer at Katherine Albiani Middle School was put on leave as the district investigates an incident in which racially insensitive material, including what was described as “N-word bucks,” were allegedly used during a “failed intervention lesson.” Read More »

Draft EIR Released for Solar Farm on Scott Road

After a three-year hiatus, a proposal to build a solar facility on the historic Barton Ranch on Scott Road, six miles north of Rancho Murieta, is back in the spotlight. Read More »

Blood Drive Moves to Temporary Location

Thanks to the persistence of key individuals, dedicated donors, supportive businesses and committed volunteers, the Rancho Murieta Woman’s Club and Vitalant have secured a temporary location for the remaining blood drives in 2025. Read More »

Lost Lake Gets a Facelift

Lost Lake, the fenced retention pond on Reynosa Drive, is looking much better these days thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Rancho Murieta Community Services District (CSD), the Rancho Murieta Country Club and dedicated neighbors. Read More »

CSD Board Votes to Bring Back General Manager

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

Unexpected Apology About Water Plan at CSD Meeting

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

CSD Staff Proposes 2.5% Rate Increase in 2025-26

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. Read More »

Magician Dazzles Women’s Club with Comedy and Illusions

he Rancho Murieta Women’s Club resorted to magic to celebrate their 33rd anniversary at the Rancho Murieta Country Club on Jan. 29. The sold-out luncheon featured a performance by renowned magician and illusionist Andy Amyx and his wife, Georgia. Read More »

Fathers and Daughters Trip the Night Fantastic in Paris

A Night in Paris, complete with the Eiffel Tower and an outdoor Parisian café, unfolded at Cosumnes River Elementary School when the PTA presented the “Daughters & Dates Dinner & Dance” on Feb. 22. Read More »

RM Woman Dies in Golf Cart Accident

A 79-year-old Rancho Murieta woman died following a golf cart accident on Alameda Drive, south of Murieta Parkway, on March 4 at approximately 2:42 p.m., according to Officer Trent Senter, spokesperson for the East Sacramento office of the California Highway Patrol. Read More »

Sen. Roger Niello Appointed to Little Hoover Commission

State Sen. Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) has been appointed to the Little Hoover Commission by the Senate Rules Committee, chaired by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg). Read More »

Government Claim, Security, Accounting Software are CSD Topics

A government claim by General Manager Mimi Morris, paying for a security shortfall, and high expectations for new accounting software were among the topics discussed when the Rancho Murieta Community Service Board held its monthly meeting on Feb. 19. Read More »

Fire Danger, Increased Fines are RMA Board Topics

Fire safety concerns and increased fines for intimidating employees were key topics at the Rancho Murieta Association Board meeting on Feb. 18. Read More »

Security Logs: Feb. 19-28

Following is a summary of activity for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Security Department for the following dates. Note: these log entries are condensed. For full security log details, go to the CSD website at www. rmcsd.com. Read More »

A Better Building Permit Experience is on the Way

Sacramento County is making significant improvements to its Accela online permitting system, enhancing transparency and efficiency for residents and businesses navigating the building permit process. Read More »

Restoring California: A Call to Cobb Mountain

Visiting tiny towns is a bit of a civic duty that maybe wasn’t written into the curriculum or taught in lesson plans before we exited into the real world. Read More »

LaVine Named Western Conference Player of the Week

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for games played between Feb 24. and March 2, the NBA announced. Read More »

Hornets Elevate Soccer Coach

Having wrapped up his second season on the sidelines with the Sacramento State women's soccer program, Chris Malenab will enter his third year with the Hornet program with a new title, elevated to the position of Associate Head Coach it was announced on March 4. Read More »

Sac Republic Games to be Televised this Season

Ahead of opening weekend, the United Soccer League announced the 2025 national television broadcast schedule. Twelve Sacramento Republic Football Club (FC) matches are on the docket, including 10 home contests. Read More »

March is for Celebrating

March marks Disability Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, contributions and resilience of people with disabilities. It’s an opportunity to raise awareness, promote understanding and work toward a more inclusive world for everyone. Read More »

Planned Water Deliveries Increases Following Recent Storms

On Feb. 25, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that recent storms have allowed for another increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2025. Read More »

2025 Citizens Academy Accepting Applications

Interested in Learning About the Criminal Justice System? The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications for its 2025 Citizen’s Academy. Read More »

Easing Tensions with Developers Evident at CSD Board Meeting

The next steps for the draft Integrated Water Master Plan were discussed at the Rancho Murieta Community Services District (CSD) Board meeting on Feb. 19, but with an unexpected twist. Read More »

ETC Names Acts for 2025 Concert Season

Entertainment, Theatre & Culture for Rancho Murieta (ETC) has announced its 23rd concert season lineup at the Lake Clementia Amphitheater. Read More »

Lax Practices by Gate Officers Discussed

A complaint about young gate officers waving visitors through the gates without proper checks surfaced at the Rancho Murieta Community Services Personnel Committee meeting on Feb. 13. Read More »

Security Logs: Feb. 1-18

Following is a summary of activity for the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Security Department for the following dates. Note: these log entries are condensed. For full security log details, go to the CSD website at www. rmcsd.com. Read More »

Kiwanis Club Presents 11th Annual Crab Feed

About 300 diners took multitasking to a new level as they simultaneously ate through 1,100 pounds of crab and supported a good cause. Read More »

RMA Board Appoints Haviland to Fill Vacancy

The Rancho Murieta Association Board has appointed John Wyly Haviland to fill the board vacancy left by Renee Bechthold, who recently resigned for health reasons. Read More »