CSD Dissolves Water Vision Working Group in 3-2 Vote

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board voted 3-2 on Aug. 26 to dissolve the Water Vision Working Group following a brief review of a matrix developed to track the district’s water issues, projects and possible solutions. Read More »

A Morning Like No Other - Ground Zero at 25 years

After a long night of late work well into the morning, I was in a deep sleep. The repeating ring of the telephone awakened me. I received an alarming telephone call from a close friend frantically trying to get my attention. She said “just get up and turn on the TV. You won’t believe what is happening”. She was absolutely right. Read More »

RMA Accepts Donation for Stonehouse Park Picnic Area

Stonehouse Park will gain a new shaded picnic area through a $3,575 donation from Carl and Jude Gaither, one of several community improvement and planning matters considered by the Rancho Murieta Association Board of Directors at its Aug. 18 meeting. Read More »

RMA Board Responds to Transparency Concerns

Concerns about transparency, member participation and communication with the Rancho Murieta Association surfaced again at the Aug. 18 board meeting, where Board President Patrick O’Hern addressed the issues and a resident urged directors to repair what he described as a deteriorating relationship with the Rancho Murieta Pickleball Club. Read More »

Careers Take Flight at Mather

Destination Aviation gives students a hands-on look at aerospace and STEM careers Read More »

Correction for Aug. 21 Issue

The Aug. 3 River Valley Times attached the wrong graphic showing a Water Vision Working Group matrix in a story about Rancho Murieta Community Services District’s Improvement Committee meeting. Read More »

Security Logs: Aug. 19-31

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 rmcsd.com. Read More »

A Meaningful Life, 104 Years in the Making

What does it take to live a meaningful life? On Sunday, Aug. 23, Rancho Murieta Community Church found one answer not only in the biblical book of Ecclesiastes, but in the life of Betty Fehman Thomas, whose 104th birthday happened to coincide with the church’s Church at the Lake outdoor worship service. Read More »

South Gate Renovation Moves Forward

The long-awaited renovation of Rancho Murieta’s South Gate entrance moved closer to construction Aug. 18 as the Rancho Murieta Association Board reviewed updated design concepts and authorized staff to proceed with portions of the project that the maintenance department can complete. Read More »

RMA Seeks Candidates for Board Election

The Rancho Murieta Association has issued a call for candidates for its Nov. 19 Board of Directors election. Read More »

Titans of Rock Deliver High-Energy Night of Classic Hits

Even triple-digit temperatures couldn’t keep classic rock fans away from the Lake Clementia Amphitheater on Aug. 1, where Entertainment, Theater & Culture for Rancho Murieta’s Titans of Rock concert had concertgoers singing, dancing and calling for an encore. Read More »

Security Logs: July 31-Aug. 10

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 rmcsd.com. Read More »

Pera Drive Sinkhole, Wastewater Surplus Top Improvements Committee Updates

A growing sinkhole beneath Pera Drive, millions of gallons of excess treated wastewater and several other infrastructure projects were highlighted at the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Improvements Committee meeting on Aug. 4. Read More »

River Canyon, District Head to Mediation

The Rancho Murieta Community Services District faces another potential legal dispute over water service, although that case has not yet reached the courthouse. Read More »

CSD Sued Over Water, Development Agreements

Rancho Murieta Properties and four affiliated companies have sued the Rancho Murieta Community Services District, alleging the district has violated decades-old agreements requiring it to pursue additional water supplies, provide water service for specified development and reimburse the developers for improvements they helped finance. Read More »

Ten Seek Four CSD Board Seats

Ten Rancho Murieta residents have filed to run for four seats on the Rancho Murieta Community Services District Board of Directors in the Nov. 3 general election, according to Sacramento County Voter Registration & Elections. Read More »

Gold Rush Classic Returns for Seventh Year at Country Club

The Gold Rush Classic returned to Rancho Murieta Country Club on Aug. 6 and 7, bringing together celebrities, golfers, volunteers and sponsors for two days of competition, entertainment and fundraising benefiting children’s charities and local community programs. Read More »

Water Vision Matrix Advances, Debate Exposes Competing Views on Stalled Water Planning

A proposal assigning responsibility for Rancho Murieta Community Services District’s major water-supply projects moved closer to the Board of Directors on Aug. 4. Still, the discussion exposed growing frustration over why many of the district’s highest-priority water initiatives remain stalled. Read More »

Agenda-Setting Dispute Sparks Debate at CSD Improvements Committee

A dispute over who controls the Rancho Murieta Community Services District’s meeting agendas overshadowed the opening of the Aug. 4 Improvements Committee meeting, with directors, staff and several members of the public questioning whether important water-supply issues were being delayed by the agenda-setting process. Read More »

From Moratorium Talk to Courtroom

The water issues at the heart of Rancho Murieta Properties’ lawsuit have played out publicly for more than two years, beginning before current CSD Board President John Merchant was elected to the board. Read More »

Third Tank Delays Draw Fire as Rio Oso Repairs Loom

A long-delayed proposal for a third Rancho Murieta water storage tank took on new urgency Aug. 4 after district staff warned that the Rio Oso tank will need a complete rehabilitation within about 2½ years, potentially leaving the community without one of its primary storage tanks unless replacement storage or a temporary bypass system is in place. Read More »

Rio Oso Water Tank Power Outage Causes Temporary Low Water Pressure

Residents served by the Rio Oso water system experienced several hours of low water pressure Sunday morning, Aug. 16 after a scheduled SMUD power outage revealed an unexpected failure in the Rancho Murieta Community Services District’s backup power system. Read More »

Elk Grove High Class of 1981 Celebrates 45th

Elk Grove High School’s Awesome Class of 1981 recently enjoyed its 45-year reunion. Festivities commenced the morning of Friday, July 24 with a golf tournament at Wildhawk Golf Course in Sacramento, followed by a casual evening of food and drink at Dust Bowl Brewery in Elk Grove. Read More »

History of Sacramento Baseball on Display

For baseball fans looking to escape the summer heat, a drive to the Sacramento History Museum will treat visitors to the Play Ball! exhibit that traces the history of baseball in Sacramento from the first official game in 1860 to the present-day River Cats team. Read More »

UC Davis Football Ranked No. 6 In STATS Perform Top 25 Preseason Poll

With just a few weeks to go until the opening kickoff at Portland State, UC Davis football has been slotted at No. 6 in the STATS Perform Top 25 Preseason Poll. Read More »

CARE Program Teacher Lisa Saenz Named SCOE Teacher of the Year

Teachers play a vital role in helping students learn, grow and thrive. Through expertise, creativity, resilience and compassion, they create safe and inclusive learning environments where students feel connected, valued and empowered to succeed. Read More »

Shaping the Future of Commercial Corridors

Sacramento County has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Investment and Revitalization Strategy that will deliver an actionable plan to guide future investment in commercial corridors throughout the unincorporated County. Read More »

McDougall Completes Coaching Staff with Centeno Hire

Sacramento State interim head men’s soccer coach Matt McDougall rounded out his coaching staff for the 2026 season on July 24, elevating Hector “Keko” Grajeda to a full-time assistant coaching position and adding Northern California native Danny Centeno as an assistant with the Hornets. Read More »

No Kid Hungry Urges Families to Apply for SUN Bucks

Each eligible child will receive $120 in summer grocery benefits Read More »

Turner Hill Named Minor League Baseball Pacific Coast League Player of the Month

On Aug. 5, Minor League Baseball announced the Player and Pitcher of the Month Award winners for July. Read More »

Sacramento Superior Court Expands eCourt with Launch of Criminal Case Access

The Sacramento Superior Court announced Aug. 3 the launch of criminal case information on its eCourt platform, marking another milestone in the court’s efforts to improve access to court information. Read More »

Denim & Diamonds Draws Record Crowd

Cowboy hats and boots, denim outfits, and plenty of sparkle set the tone as a record 139 women turned out for the Rancho Murieta Women’s Club’s Denim & Diamonds Ladies’ Nite Out on July 22. Read More »