The 2010 U.S. census is getting under way, but there are a number of questions that census doesn't ask.  Only the 2010 RM.com census wants to know things like...

• Question 1: Mulligans -- yes or no?
• Question 2: How many tattoos do you have?
• Question 3: Want fries with that?
• Question 4: Willing to walk on the wild side? For women and For men
• Question 5: What pizza topping is a crime against nature?

For someone with young children, Caryl Abshire spends a lot of time thinking about the needs of older people. Recently she visited eight assisted-living facilities in one day. It’s part of  her job, one she created after helping friends with aging family members and some of her own relatives find living situations that met their needs.  Read more »

Cosumnes River Little League will kick off the season with opening day ceremonies, including a parade from the North Gazebo to Stonehouse Park, 10 a.m. March 20.  The celebration will begin with teams lining up on Murieta Parkway, as they did last year, and jump houses and other fun as part of the Stonehouse Park events.  Read more »

Under a "worst-case" scenario considered by Community Service District committees,  water, sewer and security rates will be going up in the 2010-2011 budget and probably over each of the next five years. In addition to increased costs for everything from dam inspections to chemicals, the district is dealing with unexpected repairs caused by aging infrastructure and budgeting for an overhaul of the water treatment plant in 2014, when the plant turns 40.  Read more »

Tuesday's late-day mix of sun and rain sprouted multiple rainbows over Rancho Murieta, none prettier than the one captured by neighbor Bill Gengler.

The Rancho Murieta Country Club board of directors opened a series of six meetings Tuesday, asking members to address the club’s budget woes by approving a special assessment through 2013.  Read more »