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DEER NUMBERS

CRAIG CHAQUICO

I just saw Craig Chaquico perform, and you cannot miss this show (Aug. 5)

KIDS' SOCCER

Can we put together soccer games for 5- and 6-year-olds? (Aug. 3)

PLAY GROUP

I'd love to be part of the group -- let's talk (Aug. 3)
I'd love to start a play group -- contact me (Aug. 1)
Anyone have suggestions for a play group? (Aug. 1)

NORTH-SOUTH DEVELOPMENT

AUTOMATED CALLS

RMA CABLE

Off my experience, think hard before buying RMA's upgraded cable service (Aug. 1)
Channels 24, 25 and 29 are the offenders (July 25)
Those commercials that blast you out of the chair are RMA ad insertions (July 24)
The loud volume isn't limited to RMA cable -- you find it on Dish too (July 24)
Even if I turn down the volume all the way, some channels are still too loud (July 23)
The RMA is ignoring my calls (July 22)
I have that problem, and often my picture stinks (July 21)
Anybody else finding the sound on some channels blasts you from your seat? (July 21)
Off my experiences, I'd recommend giving RMA a chance (July 19)
I'm a longtime premium customer, and I have no idea what RMA plans (July 17)
The RMA is trying to sell its new TV services -- does anyone know exactly what they are? (July 16)
Why can't we have TV service like the Village's? (July 12)
How could we have a cable product that's not competitive, or at least cheaper? (July 12)
We're giving RMA cable until the end of the month to shape up, or we're gone (July 11)
If RMA wants to compete with satellite providers, it will need a comparable product (July 10)
What's your recent experience with RMA cable? Ours has not been good (July 10)

HEARING

You could be realistic and not target land that's already planned for development (July 31)
It sounds as if Nature can never repay us for all we've done (July 30)
Letter to the governor: It's time to end the housing industry's unending sprawl (July 27)
It's amazing what an organized grassroots campaign can accomplish (July 25)
I couldn't make the hearing, but here are my thoughts for the supervisors (July 25)
It's refreshing to see neighbors join together on such an important issue (July 25)
RM is the most amazing place we've ever lived, and it's worth protecting (July 24)
Why the inappropriate slap at the Bush administration? (July 24)
This kind of fear mongering is worthy of the Bush administration (July 23)
Understanding a person's motives is key to considering his opinion (July 23)
Conserve water on one hand and build like crazy on the other? (July 23)
I couldn't be at the meeting, but I thank those who were (July 23)
Wednesday's county hearing was wonderful (July 22)
New homes do not equal new Country Club members (July 22)
We should be able to disagree without challenging a person's motives to undermine them (July 22)
Maybe more people will feel free to speak out in opposition (July 22)
Your developer employment was already a public matter (July 22)
RMDCCC stifles opposition, just as it has stifled RM midway through build-out (July 22)
Answering claims about affordable housing, EIRs and other points of view (July 22)
Are you saying the developers favor low-income housing? They don't (July 22)
Just getting the county to consider a new master plan is a huge win (July 22)
The RMDCCC says it values other points of view, but it wants a monopoly (July 22)
RM is pulling together to fight uncontrolled growth here (July 22)
Impressive numbers -- thanks (July 22)
AND 45 MORE LETTERS

MANHUNT

'Good Day Sacramento' had updates every 30 minutes (July 30)
This was the only source of factual information (July 29)
The SWAT team did a great job checking my ranch (July 29)
I should have checked here earlier (July 29)
The news coverage and the law-enforcement effort are much appreciated (July 29)
It was comforting to get periodic updates (July 29)
Your reporting spared everyone a lot of phone calls (July 29)
Thank you for the detailed and timely coverage (July 29)
RM.com was on top of this story, as always (July 29)
Thanks for the coverage of this breaking story (July 29)

MUSIC

If you haven't been to one of these jazz supper clubs, you're missing out (July 24)
The jazz dinner was wonderful (July 22)
A local jazz band will perform Saturday at the Country Club (July 17)

EXCLUSIVE USE

Clarifying the exclusive use law and my position (July 22)

AIRPORT

I think I covered it in a letter last year (July 20)
This is what I was referring to (July 18)
Discussing airport noise and safety (July 18)
Thanks for making it straightforward (July 16)
Responding to your letter (July 13)
Some other perspectives on our airport (July 12)
Why has no one explained why the patterns can't be changed? (July 12)
Mr. Brown won't deal with reason, statistics or analogies (July 11)
Here's an answer, but not for me (July 11)
If you want to worry, worry about a car crashing into your house (July 11)
Compare this rate to homicides or auto accidents (July 11)
Is every auto accident a wakeup call? (July 11)
Accidents happen -- much more frequently with vehicles (July 11)
A story that should cause concern about airport safety (July 10)

DEER

Here's a recipe for deer repellent (July 11)

DEVELOPMENT

Questions about development, in front of and behind the scenes (July 11)

JUSTIN NELSON

THE DIAMONDS

Let's have a Diamonds curtain call next year (July 9)
The Diamonds show was great fun -- and at a great price (July 2)
Let's be sure to support ETC in its efforts (July 2)

JULY 4

The orange fireworks fencing is required by the fire marshal or there's no show (July 8)
These July 4s are sure to be cherished memories (July 8)
Is anyone else concerned about the use of illegal fireworks in the community? (July 7)
We're taking fireworks safety too far (July 7)
A former Murietan's perspective on July 4 revisited (July 6)

MOUNTAIN LION

The mountain lions are here because it's the season when fawns are born (July 7)
I saw the mountain lion, sitting in the street, not bothered by people or even a golf cart (July 5)
The mountain lion is not something to be glossed over (July 3)
Rather than live in fear, we should learn how to co-exist with mountain lions (June 28)
We need to move quickly and be proactive on the mountain lion (June 25)
We all need to be cautious with the mountain lion around (June 25)
We need to think about humane removal of this mountain lion (June 22)
Channel 5 should be part of an alert system (June 20)
Security should alert the community to these dangers (June 19)
We should be more proactive and aware about mountain lions (June 18)

CANDIDATES

Thanks, but I'd rather have serious dental work instead (July 6)
A slate of candidates to clean house (July 5)

PLAZA FOODS

Those things might be nice, but I'm not paying for them (July 3)
Instead of reacting in the extreme, try to imagine it positively (July 1)
The Plaza could use more food choices and maybe an arcade for kids (July 1)
Head a bit south and west (June 29)
Even if you disagree, that seems excessive (June 29)
The Plaza is scaled to the size and needs of our community (June 29)
Plaza Foods is quality, and it helps preserve our small-town charm (June 29)
Many of the Plaza business people are neighbors -- and good neighbors (June 29)
Plaza Foods supports this community in so many ways (June 28)
Your market is a big part of this community (June 28)
I'd like a future with growth AND Plaza Foods (June 28)
When Plaza Foods opened, it was like Christmas (June 28)
Plaza Foods owner asks: What kind of shops will it take for the community to be satisfied? (June 27)

FIREWORKS

We have a fireworks show, why do we allow individuals to have their own fireworks? (July 3)
It just takes one mistake (June 30)
Disaster is just one spark away (June 29)
Should private fireworks be banned in Rancho Murieta? (June 28)

SCHOOL BUSING

Murietans are being told their kids will be bused to Anatolia (July 2)

OLD-TIME FUN

Thanks for coming out to watch our Vintage Base Ball game (July 2)

STORAGE CONTAINER

DEVELOPMENT (was: CLUB POSITION)

Tracking a number of important initiatives with the CSD (June 30)
Touching up my previous letter (June 29)
Yes, we're always looking for members, but this is a fine club -- with serious amenities (June 27)
Thanks for connecting the dots (June 27)
Some amendments to Jim's explanation of things (June 27)
You fail to mention CSD's denial that it was having any problems (June 27)
Wastewater 101 -- putting this conversation in perspective with facts about our system (June 26)
If the club offered top-level club amenities, I would consider joining (June 26)
We owe thanks to RMDCCC member Brad Sample, whose work saved us millions in additional fines (June 26)
Before we talk about degrees of growth, don't we have to have reliable water and sewage service? (June 25)
It's not too late to change the Country Club's financial underpinnings (June 25)
CSD has been in denial about its shortcomings (June 25)
The CSD board needs to bring in outside auditors to review operations (June 25)
AND 50 MORE POSTINGS

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Can anyone suggest a summer activity for a 14- 15-year-old boy? (June 28)

CSD MEETING

SHOW BEHAVIOR

BAD SMELL

CLUB JAZZ

The club's "jazz supper club" evenings are wonderful entertainment (June 24)

CSD ISSUES

POSTINGS

BROWN WATER

I'd like to get the water tested myself (June 20)
Your photo of brown water makes me glad we buy bottled water (June 19)
If you don't think CSD is in denial, just check out my brown drinking water (June 18)

THE BRIDGE

Thanks for the video and for RM.com (June 20)
The video on the making of the bridge was lovely (June 18)
We owe thanks to a number of people for the new bridge (and how about giving it a name?) (June 18)

TRASH

Why would someone put a microwave on our pick-up pile? (June 19)

MOTORCYCLES

We could address vehicle noise and emissions at the same time (June 18)
The land ownership situation is different today than it was in the '70s (June 17)
America is about change and accommodation, and we can continue that legacy (June 16)
I understand the pro-motorcycle view, but I'll be fighting against it to the end (June 16)
The community trends say this debate will not go away (June 15)
Here's a little history around the motorcycle issue (June 15)
If it's really about noise, then let's start enforcing that standard (June 14)
Here's a three-step process to address noise issues (June 12)
You don't have to be retirement age to not want motorcycle noise (June 10)
We have many routine things that are much noisier than motorcycles (June 10)
We're changing, and the motorcycle issue will change too (June 8)
Even if I get a motorcycle, I won't want to hear them on our streets (June 7)
A meeting on our options as motorcyclists (June 5)
Lawn equipment is more of a nuisance than motorcycles would be (May 21)
I know you mean well about motorcycles, but the CC&Rs are shaky and could be challenged (May 21)
That about covers it (May 20)
This happens just about every spring, but the rules say no motorcycles in RM North (May 20)
Want to explore alternatives to the motorcycle restrictions in the North? (May 19)

BIKERS

GOOD KIDS

Brian, you've said what many of us think (June 15)
There are hundreds of children and young adults helping this community (June 12)
That's a realistic reflection of our kids -- many are A+ (June 7)
There are some good kids in this community, and here are a few (June 6)

AIRPORT (was: DEVELOPMENT FIGHT)

You've pressed this point about as far as it can go (June 14)
We should be in agreement about the desire for a safer community (June 14)
There are bigger statistical worries than planes over Rancho Murieta (June 11)
My error -- here's what I meant (June 5)
I just flew that takeoff and got a different answer (June 4)
And we've tried to respond and invite you to meet and talk with us (June 3)
I've only tried to be reasonable about this (June 1)
Imagine this parallel to what you're suggesting for the airport (May 31)
There is bound to be an accident involving the community (May 30)
Oops -- let me try that again (May 30)
I'm just trying to understand your thinking and your background (May 27)
My concerns about the airport aren't related to development (May 22)
Dad's gonna turn this car right around (May 21)
Looks like you'll need a security screening before we'll listen to you (May 21)
Tell us something about your background and connections to Murieta (May 20)
This is quite an accomplishment, but the fight must go on (May 20)
If more people stood up and spoke up, the world would be a better place (May 19)
That's great news, rewarding our community's efforts (May 18)
Good news -- the county's final North EIR is going back to Square One (May 18)

BETTY DRAPER

Betty Draper was a kind and thoughtful woman (June 13)

WASTEWATER

VOLUNTEERS

Looking for July 4 volunteers (June 12)

DEER CREEK HILLS

Has anyone read this planning document for Deer Creek Hills? (June 10)

CAR ROBBERIES

I'm new here, and I've already learned to be careful (June 8)
This is about people who have been guests in my home (June 6)
I cannot imagine seeing these people and not having ill feelings toward them (June 3)
Those parents should be ashamed (June 2)
We were hit last time -- please, everyone, take steps to prevent this (June 2)
Our cars were broken into, by Murietans, and we no longer feel safe (June 1)

SCARY DRIVERS

Both of those clowns were really stupid and dangerous (June 8)
Wishing there could have been a big ticket in this (June 6)
Here's one for the Dangerous Drivers Hall of Fame (June 6)

FOUL MOUTHS

Our kids are watching RMA meetings to follow the skate park issue (June 7)
So I can communicate with my kids through RMA meetings? (June 6)
Now there's a shocking thought -- Dems uttering curse words (June 6)
The Democrats would NEVER say something like that, right? (June 6)
Maybe it's the foul-mouthed people in high places (June 6)
Kids could be picking up this foul language by watching Channel 5 (June 5)
The foul-mouthed young men at Lake Clementia are your children (June 2)

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