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At their May meetings, the Rancho Murieta Association and Community Services District boards discussed the effort to get Jackson Road's speed limit reduced in the Rancho Murieta area as well as the CSD's pullout from animal control services and other business. The RMA's discussion of a Village access fee was covered in a prior story. Read more » Read more » about RMA, CSD discuss speed limits, animal issues

If you're having a problem calling Security, in particular when using a land line, it's because the Community Services District's new phone system appears to have a bug. Security Chief Jeff Werblun says one Security line is working for all phones – (916) 354-2273. Read more » about Can't reach Security? Try this number

Despite requests from community organizations, the state Department of Transportation says it won’t reduce the Highway 16 speed limit from 55 to 45 mph in the Rancho Murieta area. Nonetheless, county Supervisor Sue Frost says she will look into an appeal of the decision or legislation to make it happen. Read more » Read more » about Caltrans says no to 45 mph on Hwy. 16

The six-month-long community effort to buy undeveloped land and the Country Club property has ended, the Rancho Murieta Association board said in a brief announcement Tuesday night. Read more » Read more » about Effort to buy undeveloped land is dead

The Rancho Murieta Association holds its monthly board of directors meeting Tuesday at the RMA Building. The open session begins at 6:30 p.m. Action items include a board member social media policy. Read more » Read more » about RMA meeting this week; CSD is delayed

Report looks at Security powers, funding and cameras
Murietans need to better understand the limitations of Security’s powers, a much-delayed report tells the Community Services District. The report recommends a strategy for a security camera network that has CSD setting system standards for the rest of the participants, and the report worries that rapid growth could leave Security without the budget needed to keep up. Read more »

By the numbers: How we feel about security issues
Ninety-four percent of Murietans responding to a survey say they feel at least somewhat safe in the community. Almost 75 percent of us say we understand Security officers don’t have the power to arrest or investigate, but 48 percent say we expect Security to use deadly force to protect us. And 54 percent say Security officers should have police powers. Read more » Read more » about The challenges facing Security in the future

The Community Services District’s Security Committee – which includes two of the CSD’s five directors – was clear Thursday afternoon: It’s not interested in continuing the longtime practice of handling wild animals and pets in the community. Read more » Read more » about CSD panel: 'Not in animal control business'

The Community Services District board approved a notice for proposed rate increases and backed a 45-mph speed limit on Jackson Road at its meeting last week. Read more » Read more » about CSD bill set to increase about 3%