Latest local news briefs include gas prices briefly hitting under $3 per gallon in Citrus Heights, an obituary for a 39-year-old resident who unexpectedly passed away, and a local taekwondo instructor being charged with sex crimes involving a student.
New gas station in Citrus Heights celebrates grand opening with $2.99 gas
Gas prices hit less than $3 per gallon briefly in Citrus Heights on Saturday, as the new 76 station at 7500 Auburn Blvd. dropped its gas price for a two-hour grand opening celebration. See prior story for more: New 76 Gas Station in Citrus Heights to slash gas prices for grand opening
Citrus Heights taekwondo instructor arrested, charged with sex crime
CBS 13 reported on June 25 that a 22-year-old former Citrus Heights taekwondo instructor was arrested after police say they substantiated an allegation that she had sexual relations with a former student, who was 14 years old. (See video)
Obituary: Christopher William Burnett (1980-2019)
Christopher Burnett, a Citrus Heights resident and founder of C&B Bookkeeping Services, unexpectedly passed away at age 39 on June 4, 2019. According to his obituary in The Sacramento Bee, he enjoyed hiking, going to Kings’ games, and attending concerts with his wife, Meredith. A GoFundMe page has been set up for his widow. (See full obituary)
*News briefs are published each week in The Sentinel’s Weekend e-Edition and include a roundup of stories and articles from the region about Citrus Heights.
