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Citrus Heights News Briefs: arrest, obituary, homeless

Latest local news briefs include a woman arrested in Citrus Heights in connection with thousands of dollars in fraudulent checks, an obituary for a 57-year-old resident, and a homeless man being featured for his volunteer work.

Woman connected with $11k in check fraud found in Citrus Heights
Fox40 reported Friday that a 43-year-old woman was located in Citrus Heights and arrested and charged with fraud, forgery and burglary. The news report said the woman, Brandi Noschka, is connected to at least $11,000 in fraudulent checks. (See full story)

Obituary: Djuana “Dee” Lee Kennedy
Citrus Heights resident Djuana Kennedy passed away on July 11, according to a short, 27-word obituary published in the Yuba City Appeal Democrat. She was 57 years old. (See full obituary)

Citrus Heights home featured in ‘oldest buildings’ story
The Fourteen Mile House on Auburn Boulevard was featured in an article by Fox40 last week, noted for it being one of the area’s oldest wooden structures. (Read full story)

Homeless man with roots in Citrus Heights helps clean up El Dorado Hills
A 71-year-old man who once lived in Citrus Heights but now lives out of his car was featured in a recent story for his work helping clean up part of El Dorado Hills. According to a story in the Placerville-based Mountain Democrat newspaper, the man, Barry Gordon, says he’s trying to get back on his feet financially. (Read full story)