Latest local news briefs include plans for a $10 million-plus trail project moving forward, nine residents qualifying to run in this year’s City Council races, and a car show and movie night drawing residents out to Rusch Park over the weekend.
2.9-mile trail moves forward after 4-0 vote
Following public comment from more than a dozen speakers on Thursday night, Citrus Heights City Council members voted 4-0 to approve around $10 million in funding to go towards construction of a 2.9-mile trail through the city. Councilwoman Jeannie Bruins was not present for the vote. See full story in The Sentinel’s upcoming Aug. 18th Midweek Edition.
Nine residents qualify for City Council races this November
The City Clerk’s Office reported a total of nine residents have qualified to run for City Council, as of Friday’s filing deadline. Four residents will compete for the District 2 seat: MariJane Lopez-Taff, Michael Nishimura, James Tipton, and Steven Durham. In the District 4 race, the three candidates are: Manuel Perez-Salazar, Jayna Karpinski-Costa, and Albert Fox. For District 5: Mayor Porsche Middleton will compete for the seat with Natalee Price.
Hot August Movie Night draws residents to Rusch Park
The Sunrise Recreation and Park District hosted Hot August Movie Night at Rusch Community Park on Saturday, Aug. 13, with attendees setting up chairs on a grassy hill at the park to view an outdoor showing of the movie “Luca.” The event also featured a car show put on by Nor Cal Cruisers, various food trucks, live music by the band Mike’s Lost & Found, and free swimming for all attendees.
