Latest local news briefs include an obituary of an 85-year-old resident, a second public hearing on redistricting, and Citrus Heights being featured by the League of California Cities for infrastructure improvements on Auburn Boulevard.
Obituary: George P. Cazanis (1936-2022)
Citrus Heights resident and former Raley’s store manager George Cazanis passed away on Jan. 29 at the age of 85, according to an obituary published in The Sacramento Bee this month. Cazanis immigrated to the United States from Greece in 1955 and later joined the Army before working at Raley’s until his retirement in 1988. He was known for having a large yard where he spent his free time landscaping and gardening, his obituary says. He is survived by his wife of 47 years and their children. (Read full obituary)
League of California Cities highlights Auburn Blvd. project
Citrus Heights’ investments in Auburn Boulevard led to a story this month published by the League of California Cities. The article includes quotes from boulevard business owner Tom Romeo as well as city staff, noting the area has seen a $23 million investment in the boulevard by the private sector since the completion of the first phase of Auburn Boulevard improvements, which stretched from Sylvan Corners to Rusch Park. (See article)
Second public hearing to be held on redistricting
The City Council will hold a second public hearing during the upcoming Feb. 24 council meeting to receive more public input on plans to reconsider council district boundaries, reflecting demographic changes documented in the 2020 US Census. During an initial public hearing, a demographer said the city’s current district lines meet legal requirements without being changed, and several council members expressed interest in keeping the current district boundaries. (see more)
