Latest local news briefs include a sports bar closing its door in Citrus Heights, an obituary honoring a great granddaughter of the Van Maren family immigrants, and comments from local officials regarding the death penalty and police use of force.
Sports bar in Citrus Heights closes doors
The Tenth Inning bar, located across from Hall’s Furniture on Mariposa Avenue, closed its doors for the final time on Saturday. The bar announced the closure on Facebook, but did not include a reason for its decision. (See Facebook post)
Nielsen criticizes governor over death penalty
Sen. Jim Nielsen, who represents Citrus Heights in the California State Senate, authored an opinion piece published in the Sacramento Bee on Thursday that criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom for putting a moratorium on the death penalty. Nielsen said the governor’s move will allow the East Area Rapist suspect to “escape the death penalty he so richly deserves.” (Read opinion)
Citrus Heights officially named ‘Tree City USA’
The City of Citrus Heights has officially been named as a ‘Tree City USA’ for 2018, the city announced on Friday. The recognition came from the Arbor Day Foundation, which annually issues designations to cities who meet certain criteria. (See city news flash)
Citrus Heights police chief cited in Washington Post
Police Chief Ron Lawrence was quoted in a Washington Post article on Tuesday, titled “California considers nation’s strictest police use-of-force standard after Stephon Clark shooting.” His comments called on suspects to “cooperate, then complain” in instances where officer misconduct is alleged. (See Post story)
Great-granddaughter of Van Maren immigrant passes away
Mary E. Robinson, a San Juan High School graduate and great granddaughter of Peter Van Maren, passed away on March 28, 2019. The Van Maren’s came to Citrus Heights during the Gold Rush and homesteaded land near Greenback Lane and San Juan Avenue. (See obituary)
*News briefs are published each week in The Sentinel’s Weekend e-Edition and include a roundup of stories and articles about Citrus Heights that were published over the past week from news sources around the region.
