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Citrus Heights News Briefs: fire, school map, masks, COVID-19

Latest local news briefs include fireworks being blamed for a fire behind Sunrise Mall, residents being asked for input on mask mandates and homelessness in a new survey, an update on the school district’s electoral map selection process,…

Guest Column: More transparency needed in city manager selection

By David Warren– The main difference between nepotism, the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs, and cronyism, the appointment of friends and associates to positions of authority,…

Charity Shop

New discount wholesaler opens in former Smart & Final building in Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— After more than two years of vacancy, the former Smart & Final building on Auburn Boulevard has a new tenant. The Charity Shop opened its doors July 1, and manager Casey Underwood told The Sentinel…

Police Lights, SUV. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

Intoxicated man found bleeding, unresponsive near Citrus Heights club

By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police early Saturday morning responded to a report of a man lying unresponsive on the sidewalk in the vicinity of the 7440 Club and Salishan Apartments on Auburn Boulevard.

Jeanne Rounsavell stands next to a photo and memorabilia of her late husband, Jim Rounsavell. // M. Hazlip

Founder of Citrus Heights veterans center remembered by community

By Mike Hazlip— Community leaders and veterans on Saturday joined family members to celebrate the life and contributions of Citrus Heights Veterans Community Center founder Jim Rounsavell who passed away earlier this year.

Rabbits

More than 35,000 sign petition to rescue rabbits outside Citrus Heights library

By Mike Hazlip— Signatures are rapidly growing for a new Change.org petition calling for the rabbit population at Sylvan Oaks Library to be re-homed and signage to be placed prohibiting dumping of unwanted pets at the site.

Judge hears case of Citrus Heights Craigslist deal gone awry

By Mike Hazlip— A jury trial has been set in a case involving a 63-year-old Citrus Heights man who was hospitalized after an alleged assault stemming from a Craigslist transaction.

Chris Boyd

Outgoing city manager talks roads, police funding, ‘rethinking the mall’

By Mike Hazlip— Interim City Manager Chris Boyd spoke at a Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday, addressing the city’s past and future, including an “enormous” backlog in road repairs, and the need for “fundamental rethinking” of…

Citrus Heights nonprofit says helping homeless during heat wave drained funds

By Mike Hazlip— A local nonprofit with a mission to aid area homeless is asking for help after services provided over the weekend at a city-run cooling shelter took a toll on the organization’s funds.

Veterans Community Center

Celebration of Life to commemorate Veterans Community Center founder

Sentinel staff report– A celebration of life will be held in Citrus Heights this Saturday in honor of James Rounsavell, who founded the nonprofit Veterans Community Center on Sylvan Road.