Citrus Heights Sentinel

The Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council will meet remotely via teleconference Thursday evening to take action on emergency funding allocations related to homelessness and the coronavirus pandemic, as well as consider approval of a proposed agreement that would bring…

Fourth COVID-related death reported in Citrus Heights, amid calls to reopen economy
The Sacramento County Public Health department on Thursday reported a total of four deaths related to COVID-19 have now occurred in Citrus Heights, out of a total of 51 confirmed cases of the disease.

Citrus Heights Chamber names new interim executive director
The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on Monday announced the selection of Diane Ebbitt-Riehle to serve as the organization’s interim executive director.

Citrus Heights police dispatcher recognized for assistance during carjacking incident
Miranda Graham, a six-year veteran of the Citrus Heights Police Department, was recognized last week as “Dispatcher of the Year.”

Owner of future burger drive-thru moving ahead with plans in Citrus Heights
Despite COVID-19 business shutdowns leading California into a projected multi-year recession, the owner of a future Checker’s burger drive-thru is moving ahead with plans.

Citrus Heights church to continue ‘drive-in’ services during COVID-19 pandemic
About fifty vehicles pulled into a vacant lot on Auburn Boulevard across from Rusch Park on Easter Sunday, each being directed to park six feet apart.

Citrus Heights approves cost-sharing plan to pave parts of Madison Ave
The Citrus Heights City Council earlier this month unanimously voted to approve a cost-sharing agreement with the county to help cover the cost of re-paving portions of Madison Avenue.

Blood donations have ‘drastically’ dropped amid COVID-19 pandemic
An emergency blood drive has been organized in Citrus Heights for April 23, with organizers citing a nationwide drop of about 200,000 blood donations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: water issues, Gold’s Gym, layoffs
Latest local news briefs include the San Juan Water District making a controversial decision to delay its transition from at-large elections, Gold’s Gym announcing plans to reopen in Citrus Heights, and layoffs announced at the Sacramento Bee.

LETTERS: Sylvan Corners, tax proposal, water district, coronavirus
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers address topics ranging from people ignoring stay-at-home orders to problems with the water district, a proposed transportation sales tax and development at Sylvan Corners.




