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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.

Police Chief: no citations issued in Citrus Heights for health order violations, so far

Citrus Heights Police Chief Ron Lawrence released a video statement Wednesday, joining law enforcement leaders in the region in announcing a stepped up policy to enforce COVID-19 shelter-in-place health orders, if needed.

Behind the scenes: a look at what it takes to be a police dispatcher

This week, April 12-18, marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which recognizes police dispatchers and others who work in the emergency communications field.

Citrus Heights now has 47 confirmed cases of COVID-19

Sentinel staff report–As of April 16, Citrus Heights has 47 confirmed cases of COVID-19, up from 31 cases a week ago. Deaths associated with the disease remain at two, according to health officials. The latest figures are reported…

Citrus Heights council narrowly votes to let $8B tax head to ballot

In a rare 3-2 split vote last week, the Citrus Heights City Council opted to give approval to a proposed $8 billion countywide transportation spending plan that paves the way for a new sales tax measure to hit…