Citrus Heights Sentinel
Guest Column: Here’s what’s being done to help homeless during COVID-19 crisis
By Sue Frost– Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a large number of people ask me what Sacramento County is doing or going to do to help reduce the spread of COVID in the homeless community.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, meal donation, public hearing
Latest local news briefs include an obituary for a local Air Force veteran, a DUI suspect crashing into a patrol car, Stones Casino donating hundreds of meals, and a public hearing related to school board election changes affecting…
Love Local: City launches campaign to support Citrus Heights businesses
Responding to a dramatic slowdown in economic activity from coronavirus mitigation efforts, the City of Citrus Heights has launched a new campaign to encourage residents to shop at essential local businesses that remain open.
Citrus Heights churches adapt to an unusual Easter amid COVID-19 crisis
From a “drive-in” Easter church service to communion and worship at home, Citrus Heights churches are adapting to the unique times with creative ways to celebrate a holiday central to the Christian faith during the coronavirus pandemic.
Wild rabbits are a beloved favorite outside Citrus Heights library
Easter is here, and wild rabbits continue to be a familiar sight outside Sylvan Oaks Library in Citrus Heights, with the four-legged creatures apparently oblivious to the coronavirus pandemic.
Elementary schools in Citrus Heights to hand out Chromebooks on April 15
The San Juan Unified School District will be holding distribution events for elementary schools in Citrus Heights this Wednesday, to provide students with Chromebooks for distance learning.
Citrus Heights food closet welcomes home-grown donations
If you’ve got some extra oranges growing on your trees, the Sunrise Christian Food Ministry says it could use it — along with other canned or packaged food donations.
Second coronavirus-related death reported in Citrus Heights
The Sacramento County health department on Saturday reported a second death in Citrus Heights related to COVID-19, along with a total of 34 confirmed cases of the disease.
Local restaurants get creative with new menu items during shelter-in-place orders
From a home-made ice cream kit, to make-your-own pizza and “survival” taco kits, local restaurants are getting creative during the COVID-19 crisis.
Coronavirus: local nonprofit launches new efforts to help homeless
The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) is actively seeking donors and volunteers to assist in making hygiene supplies, shelter, and food available to homeless amid shelter-in-place health orders.
