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New map tracks COVID-19 cases in Citrus Heights, county

A new interactive mapping tool released by county health officials this week shows the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths by zip code across Sacramento County, including the two zip codes that make up the city of Citrus…

Citrus Heights council to vote on proposed $8.4B transportation sales tax

Citrus Heights council members on Thursday will consider whether to give their approval to a proposed countywide ballot measure that seeks to raise $8.38 billion over the next 40 years through a half-percent sales tax increase.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Chando’s Tacos, plant sale, COVID-19

Latest local news briefs include Chando’s Tacos setting up a food truck outside its future permanent location at Sylvan Corners, an update on COVID-19 cases in Citrus Heights, and water district officials reassuring the public that water will…

Police line, crash, pedestrian. Auburn Blvd. Citrus Heights. Photo by Luke Otterstad

Guest Opinion: 16 ways pedestrians can make Citrus Heights a safer place

By Dennis Hook–We are fortunate to have a rich history in Citrus Heights, along with good local government and an outstanding Police Department with Chief Ron Lawrence at the helm. Residents of Citrus Heights may be aware that…

Sylvan Corners, Citrus Heights

City moving forward with plan to sell, develop vacant Sylvan Corners lot

Life hasn’t halted at City Hall during the coronavirus pandemic, as the City of Citrus Heights moves forward with plans to sell and guide development of the vacant 11-acre former Sylvan Middle School property at Sylvan Corners.

Coronavirus: These Citrus Heights stores offer special senior shopping hours

Local Citrus Heights grocery store and gas service locations are dedicating specific hours of the work day to “Senior Shopping” times for those most at-risk regarding COVID-19.

Response rate for US Census is under 50% for Citrus Heights so far

The United States Census Bureau has extended deadlines for census responses to ensure everyone has the opportunity to complete the census amid the coronavirus pandemic.

High school sports season cancelled as schools transition to distance learning

Over the weekend, the California Interscholastic Federation held a scheduled teleconference meeting discussing the future of spring athletics, which has been in limbo amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gina Anderson, Citrus Heights police

Citrus Heights asst. chief chosen to head Newark PD

Sentinel staff report– Assistant Police Chief Gina Anderson, who has been with the Citrus Heights Police Department since its inception in 2006, officially stepped into her new role as Police Chief for the City of Newark, California, on…

Price Gouging: how high is too high?

The State of California is currently under a public health emergency declared by the Governor in response to the coronavirus pandemic, which means laws barring price gouging are in affect in Citrus Heights and across the state.