Guest Column: STA eyeing another sales tax. Why Sacramento County should reject it
Living in Sacramento County, we all know how essential our roads are. Every day, whether we’re heading to work, dropping kids off at school, or running errands, we rely on our roads…
Guest Column: Think before sharing
In the coming days and weeks, we are sure to see all kinds of information coming across our news feeds. Not all of that information will be accurate, however…
OPINION: What the Sunrise Mall really needs
With the Citrus Heights City Council set to review an amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan later this month, it seems appropriate to examine what Sunrise Mall truly needs for a successful revitalization…
LETTER: Daytime roadwork in Citrus Heights is a drag
By Mark Mitchell, Citrus Heights– I realize that the City/County are trying to get in as much road construction as possible before the rains come. Here’s my issue regarding this..
Guest Column: California’s electric dream or economic nightmare?
By Sue Frost– I want to share my concerns about a significant policy change that has the potential to impact not only Californians but also people across the entire country….
Guest Opinion: Why we need Measure O to pass
By David Warren– As election day approaches, focus is upon national races, i.e., the President, the United States Senate and the House of Representatives…
Guest Column: Replacing gas tax with a fee per mile driven? I have concerns.
By Sue Frost– This summer, as Californians prepare for road trips and vacations, I wanted to share my thoughts on the Road Charge Collection Pilot, a mileage-based tax program designed to help fund road maintenance…
Guest Column: This Supreme Court case could give cities more tools to address homeless crisis
By Sue Frost– I often consider the age-old concept of “the carrot and the stick,” which embodies the balance between enforcement and support—a theme that frequently comes up in discussions about how we govern and regulate the homeless…
Guest Column: What Citrus Heights residents should know about the real impact of going green
By Sue Frost– As a Sacramento County Supervisor, I prioritize the safety and well-being of our community above all my efforts, including my efforts in Citrus Heights. California’s ambitious goal to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2030 is…
Guest Column: Prop 1. A tale of more empty promises?
By Supervisor Sue Frost– As we navigate through the heart of election season, with ballots distributed and, I hope, making their way to the Election’s Office, we stand on the cusp of the March 5 Primary Election…
Guest Opinion: The good, bad and ugly of California bills
By Assemblyman Josh Hoover– The 2023 legislative session officially came to an end last month as the Governor’s deadline to sign or veto bills passed on Oct. 14, 2023. In total, this legislative year saw 1,046 bills land…
Guest Opinion: Housing is not what Sylvan Corners needs
By Brad Staplin– As a 6th generation native of Citrus Heights, and whose family once owned the land where the old Sylvan school sat, I applaud the City Council for the courage to reject the 94-home subdivision being…
