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GUEST OPINION: Three concerns with COVID-19 response in Citrus Heights

Guest Opinion by David Warren– Data from the Sacramento County Public Health department shows the number of deaths associated with COVID-19 is among the highest in Citrus Heights, only surpassed by the City and County of Sacramento.

Guest Opinion: Some healthy advice for both leaders and protesters

To the protesters against public health restrictions: You object to the stay-at-home, social distance, business curtailment measures and public event cancellations as infringements on your liberty.

Guest Opinion: San Juan Water District shouldn’t delay move to district elections

Rate payers from the Citrus Heights and Fair Oaks Water districts represent over 60% of the San Juan Water District’s wholesale water service connections; however, four of the San Juan Water District Board’s five..

Guest Opinion: Fatal crash sheds light on need to reconsider LED street lighting

Guest opinion submitted by Mark Baker– In February, I met with the Citrus Heights staff about the dangerous glare at the intersection of Auburn Boulevard and Greenback Lane.

Realtor’s Corner: Skipping mortgage payments during the COVID-19 crisis?

This spring certainly isn’t typical, and although real estate made the cut on the “essential services” list, our clients’ needs to make a move has challenged the real estate industry to flex like never before.

Guest Column: Navigating parenthood during a pandemic

Families across the country are adapting to a new in-home routine to keep themselves and others safe during this unprecedented time. As many are facing adjusted school and work days, here are some tips to help keep kids…

Guest Opinion: Time to face reality of city’s financial problems in Citrus Heights

As the current COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact societal interactions, the Citrus Heights City Council gives the appearance of being the ostrich with its head in the ground, hoping that it will go away, instead of acting to…

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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.

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…

Realtor’s Corner: How’s the local housing market holding up?

Guest column by real estate broker Beth Moran– Citrus Heights has not escaped the impact of the coronavirus pandemic as we seem to be on par with the rest of the five-county region, with slowing sales.