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Jayna Karpinski-Costa

Guest Opinion: ‘M’ is for Misleading

When I was in law school at Santa Clara, I recall reading a definition of the terrific Yiddish word “chutzpah:” when someone murders both parents and throws himself or herself on the mercy of the court for being…

Guest Opinion: a new ‘forever tax’ isn’t the answer for Citrus Heights

By Bruce Lee– I listened with great interest to the July 23 Citrus Heights City Council meeting regarding the proposed one-cent sales tax increase for the city.

Citrus Heights Water District

Guest Column: Citrus Heights Water District is doing great work

By Caryl Sheehan–The Citrus Heights Water District is proud to be one of just 299 Special Districts honored nationally for our financial reporting for 2018. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) established its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence…

Sue Frost, supervisor

GUEST COLUMN: Letting ‘non-violent’ criminals out during COVID-19 crisis?

A discussion taking place amidst the coronavirus pandemic is the reduction of jail populations due to the high risk of spreading COVID-19 in the jails.

Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights should fine people for not wearing masks inside businesses

When Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order directed all residents wear a face covering when outdoors on June 18, Citrus Heights Police Chief Ron Lawrence was quoted saying, “The Citrus Heights Police Department will not be criminally enforcing the…

Sue Frost, supervisor

GUEST OPINION: Defunding police would make us less safe

Guest opinion by Sue Frost–The killing of George Floyd was horrific — and the officers responsible have been arrested and will stand trial. But now politicians and activists are blaming everyone in a uniform. “Defund the police” has…

Doctor’s Column: My experience with virtual visits and the COVID-19 pandemic

By Dr. Christine Braid– Maintaining social distance amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult, as isolation can breed fear and depression. As a result, the nature of healthcare delivery is shifting and virtual visits with physicians are playing…

Public Comment: marijuana sales, gag rule, homelessness

Comments submitted by members of the public for the Citrus Heights City Council’s May 28 meeting addressed a range of topics, including marijuana sales, whether planning commissioners should be allowed to speak to media, and homelessness.

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Guest Column: Four reasons to oppose the proposed transportation sales tax increase

Guest opinion by County Supervisor Sue Frost– Last week, the Sacramento Transportation Authority voted to approve an expenditure plan for a local half-percent sales tax increase across Sacramento County (including Citrus Heights) by a vote of 11-5 that…

GUEST COLUMN: What we’re doing at San Juan Water District to transition our elections

Guest submission by Ted Costa– In the early 1950’s, when Folsom Dam was being built, it became necessary to build a treatment plant to serve eastern Sacramento with American River water. The Legislature then formed the first Community…