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A parole board hearing was held Wednesday March 18 at 9 a.m. to evaluate several offenders' parole cases. // CH Sentinel

GUEST OPINION: Time to fix California’s broken public safety laws that endanger children

The time for reform is now. I urge my colleagues to change the law without delay. Governor Newsom must also hold the Parole Board accountable and prioritize the safety of our communities. California’s children deserve nothing less.

20 elected officials gathered together at the Sacramento Public Library for a meeting to discuss how to approach and improve homelessness and behavioral health in Sacramento County. Oct. 28, 2025. // SB Williams

GUEST COLUMN: SB 802 risks creating another LA-style homelessness bureaucracy

A bill moving through the State Legislature, SB 802, would create a new regional homelessness governing structure for our county. On paper, it sounds cooperative and coordinated. But before we rush into a new system, we should look…

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GUEST OPINION: Road funding debate missing major piece

By Mark Dempsey– Republican Assemblyman Josh Hoover’s latest editorial describes his effort to fund our gas-tax-maintained roads fairly.

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GUEST OPINION: New cardroom regs will impact Citrus Heights families, jobs, safety

Submitted by Sue Frost, and contributors– Attorney General Rob Bonta and the Bureau of Gambling Control finalized cardroom regulations this month that will impose unnecessary burdens and destabilize responsible cardrooms, jeopardize local jobs, reduce city revenues, and ultimately…

Guest Column: A letter from the Mayor

By MariJane Lopez-Taff– When I introduced my theme for the year, Service, I shared that service is not limited to a title or position. It is a mindset. It is the daily choice to care for our community,…

Volunteers helping to serve at the city's annual fall 'Chip-in" Day, Oct. 11, 2025. // SB Williams

Guest Column: A Letter from the Mayor

Submitted by MariJane Lopez-Taff: It is an honor to serve as your newly appointed Mayor. As I begin this year of leadership, I am proud to introduce my mayoral focus: Citrus Heights Serves….

Power poles stock image // Photo by 420aperture on Unsplash

Guest Column: Why I voted to approve this major solar project

By Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez– I’ve heard from some of you about the Coyote Creek solar project, and I want to clearly explain what…

Guest Column: Closing the illegal camping loophole

By Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez– Over the last several years, homelessness in Sacramento County has changed dramatically…

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Guest Column: A straightforward plan to fix Sacramento County’s roads

By Rosario Rodriguez— If you’ve driven anywhere in Sacramento County lately, you’ve probably noticed the same thing I have: our roads are in rough shape…

Police Line Do Not Cross // Mike Hazlip

Guest Column: Public safety comes first in Sacramento County’s $8.9B budget

Last week, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a balanced $8.9 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year…

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Guest Column: Fixing Sacramento County roads must be a priority

Since taking office in January, I’ve ad countless conversations with residents across Sacramento County who are fed up with the condition of our roads—and I don’t blame them…

Sacramento Supervisor District 4, Rosario Rodriguez

Guest Column: Striking the right balance with sidewalk vendors

By Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez– The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors recently took a big step forward…