April Events: what’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?
By Sara Beth Williams– Events in April around Citrus Heights include theatrical productions, a car show, volunteer and charity opportunities, and a book sale at the local library…
Rain prompts shift in plans at Rusch Park Easter Egg Hunt
By Sara Beth Williams– Rainfall on Saturday prompted a shift to a drive-thru event at the Kiwanis Club’s annual Easter egg hunt held at Rusch Community Park…
LETTERS: Are red light cameras a good thing in Citrus Heights?
By Ian Garber, Citrus Heights– I don’t feel that the cameras are a deterrent to drivers running red light traffic lights. My observation has been that the cameras catch the roll-through of right turns…
Fire quickly extinguished behind Costco in Citrus Heights
Firefighters on Thursday responded to reports of a fire in the nature preserve area behind Costco, with the fire quickly being extinguished after it was located next to an elevated pedestrian walkway.
COVID-19 cases have tripled in Citrus Heights since June, while death rate dropped
Latest data from county health officials show COVID-19 cases in Citrus Heights have tripled since June, while the death toll has not seen a similar increase.
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.
Smoke in the sky? Here’s what was burning during Citrus Heights ‘live fire’ training
Citrus Heights residents may have seen or smelled smoke in the air on Monday and Tuesday this week near Sylvan Road, as Metro Fire crews conducted “live fire” training at Bayside Church.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: public hearing, lawsuit, obituary, school closures
Latest local news briefs include a local restaurant being sued for failure to pay rent, an obituary for a local resident who passed away of lung cancer, a public hearing regarding housing density and more.
Drive-in movie showing in Citrus Heights sells out in 24 hours. More events planned
After months of stay-at-home orders and limited entertainment options, residents quickly jumped at the opportunity to sign up for an upcoming drive-in movie showing in the Sunrise Mall parking lot.
LETTER: ‘Gestapo’ mask rule has no real exceptions
Latest letters to the editor from Citrus Heights residents present varying perspectives in favor and against mandatory masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: flag theft, obituary, BLM, grand opening
Latest local news briefs include the grand opening of a new retailer in Citrus Heights, police nabbing a theft suspect who stole flags from a business on the Fourth of July, interviews with student organizers of a local…
‘Taste of Citrus Heights’ event cancelled for 2020 after latest health order
Plans for businesses and events remain in constant flux as state and county health orders continue to change in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
