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…
Citrus Heights Letters: City roads, future hotel parking, feral cats
The latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include varying opinions regarding city roads, future hotel parking concerns, and feral cats…
Rusch Park restroom repairs face further delays
The restrooms on the east side of Rusch Community Park still appear to be closed as of May 30…
94-year-old Citrus Heights veteran recalls service in World War II
Richard Baron, a 59-year resident of Citrus Heights and veteran of World War II, recalls being eager to serve his country when more than 160,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Northern France on June 6, 1944.
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…
Junk pile in Citrus Heights shopping center raises concerns from residents
A pile of scattered furniture, toys, electronics and other personal items recently appeared in the Copperwood Shopping Plaza on Sunrise Boulevard, causing residents to complain about the blight on social media.
New COVID-19 cases continue to slow in Citrus Heights, region
The number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Citrus Heights and Sacramento County has continued to drop from a high point in early April.
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.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: gag rule, school awards, looting, obituary
Latest local news briefs include the Citrus Heights City Council voting 4-1 in favor of new rules preventing planning commissioners from speaking to media, a local report on theft/looting violations, school staff awards and an obituary for an…
LETTER: Thankful for Citrus Heights Police Department
I don’t know how long letter-writer Mr. Allen has lived in Citrus Heights, but I have lived here since 1980. I remember when Sacramento County Sheriffs was our law enforcement, and it was pretty bad with long or…
Sac County has $3.2M in unclaimed checks. Is your name on the list?
Those looking to get some extra “stimulus” money might find it while perusing a list of uncashed checks published by Sacramento County earlier this month.
Citrus Heights Letters: COVID-19, masks, police services
Latest letters to the editor from Citrus Heights residents discuss COVID-19, stay-at-home orders, and police services.
