News briefs: SJHS loss, Boston’s Pizza lawsuit, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an obituary for an 88-year-old influential Citrus Heights resident, a lawsuit filed against the now-shuttered local Boston’s Pizza franchisee, and Spartans suffering a loss to Woodland High School on Tuesday…
Citrus Heights nonprofit hosting holiday ‘Adopt-a-Family’ program
By Sara Beth Williams– A local nonprofit with a mission to empower single moms and their families is planning to donate meals and gifts to up to 60 families this December…
This Citrus Heights woman was recognized by the mayor this month. Here’s why
By Lily Tu– A longstanding resident of Citrus Heights was honored with a Good Neighbor award during a Nov. 9 City Council meeting for her service to children in the community…
SMUD publishes latest list of over 2,000 customers with unclaimed checks
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District has published its 2019 list of more than 2,000 customers who have unclaimed money in amounts ranging from as little as $15 to more than $1,000 each. By law, money not claimed by…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: bait arrests, obituary, playground delay
Recent local news briefs include the death of a man who founded one of the oldest auto shops in Citrus Heights, an update on the new playground being installed at Rusch Park, and latest news on the police…
LETTERS: Leave the wild turkeys alone
I enjoy the turkeys and wonder why others are so unhappy with them — do mockingbirds irritate them too? It seems that the areas where I see large groups varies from year to year and they seem to…
Citrus Heights Water District votes 2-0 to raise rates, fees
The Citrus Heights Water District’s board of directors voted to approve an 11 percent increase in water rates following a Nov. 25 public hearing held at the Rusch Park community room…
Citrus Heights PD: what we’re doing about wild turkey complaints
Since May 2012, the Citrus Heights Animal Services Unit has been committed to providing affordable, compassionate animal services to the citizens of Citrus Heights…
GUEST OPINION: Wild turkeys in Citrus Heights are out of control
My husband and I moved to Citrus Heights in 1985. No turkey problems. Fast forward to 2019 and the turkey problem is now “out of control.”
Living Local: Street names in Citrus Heights often have quite a personality
Pretty Girl Court, located in the Greenback Wood neighborhood of Citrus Heights, is one of many unusual street names you’ll find in our city…
Frozen-themed Winter Festival in Citrus Heights postponed due to weather
Organizers announced Tuesday that plans for a Frozen Winter Festival on Nov. 30 in Citrus Heights have been pushed back to Dec. 21, due to weather…
LETTER: Charter schools are not the answer
By Kimberly Montgomery–[RE: SJUSD shoots down proposed charter school in Citrus Heights; appeal planned; Nov. 17th] I live in Citrus Heights and am teaching in Roseville, in the elementary district — a K-8 school district — and have…
