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.
Sylvan Memorial Day Ceremony: Freedom Isn’t Free
A large crowd of veterans and community members packed under the gazebo at Sylvan Cemetery today in remembrance of the many Americans who lost their lives in combat since the Revolutionary War began in 1775. “We need to…
Citrus Heights Teams Up with Non-Profits to Offer Free Cat Sterilizations
Citrus Heights residents can now neuter or spay feral cats for free, thanks to a grant from PetSmart Charities that seeks to address cat overpopulation and nuisance problems throughout the city. “This grant and the pilot program affords…
DROUGHT: City Residents Reduce Water Use by 16%
Late rains in Citrus Heights have brought little drought relief, with calls for reducing water consumption to continue as the summer heat approaches. “The current Stage 3 Water Warning and call for 20 percent reduction will likely remain…
City Takes Heat from Residents Over Controversial New City Hall Proposal
Controversy erupted at a community meeting this week over a proposal to bring a new 3-story medical office building to the existing Citrus Heights city hall location, and move the hall to Antelope Drive. In a full room…
City Kicks Off Building Safety Month
The Citrus Heights building department hosted a Thursday kick-off event in order to raise awareness to Building Safety Month, an international effort which seeks to improve building safety through education during the month of May. In addition to…
Plant sale exceeds goal for community garden; clothing drive now underway
Organizers said that a weekend organic plant sale exceeded fundraiser projections by over $100, although they hope to raise the attendance level for the event next year. “Our first annual plant sale was a success, and we were…
[VIDEO] Pet-a-Palooza Competition: Small Dog Hesitates Before Big Jump into Pool
Dogs of all shapes and sizes competed at the Splash Dogs pool jump competition in Citrus Heights, Saturday. Although most dogs jumped right in after their owners tossed a toy into the pool, the dog in this video…
