Citrus Heights News Briefs: volunteers, obituary, hiring
Latest local news briefs include volunteers helping pre-fill sandbags at City Hall, the Police Department hiring officers, and the obituary of a 55-year-old resident who passed away last month.
Some in Citrus Heights without power for days after storm
By Mike Hazlip— The series of storms that lashed California have left downed trees and power outages in their wake, with some Citrus Heights residents going on their fourth day without power.
Fallen trees, power outages in Citrus Heights amid series of winter storms
By Mike Hazlip— A series of winter storms have taken their toll on Citrus Heights with widespread reports of fallen trees and power outages in the first weeks of 2023.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Planning Commission, council meeting, obituary
Latest local news briefs include 15 residents applying for seats on the city’s Planning Commission, an agenda posted for the upcoming Jan. 12 City Council meeting, and an obituary published for a 74-year-old veteran from Citrus Heights.
Five facts you probably didn’t know about Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights recently celebrated its 25th anniversary of becoming a city, but the 14-square-mile region has thrived for decades beforehand. Below are five facts about Citrus Heights that many don’t know.
How did Citrus Heights fare in recent storm?
By Mike Hazlip— Despite localized flooding and standing water in various areas, creeks in Citrus Heights and underground pipes worked well amid heavy rains over the weekend, a city spokeswoman said in an update Tuesday.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Flooding, obituary, City Hall
Latest local news briefs include heavy rains prompting reports of flooding, an obituary for a local orthodontist, and City Hall news.
Citrus Heights nonprofit’s rental assistance program aims to prevent homelessness
By Sara Beth Williams– Federal COVID-19 relief funding will provide the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) with a significant financial boost in 2023, helping the nonprofit expand its rental assistance program to help keep people from…
Rotating winter shelter for Citrus Heights homeless to begin Jan. 1
By Mike Hazlip— An eight-week winter shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Citrus Heights is set to begin on Sunday, Jan. 1, organizers say.
Volunteers serve up weekly hot meal to Citrus Heights homeless
By Mike Hazlip– Volunteers from the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) and Grace House on Tuesday provided a hot meal behind Costco to those living on the streets of Citrus Heights.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Holiday Cheer, fitness club, tobacco ban
Latest local news briefs include video highlights from a police gift-drop to children on Sayonara Way, local impacts of Prop 31’s ban on flavored tobacco, the sale of a fitness club in Citrus Heights, and upcoming holiday closures…
Guest Opinion: What’s with the virgin birth and Christmas?
By Michael Bullington– As the City of Citrus Heights slows its engines of commerce, the hustle and bustle of government and the rush of everyday life, what better time to reflect on the reason for the season?
