Community

By Mark Mitchell– I really have a hard time believing that our schools need more money to upgrade fencing and other aspects of keeping kids safe. It’s 2023, this should have taken place years ago.

By Mike Hazlip— Damage from January’s storms can still be seen around Citrus Heights, as tree services are backlogged with requests.

By Sara Beth Williams– A broken water main in the area of Lauppe Lane and Carriage Drive resulted in road closures Monday morning as crews worked to repair the pipe.

By Mike Hazlip— Representatives from Woodside Homes presented plans for a new 95-home community on an 11-acre parcel at Sylvan Corners during a lightly attended Jan. 9 community meeting at City Hall.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.