COVID-19 cases near 1,000-mark in Citrus Heights, while hospitalizations drop
Latest data from county health officials show a little over one percent of the population in Citrus Heights has now tested positive for COVID-19 at some point during the pandemic, with a total of 15 associated deaths reported.
Guest Opinion: Four reasons why I’m voting ‘NO’ on Measure M
By Micah Hancock– Dear fellow residents of Citrus Heights, I am very frustrated with our City Council for trying to sell us and foist upon us this permanent one percent sales tax increase – known as Measure M.
Guest Opinion: I manage a popular Citrus Heights restaurant. Here’s why I’m against Measure M
I’m Hector Alcazar, manager of the El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Citrus Heights. Our business is struggling to survive and our employees are struggling to provide for their families. I’m opposed to the Citrus Heights Measure M sales…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: smoke, obituary, donation
Latest local news briefs include a local church cancelling its outdoor services again due to wildfire smoke, updates on an arson report at a preschool and abuse at a daycare, and an obituary for a 34-year-old Citrus Heights…
Sayonara Center adapts to help youth, families during pandemic
The Sayonara Center in Citrus Heights has been serving students after school for years, but that has changed with the COVID shutdown.
Community garden cancels plan for October plant sale in Citrus Heights
The Sylvan Ranch Community Garden in Citrus Heights has cancelled its plans for its first-ever Winter Plant Sale this month.
COVID-19: Playgrounds, restaurants now able to reopen in Citrus Heights
More businesses and activities can now resume in Citrus Heights, after Sacramento County on Tuesday moved into the “Red Tier” of the state’s color-coded system for identifying counties with lower COVID-19 risks.
Guest Opinion: City should ban Halloween events in light of ongoing pandemic
Halloween, or All-Hollows-Eve, is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows’ Day which…
Guest Opinion: Measure M will make Citrus Heights stronger, safer
By Steve Miller– This November 3rd Citrus Heights voters will be asked to make one of the most important decisions since we voted to become a city.
Guest Opinion: I’m a small business owner. Here’s why I’m against Measure M
Citrus Heights businesses are in serious trouble right now, and in the foreseeable future.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Layoffs, DUI arrests, arson
Latest local news briefs include multiple arrests being made at a Friday night DUI Checkpoint in Citrus Heights, the Sacramento Bee announcing layoffs and a move, a suspect allegedly starting a fire outside a preschool, and a day…
Youth sports, adult fitness among activities offered at Sunrise Parks this fall
The Sunrise Recreation and Park District has released a new online activity guide with a variety of events and activities available this October through January.
