Citrus Heights News Briefs: plea deal, free meals, obituary
Latest local news briefs include a possible plea deal agreement in the Golden State Killer case, four Citrus Heights schools continuing free meals through summer, and an obituary for a 50-year resident of Citrus Heights.
GUEST OPINION: Defunding police would make us less safe
Guest opinion by Sue Frost–The killing of George Floyd was horrific — and the officers responsible have been arrested and will stand trial. But now politicians and activists are blaming everyone in a uniform. “Defund the police” has…
Protesters march in Citrus Heights to decry racism, police brutality
From Sunrise Mall to City Hall, around 100 demonstrators of all ages and races marched with “Black Lives Matter” signs along Greenback Lane Friday and Saturday, as cars honked in support.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Bulldogs, theft, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an obituary for a Citrus Heights Air Force veteran, burglary at a laundromat, Bulldog babies on CBS 13, and a Bearpaw giveaway to help frontline healthcare workers.
Citrus Heights teen spends birthday helping clean creek
Seeking to fulfill a birthday wish, a family from Citrus Heights spent the day helping local teen Josie Patik clean up a local creek and park.
Citrus Heights COVID-19 cases surpass 100; related deaths remain at 8
Latest numbers updated by county health officials on Thursday show Citrus Heights has now had a total of 101 confirmed cases of COVID-19, up from 79 cases two weeks ago. Associated deaths have remained at eight since May…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: drug arrest, water, JCPenney, obituary
Latest local news briefs include Citrus Heights police seizing cash, drugs and a loaded gun in an arrest on Thursday, an update on the JCPenney store at Sunrise Mall, and an obituary for a 90-year-old Citrus Heights woman.
COVID Q&A: Can non-family members sit together at local restaurants?
As restaurants begin to reopen for dine-in eating, questions still remain as to what restrictions are in place during life after coronavirus shutdowns…
94-year-old Citrus Heights veteran recalls service in World War II
Richard Baron, a 59-year resident of Citrus Heights and veteran of World War II, recalls being eager to serve his country when more than 160,000 Allied troops landed on the beaches of Northern France on June 6, 1944.
Doctor’s Column: My experience with virtual visits and the COVID-19 pandemic
By Dr. Christine Braid– Maintaining social distance amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult, as isolation can breed fear and depression. As a result, the nature of healthcare delivery is shifting and virtual visits with physicians are playing…
Junk pile in Citrus Heights shopping center raises concerns from residents
A pile of scattered furniture, toys, electronics and other personal items recently appeared in the Copperwood Shopping Plaza on Sunrise Boulevard, causing residents to complain about the blight on social media.
New COVID-19 cases continue to slow in Citrus Heights, region
The number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Citrus Heights and Sacramento County has continued to drop from a high point in early April.
