Gifted artist and longtime Citrus Heights resident dies at 86
By Mike Hazlip–Longtime Citrus Heights resident Ann Ragland Bowns, known for her creativity and dedication to art education, passed away on April 17. She was 86. Bowns’ granddaughter, Betsy Bowns, described her grandmother as a talented artist and a “force of nature.” “Anyone…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: flyover, police, city news, water
Latest local news briefs include an Air Force tribute to healthcare workers passing over Citrus Heights skies, concept options for improving traffic safety near schools to be presented at an upcoming Zoom meeting, and the latest news over…
Citrus Heights theatre says donors have helped cover rent during virus shutdown
Theatre in the Heights, a small venue for local theatrical performances in Citrus Heights, has been closed since March 17 when coronavirus mitigation efforts led to the statewide closure of businesses deemed non-essential.
Single moms get an early Mother’s Day in Citrus Heights
A local nonprofit organization held a drive-thru dinner and flower distribution on Saturday as a way to brighten the lives of single moms for Mother’s Day amid COVID-19 shelter-in-place restrictions.
Fifth COVID-related death reported in Citrus Heights as businesses prepare to reopen
Sacramento County health officials this week reported a fifth death in Citrus Heights associated with COVID-19, along with seven new confirmed cases of the disease over the past week.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, coronavirus, arrest
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights couple being arrested on their honeymoon in Hawaii, an obituary of a local resident, and a local salon owner considering reopening despite COVID-19 restrictions.
Art masterpieces popping up in unusual spots around Citrus Heights
In recent months, nearly two dozen green utility boxes in a heavily trafficked business district in Citrus Heights have been transformed to display works of art.
Guest Opinion: Some healthy advice for both leaders and protesters
To the protesters against public health restrictions: You object to the stay-at-home, social distance, business curtailment measures and public event cancellations as infringements on your liberty.
Guest Opinion: San Juan Water District shouldn’t delay move to district elections
Rate payers from the Citrus Heights and Fair Oaks Water districts represent over 60% of the San Juan Water District’s wholesale water service connections; however, four of the San Juan Water District Board’s five..
60th COVID case confirmed in Citrus Heights, as county extends shelter order
Sacramento County health officials extended a stay-at-home health order on Wednesday, in a continued effort “to slow the spread of COVID-19 to the maximum extent possible.”
Guest Opinion: Fatal crash sheds light on need to reconsider LED street lighting
Guest opinion submitted by Mark Baker– In February, I met with the Citrus Heights staff about the dangerous glare at the intersection of Auburn Boulevard and Greenback Lane.
Realtor’s Corner: Skipping mortgage payments during the COVID-19 crisis?
This spring certainly isn’t typical, and although real estate made the cut on the “essential services” list, our clients’ needs to make a move has challenged the real estate industry to flex like never before.
