Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, sales tax, Sunrise Mall, water shutoffs
Latest local news briefs include the temporary closure of Sunrise Mall over coronavirus concerns, a transportation sales tax measure moving forward, the death of a 71-year-old former resident, and the Citrus Heights Water District announcing a decision to…
LETTER: Old Auburn Road will always be a thoroughfare, regardless of city’s plan
So the city wants to discourage drivers from using Old Auburn Road as a thoroughfare? All roads leading from Interstate 80 to Sunrise or Hazel are used the same way.
LETTER: Single turn lanes on Old Auburn Road are working well
I live in the neighborhood and love the change to single turn lanes each way at the intersection of Old Auburn and Fair Oaks Boulevard. All the added safety steps are working nicely.
Guest Column: Program that paid homeless to work ended in failure. Here’s why
Two years ago, I wrote a column for The Sentinel outlining why I thought Sacramento County was in need of a work program for people who are homeless.
‘Taste of Citrus Heights’ event postponed until July
Sentinel staff report–Organizers of a popular all-you-can-eat fundraiser in Citrus Heights said Tuesday that the event has been rescheduled for July, following a flurry of local event cancellations due to coronavirus mitigation efforts. Taste of Citrus Heights was…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Sunrise Mall future, obituary, election
Latest local news briefs include a preferred conceptual plan for Sunrise Mall being selected by Citrus Heights leaders, an obituary for a San Juan High School alumni, and the latest vote count update for Sacramento County.
LETTERS: Citrus Heights homeless, police response, mental health
Although I applaud the fine work of our Police Department and all of our officers, I have more and more concerns about the homeless situation in Citrus Heights.
Citrus Heights carnival cancelled over coronavirus concerns
The Sunrise Mall parking lot will again be transformed into an outdoor carnival, as Brass Ring Amusements brings its annual “Midway of Fun” Spring Carnival to Citrus Heights from March 13-22 this year.
Taste of Citrus Heights 2020 to feature all-you-can-eat local food, drink
Sentinel staff report–Those looking for all-you-can-eat sampling of local food and beverages may find what they’re looking for at an upcoming “Taste of Citrus Heights” fundraiser on April 24. The fourth annual event is hosted by the GFWC…
Guest Opinion: Public transit reduces congestion for everyone
By Kat Gray–The Sacramento Transportation Authority (STA) board is currently considering alternative transportation expenditure plans for a proposed new countywide sales tax measure for the November ballot. This proposal would double the existing transportation sales tax from half…
LETTER: Reducing lanes on Old Auburn will increase congestion
[RE: City ‘leaning’ towards permanent lane reduction on Old Auburn; March 1st] I travel the corridor of Old Auburn Road five to six times a week, traveling west from the intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard. I have been…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: sales tax, cheating, arrest, obituary
Latest local news briefs include updates on the proposed transportation sales tax measure and accusations of cheating at Stones Casino, along with the local obituary of a 92-year-old resident and more. STA to hold vote on transportation tax…
