Community

By Supervisor Sue Frost– We are all aware that the county’s homeless population has been growing and we can see the impacts every time we leave our houses.

By Mike Hazlip— A tree removal plan from the city has drawn the ire of a resident who says the city did not solicit input from residents or sufficiently assess environmental impacts.

By Mike Hazlip— A recently shuttered auto shop and ongoing issues with homeless activity near Auburn Boulevard and Van Maren Lane have drawn concern from a nearby business owner.

Letter by Inez Robertson, Sacramento– What a wonderful story of redemption! The problem of the homeless population is difficult to remedy.

By Mike Hazlip– In a return to normalcy in Citrus Heights, Northridge Little League players and parents took the field Saturday amid cheers and a parade for the first full season since pandemic restricted large gatherings.

By Mike Hazlip— Over 800 volunteers and nine local churches provided a rotating winter shelter for area homeless in Citrus Heights during the darkest winter months, recently concluding operations on Feb. 25.

Latest local news briefs include a new principal being sought for an elementary school in Citrus Heights, an upcoming third public hearing on redistricting, and a new activities guide released by the Sunrise Recreation and Parks District.

By Mike Hazlip– Greg Dunn, who has been leading efforts to clean up a homeless camp behind his condos in Citrus Heights, says he can empathize with those living on the streets because of his own journey.

Flags and signs could be seen above Interstate 80 on the Antelope Road overpass on Saturday, where a small group gathered to show support for Ukraine as the country defends itself against a Russian military invasion.