Updated 4:54 p.m., Aug. 3–
Latest local news briefs include three upcoming events this weekend, more spraying in the Citrus Heights area to combat the growing risk of West Nile Virus activity, two more residents pulling papers to run for city council, and results from a weekend DUI checkpoint operation.
Spraying continues as Citrus Heights, region at elevated risk for West Nile virus
More targeted ground spraying for mosquitoes again took place in at least half a dozen areas of Citrus Heights on Wednesday night, as the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District continues efforts to control mosquitoes and West Nile Virus activity. As of Monday, the District said 173 mosquito samples and 133 dead birds have tested positive for West Nile virus in Sacramento County. Statewide, 12 human cases have been confirmed, which is double the number of cases reported last year.
In a news release on Monday, the District said it is “very concerned” about the ongoing activity and will continue to perform targeted spraying as necessary. The District later sent an email out on Friday announcing that aerial spraying is being considered for the Citrus Heights area. For more, see story: West Nile Virus activity prompts aerial spraying consideration for Citrus Heights area)
Brewfest planned at the Rusch Home this weekend
Brewfest 2018 will be coming to the Rusch Home this Saturday, promising an evening of live music, food, and tasting from craft breweries, wineries and restaurants – with organizers promising 100 percent of net profits will benefit a local club dedicated to improving the lives of women and children. The event will be held at 7301 Antelope Rd. on Aug. 4, from 5-9 p.m.
Put on by the Soroptomist International of Citrus Heights, brew vendors will include Lagunitas and Anderson Valley brewing companies, with wine tasting from Wofford Acres Vineyards, Carvalho Family Winery, and others. Food will also be on site, provided by Bo Urban Corner, Dos Coyotes, Texas Roadhouse and others, according to BrewfestCitrusHeights.com.
Two more residents pull papers to run for city council
As of Wednesday evening, there are now 11 residents who have taken the first step to run for Citrus Heights City Council this year. The latest two names to pull papers to run for one of the three seats up for election are Michael Potter and Vince Nicholas.
Potter is in the health and wellness industry and serves as president of MPL Group LLC, which operates the Get Wellness Center at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Old Auburn Road. Nicholas worked for more than a decade as a senior executive producer for the Armstrong & Getty radio show and now works as a health coach with Optavia, according to his LinkedIn profile. In 2016, he also pulled papers to run for city council, but didn’t end up filing the papers and was not on the ballot. See prior story: Three more residents pull papers to run for Citrus Heights City Council
Citrus Town Center to host two free events this weekend
The Citrus Town Center, located at the corner of Greenback Lane and Sunrise Boulevard, will be hosting a kids camp this Friday and a Back-2-School Celebration on Saturday. According to the center’s website, Friday’s “Summer Fiesta” themed event will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon, offering some do-it-yourself projects for kids, like making maracas and mini pints. Saturday’s event will be held from 1-3 p.m., with plans for “haywagon rides,” as well as games, arts & crafts, and prizes. (See website)
More Briefly:
- DUI Checkpoint. Citrus Heights police reported one DUI/drug arrest was made during a checkpoint held on Auburn Blvd. near Twin Oaks Ave. last weekend.
