Updated 11:13 a.m., Oct. 18th–
Latest local news briefs include Sylvan Oaks Library facing high incidents of vandalism and crime, BEARPAW planning an expansion in Nevada, and an obituary for a 78-year-old insurance broker who operated for several decades in Citrus Heights.
Sylvan Oaks Library facing high vandalism and crime
City Councilman Tim Schaefer, who also sits on the county library board, told council members on Thursday that he was “caught off guard” to learn that Sylvan Oaks Library has had 122 incidents of vandalism or crime at the library. He said the library has the distinction of having twice the number of incidents of any other branch, and said the incidents are perpetrated primarily by “the people living in and around the property.” The councilman said he has already met with the police chief and is hopeful to work towards improving the situation.
BEARPAW expanding with new Nevada distribution facility
The Nevada Appeal reported last week that BEARPAW, which has its headquarters based in Citrus Heights, is planning to open a new distribution center in Fernley next year. The newspaper reported that the new center will serve as an “ecommerce center for its slippers, boots and casual footwear made for men, women and children.” Fernely is located about 30 minutes east of Reno, off Interstate 80. (See article)
Obituary: Kevin William Finn (1943-2021)
Kevin Finn, who operated Kevin Finn Insurance in Citrus Heights for two decades before retiring in Missouri, passed away on Oct. 5 at the age of 78. According to an obituary published last week, he served 10 years in the Navy and in Vietnam. Finn leaves behind his wife of 55 years along with five children and 17 grandchildren. (See full obituary)
*Correction: An initial version of this article incorrectly quoted Councilman Tim Schaefer as saying there were people living in and around “the library.” The term Schaefer used was “property,” referring to the library property.
