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Construction continues at new facility on Dewey Drive amid COVID-19 shutdowns

Construction of a more than 40,000-square-foot facility has continued to progress on Dewey Drive, between Greenback Lane and Madison Avenue, unhindered by shelter-in-place orders that exempt construction as an essential service.

Citrus Heights business owners ‘in limbo’ awaiting end to virus shutdowns

Steve Dismukes, owner of Corner Pocket Sports Bar in Citrus Heights, used to look forward to each March being his highest income month each year — until this year when his business shut its doors in mid-March following…

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.

Dad, daughter recovering after deadly collision in Citrus Heights

A father and his six-year-old daughter are still recovering after a head-on collision in Citrus Heights left them seriously injured and killed two others.

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What happened to Yippie’s Playcenter in Citrus Heights?

Several months before Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered businesses deemed “non-essential” to be shut down in California, a newly opened 5,800-square-foot kids play center in Citrus Heights had already shut its doors for good.

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.

Obituary: Anna May Dill, a life that touches others goes on forever (1931-2020)

Anna May Dill passed away peacefully on April 17, 2020 at age 88.

Guest Column: Navigating parenthood during a pandemic

Families across the country are adapting to a new in-home routine to keep themselves and others safe during this unprecedented time. As many are facing adjusted school and work days, here are some tips to help keep kids…

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CHPD awarded $600k grant for new anti-tobacco cop, wrapped vehicle

By Mike Hazlip– Citrus Heights City Council members on Thursday unanimously voted to accept a $606,000 grant to curb youth tobacco use over a three year period.