Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights approves cost-sharing plan to pave parts of Madison Ave
The Citrus Heights City Council earlier this month unanimously voted to approve a cost-sharing agreement with the county to help cover the cost of re-paving portions of Madison Avenue.
Blood donations have ‘drastically’ dropped amid COVID-19 pandemic
An emergency blood drive has been organized in Citrus Heights for April 23, with organizers citing a nationwide drop of about 200,000 blood donations amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: water issues, Gold’s Gym, layoffs
Latest local news briefs include the San Juan Water District making a controversial decision to delay its transition from at-large elections, Gold’s Gym announcing plans to reopen in Citrus Heights, and layoffs announced at the Sacramento Bee.
LETTERS: Sylvan Corners, tax proposal, water district, coronavirus
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers address topics ranging from people ignoring stay-at-home orders to problems with the water district, a proposed transportation sales tax and development at Sylvan Corners.
Police Chief: no citations issued in Citrus Heights for health order violations, so far
Citrus Heights Police Chief Ron Lawrence released a video statement Wednesday, joining law enforcement leaders in the region in announcing a stepped up policy to enforce COVID-19 shelter-in-place health orders, if needed.
Behind the scenes: a look at what it takes to be a police dispatcher
This week, April 12-18, marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which recognizes police dispatchers and others who work in the emergency communications field.
Citrus Heights now has 47 confirmed cases of COVID-19
Sentinel staff report–As of April 16, Citrus Heights has 47 confirmed cases of COVID-19, up from 31 cases a week ago. Deaths associated with the disease remain at two, according to health officials. The latest figures are reported…
Citrus Heights council narrowly votes to let $8B tax head to ballot
In a rare 3-2 split vote last week, the Citrus Heights City Council opted to give approval to a proposed $8 billion countywide transportation spending plan that paves the way for a new sales tax measure to hit…
Guest Column: Here’s what’s being done to help homeless during COVID-19 crisis
By Sue Frost– Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a large number of people ask me what Sacramento County is doing or going to do to help reduce the spread of COVID in the homeless community.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, meal donation, public hearing
Latest local news briefs include an obituary for a local Air Force veteran, a DUI suspect crashing into a patrol car, Stones Casino donating hundreds of meals, and a public hearing related to school board election changes affecting…
