Sylvan Oaks Library’s $2M remodel on track for re-opening this summer
By Thomas J. Sullivan–Upgrades to the existing 12,500-square-foot Sylvan Oaks Library located at the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Van Maren Lane are on track towards completion when the library reopens mid-summer 2019, according to contractors working on…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: trees, bar closure, obituary, deadly force
Latest local news briefs include a sports bar closing its door in Citrus Heights, an obituary honoring a great granddaughter of the Van Maren family immigrants, and comments from local officials regarding the death penalty and police use…
Mesa Verde ‘superstar’ students selected for Boys State program
By Thomas J. Sullivan– Three Mesa Verde High School juniors have been nominated to participate in the 2019 session of Boys State, sponsored by the American Legion. The civics and leadership session will be held from June 22-29,…
Citrus Heights HART calls winter shelter for homeless a success
By Thomas J. Sullivan– The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) is calling this year’s Winter Sanctuary program to temporarily house the city’s homeless a qualified success…
Volunteers sought for annual Creek Week cleanup in Citrus Heights
By Thomas J. Sullivan– Registration for 2019 Creek Week continues through this Friday, reminds Alta Tura, president of the Sacramento Area Creeks Council. ..
Slideshow: Pet-a-Palooza draws crowds, plenty of tail wags at Rusch Park
Dogs of all breeds enjoyed a playful day in the sun at Rusch Park during Pet-a-Palooza on Saturday, while their two-legged companions enjoyed food booths, live music and informative booths throughout the day…
Volunteers building new kitchen in Citrus Heights to serve at-risk girls
Construction has begun on a new commercial kitchen in Citrus Heights that will become part of a training academy for at-risk girls and young women…
LETTER: Citrus Heights navigator helped keep me from becoming homeless
When I first received Toni Morgan’s card, I felt the same way: what does the navigator do?
Citrus Heights News Briefs: use-of-force, shooting, Easter Bunny
Latest local news briefs include Citrus Heights council members being criticized for their position on a use-of-force bill, neighbors concerned over a rundown home, shooting suspects arrested in Citrus Heights, and the Easter Bunny arriving at Sunrise Mall…
Menchie’s hosting fundraiser to support Citrus Heights HART
Want to support a local organization helping the homeless in Citrus Heights? It’s as easy as buying a frozen yogurt from Menchie’s this Wednesday, according to a spokeswoman for the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART). The…
Meet the 25-year-old owner of ‘Rock Inc.’ in Citrus Heights
By Thomas J. Sullivan– Ian La Tondre has been the owner of Rock Inc. on Auburn Boulevard since 2014, being handed the keys by Citrus Heights musician Zac Diebels who first opened the location in 2008…
Pet-a-Palooza happening this Saturday at Rusch Park
After a one-year hiatus, the popular animal-themed Pet-a-Palooza event will return to Citrus Heights this weekend. Pet-a-Palooza will be held at Rusch Park on March 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will feature main stage performances…
