Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, homeless, smoke
Latest local news briefs include an obituary for an 87-year-old Citrus Heights resident, an upcoming event organized by an area homeless advocate, and smoke-filled skies causing the annual Citrus Bowl to be cancelled.
Volunteers help clean up Rusch Park for National Day of Service
By Mike Hazlip— Several dozen volunteers gathered outside the historic Rusch Home on Saturday to help clean up the property as part of the National Day of Service and Remembrance, a federally recognized day set on the anniversary…
New playground being constructed at Tempo Park
By Sara Beth Williams– As part of a more than $300,000 upgrade project, construction is underway on a new playground for Tempo Community Park on Fair Oaks Boulevard. The playground is currently fenced off and only partially completed.
Marching band raising funds for new amphitheater at Rusch Park
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band has begun accepting donations toward a new amphitheater to be built in Rusch Park in honor of band founder, Kathy Cook.
Guest Opinion: Pay attention to who’s running for local school board
By David Warren– “Coloured people don’t like Little Black Sambo. Burn it. White people don’t feel good about Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Burn it. Someone’s written a book on tobacco and cancer of the lungs? The cigarette people are…
Citrus Heights residential property sells for a record $1.25M
By Mike Hazlip— It’s not just the heat that’s beating records lately, a Citrus Heights residential property last month sold for $1.25 million — beating the previous record by $200,000.
Sept. 11 memorial event to be held at Sylvan Cemetery
Sylvan Cemetery will hold its fourth annual Sept. 11 memorial event this Sunday, in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Where can you go to beat the heat in Citrus Heights?
By Sara Beth Williams– With extreme, record-breaking heat and no school for students on Labor Day, families in Citrus Heights had limited options for local places to go and cool down over the weekend.
Volunteers sought for service day at Rusch Park
By Sara Beth Williams– Volunteers are being sought for a service day at Rusch Park from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 10, in honor of the National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Why this bridge is causing controversy over Citrus Heights trail project
Sentinel staff report– An obscure bridge in a little-used, largely unmaintained park bordering Citrus Heights was the subject of contention during a public hearing held last month, just prior to the City Council approving more than $10 million…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: traffic safety, groundbreaking, obituary, cancellation
Latest local news briefs include an obituary of a 71-year-old Citrus Heights resident, a groundbreaking ceremony held on Tuesday for a new high school stadium, and more.
LETTER: Speed bumps needed on San Juan Avenue to stop speeders
Letter by Mark Mitchell, Citrus Heights– [RE: City continues work towards plan to repave, widen San Juan Avenue; Aug. 23rd] Spending millions of dollars to buy property, add sidewalks, and lighting on San Juan Avenue seems to be…
