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Citrus Heights News Briefs: Oct. 22-24

Led by Miss Captain America, the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band parades past the judges’ booth during Saturday’s Howl ‘O Ween festivities. // CHSentinel

News highlights from the past week include Citrus Heights council members officially recognizing “We Support Our Police Week,” a community “Howl O’ Ween” parade along Auburn Boulevard, and Citrus Heights police aiding in the recovery of stolen property.

Oct. 22: Police honored during council meeting, support effort

The Citrus Heights Police Department received praise from residents, businesses, and community leaders during Thursday night’s council meeting, where the week of Oct. 18-24 was officially declared “We Support Our Police Week” in Citrus Heights. As the official proclamation was read, a steady stream of community members took turns at the microphone expressing gratitude for a wide range of services and community involvement the local department is known for.
The week-long effort was spearheaded by the Citrus Heights Police Activities League to help combat negative sentiments toward law enforcement in national news, according to the group’s president, Lt. Jason Russo.

[Related: ‘Police Week’ underway in Citrus Heights to support local PD]

Oct. 23: Morning jogger robbed at gunpoint, CHPD assists in arrest

Three suspects were arrested by police after a resident had his phone stolen at gunpoint by men in a BMW sedan while jogging near Citrus Heights around 6 a.m. Friday, according to a post on Roseville’s official public safety Facebook page. Citrus Heights police responded to assist Roseville police in the area of Sunrise Boulevard and Cirby Way in Roseville, due to a similar robbery and attempted robbery being reported in Citrus Heights about 30 minutes before.
Officers made arrests after contacting two suspects fixing a tire on a nearby BMW sedan, and a third suspect was found hiding in the bushes within a search perimeter. Police said phones and “other suspected stolen property” were found in the BMW, some of which were returned to robbery victims in both Roseville and Citrus Heights. The suspects arrested ranged in age from 17 to 20 years old.
Anyone robbed on Thursday or Friday under similar circumstances is asked to call the Roseville Police Investigations Unit at (916) 774-5070.

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Oct 24: Howl ‘O Ween Parade & Harvest Festival celebrated in Citrus Heights

A parade benefiting the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band took over a portion of Auburn Boulevard Saturday morning, with various entries and costume-wearing dogs traveling along the boulevard from Twin Oaks Avenue to Rusch Park. The parade began around 9 a.m. and concluded with a harvest festival in the park. Organizer and Band Director Kathy Cook called the event successful and reported an estimated 2500 people attended the parade and festival, counting band members, parade entries, and more than 70 vendors. Parade entries were judged by a three-member panel, including Citrus Heights Mayor Sue Frost.

Several costume-wearing dogs walk past a judges’ booth during the 2015 Howl ‘O Ween parade on Auburn Boulevard. // CHSentinel

October 25, 2015
‘Police Week’ underway in Citrus Heights to support local PD

A sign in support of local police is shown outside the Safe Credit Union in Citrus Heights.

Aimed to combat negative sentiments toward law enforcement in national news, a local police charity has kicked off a week-long “We Support Our Police” campaign in Citrus Heights — gaining visible support from a number of area businesses and residents this week.

The week-long effort continues from Oct. 18 to 24 and is sponsored by the nonprofit Citrus Heights Police Activities League (PAL), which is selling large signs and blue ribbon lapels to local businesses and individuals who wish to show support for local police, according to Lt. Jason Russo, who serves as the League’s president.

“In general there’s things happening in other [parts] of the country — some unfortunate tragedies — where law enforcement is kinda being targeted,” Russo told The Sentinel, explaining the reason behind the campaign. “We think it’s an opportunity for us to put some positive information out there to kind of offset that negative tone that’s out there in the world.”

As of Tuesday, large signs in support of local police were seen in front windows of businesses like Riebes Auto Parts on Auburn Boulevard and Safe Credit Union on Sunrise Boulevard.

At Riebes, customers were greeted with a sign reading, “We support our police,” with smaller text stating, “We, the residents and businesses of Citrus Heights, support our Citrus Heights Police Department and local law enforcement.” A prominent blue ribbon printed in the middle of the sign includes the League’s logo.

Riebes Store Manager Sean Brown said he put the sign up in his store to show support for Citrus Heights police officers, who he said go out of their way “to be sure we are safe and protected.” He said anytime his store had issues, police have been “very quick to respond.”

Brown said his store has had past issues with homelessness and alarms — with a most recent incident blocking off his business with police tape over the weekend, due to shots being fired in a nearby home on Walnut Drive. Asked whether his support sign would be up for just the week, Brown responded, “I think that’s gonna be there for a while.”

[Related: Man arrested for allegedly firing gun in Citrus Heights home]

Police said the week-long effort will also include a proclamation being presented during this Thursday’s city council meeting, as well as at the “Howl ‘O Ween” Parade and Harvest Festival at Rusch Park this Saturday.

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Those interested in purchasing signs or lapels during the week can contact PAL at (916) 727-4820.

October 21, 2015
Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Oct. 19-24)

Updated Oct. 21, 9:37 a.m.–
Events around Citrus Heights this week include a “Howl ‘O Ween” parade, fall family festival, a “Make a Difference Day,” and more. Here’s what’s happening:

ALL WEEK:
Veterans art display. Continuing all week — and through Nov. 11 — a gallery of veterans art previously on display at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. will be on display in Citrus Heights. The free display can be viewed from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day, at 5925 Birdcage Centre Ln., in D102, behind Ulta. (See more)

Support police week. The week of Oct. 18 to 24 has been dubbed “We Support Our Police Week,” according to a press release from the Citrus Heights Police Department. The week is set to receive official recognition at the Citrus Heights city council meeting on Thursday, and banners and blue ribbon lapels are being sold to local businesses and individuals who wish to show support for local police. (See full story)

THURSDAY, Oct. 22–
City council meetings. A council study session is set to begin at 6 p.m. to cover updates on stop sign installation procedures and progress on the City’s Pedestrian Master Plan. Following the session, the council will hold its regular 7 p.m. meeting, where a final decision is set to be made on an ordinance expediting permits for small residential rooftop solar systems and a separate ordinance amendment addressing allowable electronic and off-site signage. The council is also set to approve a resolution to address potential loss of funding sources related to delays in the Sunrise Boulevard Complete Streets and Antelope Road Safe Routes to School Project. Both meetings will take place in the Community Center, at 6300 Fountain Square Dr. (See agenda packet)

High school football game: The San Juan Spartans are scheduled to play a 7 p.m. game on Thursday against the Rio Vista Rams. The game will take place at San Juan High School. (See Spartans 2015 schedule)

SATURDAY, Oct. 24–
Make a Difference Day. Local participation in a nationwide “make a difference” effort will feature a community volunteer effort at the Sylvan Ranch Community Garden. A note on the City’s calendar says refreshments will be provided and encourages volunteers to join with “neighbors, local service organizations and AmeriCorps for the day — or for an hour or two,” between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday. The garden, located at the corner of Sylvan and Stock Ranch roads, was started in 2009 and is “dedicated to sustainable organic growing methods, garden learning opportunities and community spirit,” according to its web site.

Howl ‘O Ween Parade & Festival. A parade benefiting the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band will kick off at 9 a.m. and travel along Auburn Boulevard from Twin Oaks Avenue to Rusch Park. The parade is scheduled to include a canine costume contest, marching band competition, and contests for classic cars, businesses and neighborhood associations. A harvest festival in Rusch Park will follow at 10 a.m., with food vendors, crafts, live performances and demonstrations. (See event flier)

Fall Family Fair. Citrus Town Center will hold its annual fall fair on Saturday, with scheduled activities including free pumpkins from Sprout’s, horse-drawn hay wagon rides, costume characters, arts and crafts, and a special kids area. The event is scheduled for 12 – 2 p.m. at the shopping center’s location on the corner of Greenback Lane and Sunrise Boulevard. (See event page)

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October 19, 2015