Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights PD cracking down on seat belt violations
The Citrus Heights Police Department has launched an enforcement effort to crack down on drivers and passengers who fail to properly restrain themselves with a seat belt.

‘Underground clothing’ closet for students opens at Sunrise Mall; donations sought
The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) has announced the opening of a free clothing store at Sunrise Mall to help in-need families and students.

New Dutch Bros opens in Citrus Heights
The newest Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shop is slated to open for business this Friday at 7853 Lichen Drive in Citrus Heights, located in the Raley’s-anchored Summerhills Plaza.

Mystery Santa gives new Christmas decor to replace stolen reindeer
Jubilee Christensen likes to spread holiday cheer by decorating her Citrus Heights home each year.

Guest Column: Return to ‘Purple Tier’ is unsustainable and subjective
By Supervisor Sue Frost– In the midst of rising COVID cases statewide, on Nov. 13, Sacramento County was officially demoted to “purple tier” status, the state’s most restrictive level. These restrictions include, among other things, the closure of…

Thanksgiving food drive to be held in Citrus Heights for in-need families
Sunrise MarketPlace will be holding a “Turkey and Fixins” food drive in the Birdcage shopping plaza this Saturday to provide Thanksgiving dinners to families in need.

Measure M tax appears headed for defeat. What’s next?
Following an updated vote count released Friday showing Measure M trailing at 47%, the $12 million sales tax measure in Citrus Heights appears headed for defeat.

Daniels, Schaefer to be sworn in next month. Here’s their top priorities
Tim Schaefer and Bret Daniels are slated to be sworn in for four-year terms on the Citrus Heights City Council next month, after each received more than 60% of the vote in their respective districts.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Dog rescue, FTC letter, COVID-19
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights tanning shop being sent a warning by the FTC, updated coronavirus case numbers, and an effort by the Chamber of Commerce to allow reopening by zip code.

Citrus Heights school reopenings could be delayed further
Students in Citrus Heights may have to wait until further into next year to return to school, after Sacramento County last week reentered the most restrictive “purple tier” for COVID-19.