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Assemblyman Gallagher Addresses Homelessness

Sep 05, 2024 12:28PM ● By Mitch Barber

According to a 2023 report to Congress by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development there were 181,399 homeless individuals in California.

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Victim Advocates, Law Enforcement Call for Rejection of Senate Bill 94

Sep 05, 2024 11:58AM ● By Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher News Release

Measure Will Allow Violent Murderers Out of Prison Early

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Battle of the Bands Helps Veterans

Sep 05, 2024 10:27AM ● By Elise Spleiss

The historic Rusch Home and Gardens in Citrus Heights is the site for the Sept. 14 annual Battle of the Bands and BBQs event to raise funds to assist American Legion Post 637

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Playmakers Teaches Kindness, Character Through Flag Football

Sep 05, 2024 10:12AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Playmakers organization is a nonprofit that works with local youth to build character through free sports programs throughout the year

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Suicide Prevention Month Can Save Lives

Sep 05, 2024 09:51AM ● By MPG Staff

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and discuss this urgently increasing crisis

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Nature Savers Reel in Line

Sep 05, 2024 09:41AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A volunteer team has taken on a mission to clear miles of abandoned fishing line from local rivers and waterways

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Assemblyman Hoover urges Governor Newsom to Sign Legislation Improving Accountability Over Homelessness Spending

Sep 03, 2024 01:36PM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

A (MPG) - On Saturday, Aug. 31, Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) announced the passage of Assembly Bill 2903 out of the Legislature, which would require state-run homelessness programs to annually report cost and outcome data to the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH).

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Maddocks Elevated to Women’s Tennis Associate Head Coach

Aug 27, 2024 11:17AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

After helping lead the Sacramento State women’s tennis team to a pair of Big Sky Conference trophies and its first NCAA Tournament berth in a decade, Jack Maddocks has been elevated to the position of associate head coach with the program it was announced on Aug. 23.

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Men’s Soccer Strikes Early

Aug 27, 2024 11:03AM ● By Sacramento State Athletics News Release

Sophomore Donovan Sessoms wasted little time in getting the Sacramento State men’s soccer team’s season off to a celebratory start, scoring in the fifth minute for an early lead, but the Hornets could muster little after that as visiting Utah Valley netted three unanswered goals en route to a 3-1 victory on Thursday evening at Hornet Soccer Field.

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Home Depot Revamps Veterans Home

Aug 27, 2024 10:34AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

In a heartfelt display of community spirit, Home Depot has completed a significant renovation project for David Marcucci, a local veteran whose home in Carmichael was in dire need of repair

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Luncheon Highlights City Progress and Future Plans

Aug 27, 2024 09:36AM ● By Ornella Rossi

During the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon on Aug. 20, keynote speaker Citrus Heights City Manager Ashley Feeney highlighted the community's recent achievements and outlined plans for further development.

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MikesPlayground Fundraiser Unites Community

Aug 27, 2024 09:05AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

MikesPlayground, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating accessible playgrounds for children with special needs, held its inaugural fundraiser on Aug. 24 at San Juan Park, 5509 Mariposa Ave.

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Non-Medical Grade Silicone Injection Homicide Suspect Arrested in 2013 Case

Aug 21, 2024 09:40AM ● By Citrus Heights Police Department News Release

Citrus Heights Detectives have announced the arrest of 49-year-old Alejandra Aguilera-Ortega for homicide

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Restaurants Row: Lou’s Burgers Here to Stay

Aug 19, 2024 05:26PM ● By Janice Row

Lou’s Burgers is at 6229 Watt Ave., North Highlands

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California Seizes More Than $120 Million in Illegal Cannabis

Aug 15, 2024 12:44PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

In strong support of California’s legal cannabis market, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that since January, California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) has seized more than $120 million worth of illegal cannabis, destroyed nearly 37 tons of unlicensed cannabis, including 122,914 illegal plants.

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Twin Rivers Unified Receives Prestigious Award

Aug 15, 2024 12:21PM ● By Twin Rivers Unified School District News Release

Twin Rivers Unified School District is the only Sacramento area school district and one of six statewide to receive the prestigious 2024 Unity Latino Education Advancement and Distinction (LEAD) Award from the California Latino School Boards Association (CLSBA).

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Re-Imagine North Watt Project Suggestions Open

Aug 15, 2024 12:11PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County has received thousands of comments and suggestions about how to improve the North Watt Avenue Corridor, and they are looking for more before the end of August.

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Circus Vargas Returns with the Ultimate Entertainment Extravaganza

Aug 14, 2024 11:57AM ● By Circus Vargas News Release

Get ready to witness the most extraordinary display of talent and wonder under the Big Top. Circus Vargas is back with its all-new 2024 production, ‘Jubilé! An Epic World Celebration!’

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Hot Jazz Jubilee 2024 to Sizzle

Aug 14, 2024 11:51AM ● By MPG Staff

The ninth annual Hot Jazz Jubilee will feature four days of music and entertainment over Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 to Sept. 2, under one roof.

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Educating on Fentanyl and Opioid Overdose/Poisoning

Aug 14, 2024 11:37AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Fentanyl poisoning has now become the leading cause of death among adults ages 18 to 45, surpassing suicide, gun violence and car accidents, according to Sacramento County officials.

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California’s first-in-the-nation earthquake warning system notified millions ahead of quake

Aug 08, 2024 11:23AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Continuing to lead the country in emergency management and disaster preparedness, California’s first-in-the-nation Earthquake Early Warning System—launched under Governor Gavin Newsom’s leadership—provided advance notification to millions of Californians.

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Handel’s Ice Cream is Coming to Citrus Heights

Aug 07, 2024 09:24AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

A delicious, cold treat is coming to Citrus Heights as a new Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream store at 8055 Madison Ave. looks to open soon in the Almond Orchard Shopping Center.

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Nonprofit Community Support Fund Open for Applications

Aug 07, 2024 09:14AM ● By Citrus Heights News Release

Since July 16, nonprofit organizations can submit Non-Profit Community Support Fund applications. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Aug. 16.

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Local WWII Veteran to Celebrate 100th Birthday

Aug 07, 2024 09:08AM ● By Annie Kerr

It’s not every day that a figure in the community turns 100 years old, let alone a World War II veteran.

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Time to Strike Up the Band

Aug 01, 2024 03:34PM ● By Story and photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

It’s a busy time of the year for Tague Band Instrument Services in Citrus Heights as its four repair technicians and owner Kris Tague inspect, service and repair more than 1,200 brass band instruments to get them ready for the start of a new school year.

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Hundreds of Dialysis Caregivers to Picket Across California Over Staffing, Safety, Patient Care Problems

Jul 24, 2024 09:15AM ● By SEIU-UHW News Release

Workers at 26 Fresenius, Satellite Healthcare, and U.S. Renal clinics say understaffing, unsafe working conditions, low wages created a crisis putting patients and workers at risk.

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PRIDE Industries Hosts National Hire a Veteran Event

Jul 23, 2024 03:29PM ● By Ornella Rossi

PRIDE industries is gearing up to celebrate National Hire a Veteran Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25, with a dedicated recruiting event at the PRIDE Industries Career Hub at 7011 Sylvan Road.

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Shenanigans Afoot!

Jul 22, 2024 10:54AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Shenanigans Kitchen and Bar opened for business at the Madison and San Juan Avenue corner last weekend

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New Starbucks Proposed for Stock Ranch

Jul 18, 2024 10:16AM ● By Tom Sullivan

The Citrus Heights Planning Department has taken under review a Design Review Permit and Use Permit to build a new Starbucks coffee shop at 6970 Auburn Blvd. in Stock Ranch

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American Watercolor Society Brings Exhibit to Carmichael

Jul 17, 2024 05:03PM ● By Sacramento Fine Arts Center News Release

American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition from New York will be in town Aug. 6 through Aug. 31 at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael

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Arcade Creek’s Stellar Season Ends at NorCal Tourney

Jul 17, 2024 04:41PM ● By Mike Powers, photos by Mike Powers

A dream season for the 50/70 team from Arcade Creek Little League ended at the Northern California State Championship Tournament last week at Brooktree Park in Citrus Heights

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California Capital Airshow Soars at Mather

Jul 17, 2024 04:29PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow took over the skies at Mather Airport on July 13 and 14, delivering a weekend packed with aerial acrobatics and community engagement

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Student Arrested for Armed Robbery at Del Campo High School

Jul 16, 2024 01:45PM ● By Sacramento County Sheriff's Office News Release

At approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, Sacramento County Sheriff North Patrol Deputies responded to Del Campo High School for the report of a student being robbed at gunpoint

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