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Kathy Cook Memorial Amphitheater Project Under Review

Apr 01, 2025 04:47PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Sacramento County staff continues to review the proposed Kathy Cook Memorial Amphitheater project to be built at Rusch Community Park and determine either its compliance or exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

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Kicking off Their 20th Season

Apr 01, 2025 04:42PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

It’s just after 6 p.m. on a Monday inside the Bill and Kathy Cook Performing Arts Center on Jewel Way in Citrus Heights where Citrus Heights Community Marching Band members are about to begin their weekly rehearsal.

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Storms Increase Water Allocation to 40 Percent

Apr 01, 2025 01:36PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

On March 25, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that wet and cold storms in March have allowed for another increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2025.

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California Farm Bureau Highlights Urgent Challenges

Apr 01, 2025 01:30PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass identified critical issues facing the state’s farmers and ranchers, stressing immediate action is needed to support small and mid-sized farms, streamline regulations and invest in innovative water management practices.

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Fraudulent Invoices Target County’s Planning Customers

Apr 01, 2025 01:04PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County officials have been made aware of a fraudulent email scheme targeting both current and former planning customers.

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Personnel Services Director Appointed

Mar 25, 2025 12:29PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its March 11 meeting, concurred with the county executive’s appointment of Joseph Angelo as the director of Personnel Services, effective April 7.

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Mesa Verde High’s Janessa Pena an Advocate

Mar 25, 2025 12:12PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Just a few words used to describe Mesa Verde High School student Janessa Pena are she’s energetic, bubbly and an advocate.

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Youth Football Helmet Law Proposed

Mar 25, 2025 11:53AM ● By Office of Assemblymember Avelino Valencia News Release

California Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill 708 to protect young athletes by permitting the use of soft-shelled helmet add-ons during practices and games.

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Gertrude (Granny) Thomas Celebrates 108 years

Mar 25, 2025 11:48AM ● By Elise Spleiss, photos by Elise Spleiss

On March 1, more than 100 well-wishers joined Gertrude Irene Thomas at Brookhaven Home to celebrate her 108 years of life. Family, friends and city officials were among those who attended.

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Highlighting Sunrise MarketPlace

Mar 25, 2025 11:39AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon March 18, sponsored by Atlas Disposal, focused on the transformation of the Sunrise MarketPlace and the efforts to make it a vibrant, safe and attractive destination.

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Check this Out

Mar 25, 2025 11:32AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A $2,860 donation has boosted the San Juan Education Foundation. The gift follows the foundation’s nomination as 2025 Nonprofit of the Year by the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce.

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Sacramento Hosts March for Life

Mar 25, 2025 10:53AM ● By MPG Staff

The California March for Life is set to take place on March 31 at 1315 10th St., Sacramento with a series of events to bring together pro-life advocates from across the state.

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Celebrating Dedication and Service

Mar 18, 2025 04:44PM ● By Ornella Rossi

he Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce held its 67th annual Community Awards Dinner on March 13 at the Citrus Town Event Center, honoring the extraordinary individuals and organizations that make the community thrive before a crowd of more than 200 guests.

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New Grocery Outlet to Open, JOANN Closing

Mar 18, 2025 04:31PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Several new businesses are planning to open soon in the Sunrise Village shopping center in Citrus Heights, including Grocery Outlet, which has filed plans with the Citrus Heights planning department to open in the vacant former Rite Aid drug store.

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Council Plans to Showcase Local Art

Mar 18, 2025 04:25PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Citrus Heights City Council at its March 12 meeting considered a project to wrap traffic control cabinets with local art, which would enhance community vibrancy and highlight local artists.

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Quick Serve Restaurant Proposed for Former Marie Callendar’s

Mar 18, 2025 04:22PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Citrus Heights Planning Department received an application proposal filed on January 17 from Patterson Properties of Roseville to demolish the vacant 9,372 square foot former Marie Callendar’s restaurant building on 5525 Sunrise Blvd.

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Parrotopia Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

Mar 18, 2025 04:15PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Cory and Gina Dewees, owners of Parrotopia at 5910 Auburn Blvd., Suite 9 in Citrus Heights, celebrated their fifth anniversary in business early this month, and that’s something proudly they can tweet about.

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Enhancing Sacramento Residential Care Facilities

Mar 18, 2025 03:00PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS) is working to preserve housing for vulnerable residents in our community.

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Celebrating National Social Work Month

Mar 18, 2025 02:44PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is recognizing and celebrating social workers as part of National Social Work Month.

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Who Ya’ Gonna Call? How 311 and Your Elected Representatives Can Help

Mar 18, 2025 02:03PM ● By Patsy McGavock

Have you ever seen a need or issue in your community and don’t know where to start? Whether it’s reporting potholes and fallen trees, getting help with state agencies or navigating permitting processes, 311 and the staff at your elected representatives’ offices can change overwhelmed and uncertain to efficiently and effectively resolved.

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We Prosper Together Awards $5 Million to Advance 11 High-Impact Projects

Mar 18, 2025 11:27AM ● By Blue Zones Project News Release

We Prosper Together is investing $5 million in 11 transformative initiatives across the Capital Region to advance economic resilience and create high-quality jobs.

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Two New Musicians Join the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera

Mar 18, 2025 10:58AM ● By Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera News Release

The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera received a fresh injection of artistic talent with the appointment of two new musicians to the orchestra: Dr. Laura Arganbright, second oboe, and Harry Hwang, second clarinet.

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Mulumba Led the Nation in Rebounding

Mar 18, 2025 10:51AM ● By Sacramento City College News Release

Congratulations to Sacramento City College sophomore Joyce Mulumba for leading the nation in rebounding for the 2024-2025 season!

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State Using Tech to Improve Anglers’ Experience

Mar 18, 2025 10:46AM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife News Release

- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is excited to announce the launch of a web-based platform called the California Inland Recreational Angler Survey (CIRAS), that will provide the public with helpful fishing information driven by data submitted by anglers.

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Hornets Receive Crew of the Week Honors

Mar 18, 2025 10:41AM ● By Sacramento State university News Release

The Hornets' Varsity Eight was named the West Coast Conference Crew of the Week for the team's performance on March 8 at the season-opening Sacramento State Invitational.

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TY Johnson Named to All-Big West First Team

Mar 18, 2025 10:35AM ● By University of California Davis News Release

The University of California (UC), Davis senior guard TY Johnson, one of the most dynamic two-way players in college basketball, was named to the All-Big West First Team on Tuesday, March 11, as announced by the conference.

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New Home Sales Rebounded in February

Mar 18, 2025 10:31AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

Sacramento-area new home sales slowed during the first three weeks of February before coming back strong during the last week of the month, according to the North State Building Industry Association on March 11.

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SMF Invests $2 Million in Public Art

Mar 18, 2025 10:24AM ● By Sacramento International Airport News Release

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) continues its public art program with a $2-million investment in three permanent art installations as part of its SMForward expansion.

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Los Rios Chancellor Brian King to Retire

Mar 18, 2025 10:16AM ● By Los Rios Community College District News Release

Los Rios Community College District Chancellor Brian King will retire at the end of the 2025-26 academic year.

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Annual Aquatic Invasive Plants’ Control Efforts Begin

Mar 18, 2025 10:12AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) began its 2025 control efforts for invasive aquatic plants in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and its southern tributaries (Delta) this month.

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SacSewer Offers Tours

Mar 18, 2025 10:00AM ● By MPG Staff

Reservations are now being accepted for the Sacramento Area Sewer District’s free EchoWater Resource Recovery Facility (EchoWater Facility) public tours from April to October.

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Press Conference will Highlight Priorities for Agriculture

Mar 17, 2025 05:11PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

The California Agricultural Coalition, including the California Farm Bureau, California Cotton Ginners & Growers Association, California Association of Winegrape Growers and Western Tree Nut Association, will host a press conference to discuss the group’s key agricultural priorities for the upcoming legislative year.

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Become a First Responder, Teacher and Leader through Service

Mar 17, 2025 04:47PM ● By California Volunteers, Office of the Governor News Release

On March 12, Governor Gavin Newsom and Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) Director Josh Fryday announced California is seeking 10,000 people to join the California Service Corps.

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A Message on Civic Engagement in Citrus Heights

Mar 17, 2025 04:29PM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

From the desk of City Manager Ashley Feeney

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2025 Citizens Academy Accepting Applications

Mar 11, 2025 02:39PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Interested in Learning About the Criminal Justice System? The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications for its 2025 Citizen’s Academy.

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