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Graduating seniors Tristyn Scott (center left) and Makenzie Dawson were awarded the 2025 Sustainability Scholarship, granted through Republic Services in partnership with the City of Citrus Heights and the San Juan Education Foundation

Council Honors 2025 Sustainability Scholarship Winners

Jun 03, 2025 03:18PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the May 28 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, waste management agency Republic Services presented some highlights from 2024.

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Citrus Heights City Council honors local volunteers with proclamation

Council Proclamations Recognize Importance of Volunteers, Building Safety, Fair Housing

Apr 29, 2025 01:40PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Citrus Heights City Council issued three proclamations at its April 23 meeting to raise awareness about volunteers, building safety and fair housing.

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City Council chamber meeting to deliberate the future of Sunrise Mall

Conrad Drops Plan to Buy Additional Sunrise Mall Acreage

Apr 29, 2025 01:30PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Sacramento real estate investor Ethan Conrad, CEO of Ethan Conrad Properties, has dropped his plans to buy an additional 50 acres of the Sunrise Mall.

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City Council Increases Penalties for Illegal Fireworks

Apr 15, 2025 01:59PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Citrus Heights City Council considered amendments to the illegal fireworks ordinance at the April 9 meeting.

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Project Initiated in Citrus Heights

Apr 01, 2025 04:55PM ● By Assemblymember Josh Hoover News Release

This project is dedicated to honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the more than three-million Americans who served in the Vietnam War, including the 58,281 who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Representative Bera Responds to General Mail Theft Report

Apr 01, 2025 04:02PM ● By U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D News Release

On March 27, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) responded to a newly released U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit report on mail theft, a report he formally requested following widespread complaints from Sacramento County residents about ongoing theft and vandalism of their mail.

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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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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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City Recognizes Officers for Distinguished Service

Mar 04, 2025 01:12PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Feb. 26 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte presented three officers with the Distinguished Service Medal.

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Sunrise Tomorrow Amendment Proposed

Jan 28, 2025 09:34AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

“When Macy’s closes the two stores… (Sunrise Mall will) for all intents and purposes die,” said Sacramento-based commercial real estate developer Ethan Conrad.

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Rosario Rodriguez Sworn in as Sacramento County Supervisor

Jan 14, 2025 01:06PM ● By Office of County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez News Release

On Jan. 7, Rosario Rodriguez took the oath of office, officially beginning her tenure as the Sacramento County Supervisor for District 4.

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Chamber Hosts Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez

Dec 24, 2024 08:51AM ● By Ornella Rossi

On Dec. 17, the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce hosted a highly anticipated luncheon at the Citrus Heights Community Center, featuring newly-elected Sacramento County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez.

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City Council Swears in New Members

Dec 24, 2024 08:43AM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

Newly-elected Citrus Heights City Councilmembers Kelsey Nelson – District 1 and Tim Schaefer – District 3 were sworn in to office during the Dec. 11 City Council meeting.

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City Beautification Project Receives Excellence Award

Dec 18, 2024 02:27PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Citrus Heights City Council certified the Nov. 5 election results, swearing in the elected councilmembers at the Dec. 11 meeting for four-year terms: Councilmember Tim Schaefer will continue to represent District 3 and newly-elected Councilmember Kelsey Nelson will represent District 1.

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Rep. Bera Introduces Bipartisan Global Alzheimer’s Initiative Now (GAIN) Act

Nov 26, 2024 01:32PM ● By Office of Rep. Ami Bera News Release

On Nov. 20, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) introduced the bipartisan Global Alzheimer’s Initiative Now (GAIN) Act alongside Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Young Kim (R-CA-40).

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City Launches New Community Engagement Projects

Nov 20, 2024 08:51AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

A new Neighborhood Area Mailer project aims to increase community engagement through the design, coordination and distribution of a citywide mailer promoting all the local Neighborhood Areas.

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Looking to Serve Your Community?

Nov 12, 2024 03:40PM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

Citrus Heights encourages residents to become involved in their local community.

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Citrus Heights State of the City Nov. 14

Nov 05, 2024 05:08PM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

The City of Citrus Heights invites residents to the Citrus Heights Annual State of the City address on Nov. 14 held at City Hall from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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Sen. Dodd Returns from Ukraine, Urges Action

Nov 05, 2024 04:07PM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, recently returned from a weeklong diplomatic trip to Lviv, Ukraine.

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SacRT Partners with Sacramento County to Offer Systemwide Free Rides on Election Day to Help Drive the Vote

Nov 01, 2024 02:09PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is partnering with Sacramento County to offer free rides systemwide on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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County ROAR Program Receives Funding

Oct 29, 2024 06:40PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Health Services (DHS) has received an $8 million grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections, funded through Proposition 47, to launch a new program focused on helping formerly incarcer¬ated individuals reintegrate into society.

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Council Approves Agreement for Permanent Veterans Memorial

Oct 29, 2024 05:51PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Citrus Heights City Council’s Oct. 23 meeting, councilmembers held the final public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program allocations for 2025.

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Governor Newsom Vetoes Legislation that Would Have Supported News Publishers

Oct 29, 2024 09:16AM ● By California Newspaper Publishers Association News Release

The California News Publishers Association (CNPA) is disappointed with Governor Gavin Newsom’ s decision to veto AB 2095 (Maienschein), which would have taken important steps to modernize the publishing of public notices while maintaining the print protections for notices.

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General Election’s 11-Day Vote Center Locations Open

Oct 29, 2024 08:27AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Vote Centers in 18 convenient locations throughout Sacramento County opened Oct. 26 for the Nov. 5, 2024 Presidential General Election.

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It’s Election Season – Make Plan to Vote

Oct 22, 2024 01:12PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

We are days away from the Nov. 5 General Election and ballots should be in hand (and hopefully already filled out and on their way back to the Elections Office, either by mail or Drop Box).

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10 Statewide Propositions to Consider

Oct 22, 2024 11:59AM ● By Carol Feineman

Voters will have 10 statewide propositions to consider on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot.

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California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Urges Eligible Californians to Register, Vote, and Track Their Ballots

Oct 21, 2024 08:48AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., is urging eligible citizens to register to vote before the Oct. 21 deadline for the upcoming Nov. 5, General Election.

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Nine Commission-Supported Bills Signed into Law

Oct 16, 2024 04:32PM ● By Little Hoover Commission News Release

Nine bills supported by the Little Hoover Commission were signed into law this year, including four measures that will strengthen efforts against intimate partner violence and other legislation to address labor trafficking, organic waste disposal, and customer-centric government.

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Rep. Ami Bera Urges Passage of the Bipartisan HERO Act

Oct 16, 2024 11:15AM ● By Office of Rep. Ami Bera News Release

On Oct. 12, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) held a press conference alongside Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper, Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 President Trevor Jamison urging the passage of the bipartisan Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act.

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Interactive Database Reports if Agencies Fiscally Healthy

Oct 16, 2024 11:03AM ● By California Policy Center News Release

California Policy Center released a Local Fiscal Health Dashboard on Oct. 4 that tracks the financial health of California cities, counties and school districts.

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Vote-By-Mail Ballots Now Being Sent to California Voters

Oct 16, 2024 09:29AM ● By California Secretary of State News Release

California county elections officials have begun mailing vote-by-mail ballots to each active registered voter. California voters can expect to see their ballots arriving in the coming days.

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Generative AI Accountability Act

Oct 02, 2024 10:29AM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 29 signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will build upon recent directives from President Joe Biden and Gov. Gavin Newsom addressing the unprecedented growth of generative artificial intelligence technology by encouraging continued innovation while ensuring the rights and opportunities of all Californians are protected

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Assembly Republicans Announce Legislation to Bring Down Gas Prices

Sep 25, 2024 01:31PM ● By Assembly Republicans News Release

As Californians continue to struggle with the highest gas prices in the nation and Gov. Newsom jams Legislative Democrats with a dangerous scheme that will drive costs even higher, Assembly Republicans have introduced a series of bills aimed at providing immediate and long-term relief for drivers across the state.

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Governor Signs Sen. Dodd's Tribal Compacts Bill

Sep 24, 2024 01:52PM ● By Office of Sen. Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, announced Sept. 23 that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed his measures to ratify key intergovernmental agreements between the state and Native American tribes for the purposes of gaming.

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Rep. Ami Bera’s Office Returns Over $19 Million to Sacramento County Residents

Sep 18, 2024 10:53AM ● By Office of Representative Ami Bera News Release

On Sept. 12, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced that his office has now recovered more than $19 million in federal casework dollars to residents of California’s 6th Congressional District.

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