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🌱 Patch AM: What Citrus Heights’ new budget means for streets, safety and services

Also check out 5th Annual Nevada City Oddities Show on the Citrus Heights Patch calendar

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Hi Citrus Heights! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Citrus Heights' new budget means for streets, safety and services
  • Why Citrus Heights' mayor weighed in on Sacramento's DA budget fight
  • How will Citrus Heights fit into Sacramento's new homelessness authority?

Also on today's calendar: 5th Annual Nevada City Oddities Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Blazing sunshine and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, with a high of 100 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. A Message on the City's Budget in Brief (citrusheightsmessenger.com) — Citrus Heights' city manager explains that the newly approved 2026–27 budget is balanced, maintains healthy reserves, and keeps $4 million a year flowing into local street and infrastructure work. The plan also prioritizes public safety and encourages private investment, with more details promised at the State of the City event on November 5.
   

2. Sacramento Supervisors Restore DA Funds After MOU Dispute (newsreview.com) — Citrus Heights residents may see continued misdemeanor prosecutions after Sacramento County supervisors restored most of the district attorney's requested funding for those positions and a community prosecution unit. Speaking as a private citizen, Citrus Heights Mayor Marijane Lopez-Taff urged supervisors to keep misdemeanor prosecution intact, amid debate over whether the money should instead support social and prevention programs.
   

3. Cities often squabble over homelessness. A new California law forces one community to try something different (publicceo.com) — Citrus Heights is now required by a new state law to join Sacramento County and nearby cities in a joint powers authority that will coordinate the region's homelessness response by 2028. Supporters say the mandated partnership could streamline services and reduce confusion for unhoused residents, while critics worry about added bureaucracy, costs, and the precedent of forcing local governments to collaborate.
   

4. Sacramento-area police departments to launch Blue Envelope Program for vulnerable community members (kcra.com) — Police chiefs from Citrus Heights and neighboring cities are gathering at Citrus Heights City Council Chambers to launch the Blue Envelope Program, aimed at helping residents with disabilities communicate more easily with officers. Starting today, free blue envelopes and related items will be available at participating agencies, giving local families a simple way to flag communication or support needs during encounters.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know what might be causing this?
    Water is leaking from around the base of the toilet where it meets the floor. Has anyone had this happen before? Is it most likely the wax ring/seal,… (Nextdoor Inspiration Heights)
  • My cat Kabuki got out yesterday.
    I can't find him. 🫩 I live on Stone Canyon Circle in Citrus Heights. My # 916 7472272. He has a partially shaved chest. He probably is terrified… (Nextdoor The Heights)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Citrus Heights. Apply here.
  • Texas Roadhouse posted a job opening for Sever Assistant - Busser in Citrus Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Citrus Heights here.

Ok Citrus Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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