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Hello Citrus Heights! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Citrus Heights' new Blue Envelope could change police encounters
  • How a new homelessness agency could change services in Citrus Heights
  • Police seek tips after woman last seen in Citrus Heights disappears

Also on today's calendar: 2027 Medicare Information and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Very hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 98 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Sweltering heat with sunshine, temps: high: 100, low: 63.
  • Tuesday: Blazing sunshine and very hot, with a high of 101 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Citrus Heights Vice Mayor champions Blue Envelope program throughout region (citrusheightssentinel.com) — Citrus Heights leaders have launched the Blue Envelope Program citywide, giving residents with disabilities or special needs a simple way to signal they may require extra support during police or emergency interactions. Vice Mayor Porsche Middleton and Citrus Heights Police helped secure regional adoption, with free, voluntary blue envelopes and accessories now available through participating agencies to improve communication and safety.
   

• Newsom signed a lot of bills into law. Which mean the most to the Sacramento region? (abridged.org) — Citrus Heights will be part of a new regional homelessness and housing agency mandated by a recently signed state law, potentially reshaping how services are coordinated locally. Other new laws highlighted include daycare options in state offices, stricter fireworks rules, fire-resilient home certifications, and limits on new community college bachelor's degrees, while some telework and flood-protection bills were vetoed.
   

• Family and SLTPD ask for public's help in locating missing woman (tahoedailytribune.com) — A woman last seen in Citrus Heights on September 17 has been reported missing, and South Lake Tahoe Police are asking anyone with information to come forward. Lisa Harlow, also known as Lisa Knutsen, is described as 5'6", about 195 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes, and tipsters are urged to call SLTPD or a listed family contact.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors!
    My neighbors bird just flew out of her cage while taking her to the car to get her wings clipped. She flew from Monte Corita circle in Citrus… (Nextdoor Park Oaks)
  • Saw this on Facebook and sharing here:
    "this dog was found at walmart on auburn. finder took to front street and gave wrong location and removed her original post. In case someone is… (Nextdoor Sunrise Terrace)
  • Panera posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Citrus Heights. Apply here.
  • Olive Garden posted a job opening for Prep Cook in Citrus Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Citrus Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Orangevale

  • Game Night; Vista, Folsom, Oak Ridge, Casa win; Cordova suffers first loss in week 6 (folsomtimes.com)

Fair Oaks

  • October live music in Sacramento: Porchfests, Halloween rock and touring favorites (sacbee.com)
  • Families, advocates fight new California parole pathway for those serving life sentences (kioncentralcoast.com)

Carmichael

  • Kaiser Permanente Cuts 147 Jobs Across California, San Diego Hit Hardest (libertyonenews.com)
  • 82 Fascinating Photos That Teach About History In A Way School Can't (boredpanda.com)
  • Your guide to the candidates for Folsom City Council's 5th District race (sacbee.com)

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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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