Sunrise Blvd Project - Citrus Heights

We had the groundbreaking for the Auburn Blvd Project last week - no work has started yet.

BUT Sunrise Blvd Project has started with a bang.............. starting north of Antelope on the northwest side of Sunrise Blvd. and continuing down to almost Oak Ave. The orange cones are out and the slow down signs are in full force. Be aware, it is my understanding that even if workers have stopped working for the day or it is  the weekend those 25 mile an hour speed limit signs are still in effect. Alot of the driveways to the many businesses & strip malls along the way are blocked off but there is still one entrance available to any business.  Just be careful and cautious.

It will be inconvenient through March 2013 but I think that it will be well worth the inconvenience. Hang in there.......  slow down and be patient.

Auburn Blvd. Project Groundbreaking Event

Welcome to the gathering this morning for the official groundbreaking of the Auburn Blvd Project. I hope you enjoy this morning in pictures. These plans look great and it will be great to see all the improvements complete. I think it will make a big difference in the business community.

The event begins with introductions. A special thanks to the Bible Baptist Church (7635 Auburn Blvd) for allowing the groundbreaking on their property.

Citrus Heights Council were all out this morning. Mayor Jeff Slowey, Council Member Jeannie Bruins, Council Member Mel Turner and Vice Mayor Steve Miller

 "Groundbreaking" for the Auburn Blvd. Project. The project is officiallly underway. Be aware that the Sunrise Blvd. Project has also begun along with the Antelope Rd Project.. It will slow traffice through the city for a while but it will be worth it all at the end. Be patient. Be careful out there.

Jim Monteton. Planning Department/ President of Neighborhood #7/8 talking with Chuck Benward, Neighborhood #6 REACH Representative & REACH Treasurer

Council Member Mel Turner and Council Member Jeannie Bruins with Ronda Riviera from City of Citrus Heights

                                              Henry Tingle, Citrus Heights City Manager

A gift .......  taking home a piece of this project with a little bit of the history attached. Thank You!

Be careful out there. Remember the speed limits on all the streets with construction is considerably slower. Be aware.

Citrus Heights - Coolest City in California!! Challenge

What is the challenge? The CoolCalifornia Challenge is a fun, innovative competition between ten California cities to reduce their community-wide carbon footprints and build more vibrant and sustainable communities.

The program is a year long challenge, which begins April 1, 2012 and concludes March 31, 2013. You will build on the months, points will increase. We need you to sign up NOW.

I have put the up-to-date rankings of where Citrus Heights is in this challenge of being the "Coolest City in California" .....  I have to say that a couple of days ago we were 5th now we have slipped to 6th.

I know the population of Citrus Heights is more than 121 family's. I do know that the population in 2011 was 83,700. Where are you all? Are we going to let Davis, Sacramento, Tracy, Pleasanton and Chula Vista beat us out.........  I hope not!!

It is an easy process, first go and read about it at Citrus Heights website, now you can click on the Coolest City Challenge link there or go directly here Coolest City Challenge. On this page you will see two large buttons.......  one is SCOREBOARD and that is where you will see the Rankings that I have listed below, the other button is SIGN IN. So sign in now.

This is a big surprise to Chuck and I (but an exciting surprise)  the Benward Home is listed as #2 of the 121 families in Citrus Heights. (3591 TOTAL POINTS EARNED SO FAR - 1668 in green points, 1823 in bonus points & 100 Kudo Points) WOW, isn't this amazing but who is #1? We want to rise above them. I am sure that there are lots of other families that do as much if not more than we do ........  where are you? We need you to sign up and take on the challenge. So click on the SIGN IN button and get started. (you will need to have your PG&E & SMUD bills handy but don't just start at the most current bills - FIRST enter figures from several months back and work your way forward- TIP:if you begin with current bills it will not let you enter older ones)

CITRUS HEIGHTS wants to be the COOLEST CITY IN CALIFORNIA - help us!! Our City can win a prize of $10,000 - yes this is important for you to sign in.

It is sad to see that only 121 families have signed in when there are at least 83,700 people  living in Citrus Heights.

Rankings

Place	City Name	Points	Number of Members
1	Davis	157126	253
2	Sacramento	111215	220
3	Tracy	73180	210
4	Pleasanton	53165	151
5	Chula Vista	46639	130
6	Citrus Heights	43663	121
7	Pittsburg	14677	57
8	San Jose	8980	21
9	Gonzales	3754	11
10	Santa Cruz	400	4

Auburn Boulevard Project Groundbreaking Ceremony

Just a reminder about the groundbreaking ceremony in the morning...  Wednesday July 18th 8:30am

The Auburn Boulevard Project has been in the works since 2006 and has been dreamed of since the city incorporated in 1997. This project will revitalize a one-mile segment of historic Highway 40. Upon completion, the new Auburn Boulevard will feature undergrounded utilities, 230 new street trees, 9,600 lineal feet of sidewalks and bike lanes, 100 energy-efficient street lights, greatly improved road safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Groundbreaking Ceremony
Wednesday, July 18th at 8:30 a.m.
Bible Baptist Church Parking Lot
7635 Auburn Boulevard, Citrus Heights

Click here for the most up-to-date information on the project  

REACH OUT publication is avaialble

The latest edition of the REACH OUT (Residents' Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights) is now available. Wow, there is alot of information, activities and dates packed into those pages.

Don't miss out, download it and read it now.

Citrus Heights Campout - July 14 & 15

Want to have some time with your children or grandchildren, here is an opportunity to have fun and spend some quality time with your children/grandchildren at the annual Citrus Heights Campout   from Saturday afternoon to Sunday morning. You are in the City of Citrus Heights (close to coffee and civilization) but in the middle of the beautiful rustic Rusch Park. There are a few spots left so don't let this opportunity go by.   

Citrus Heights Community Camp Out

July 14 & 15 at Rusch Park

Registration Now Open - Space is Limited

Check-in begins at 3:30pm

Brought to you by the Sunrise Recreation and Park District in collaboration  with the City of Citrus Heights and REACH

$7.00 per person

Activities include: Swimming, BBQ Dinner, Campfire with Entertainment, Breakfast, Camping fun with neighbors or friends or family.  

For more information visit:                                                     Sunrise Recreation & Parks District or call 916-725-1585