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More Arrests, More Tech: Citrus Heights cracks down on retail theft

Sara Beth Williams–March 15, 2025

The Citrus Heights Police Department recently provided an update on the implementation and progress of a $2.7 million Organized Retail Theft…

Citrus Heights donut shop forced to briefly close after health inspection

Sara Beth Williams–March 15, 2025

A local donut shop is back open after being hit with health code violations that forced its shut down earlier this month…

New art program aims to transform Citrus Heights traffic signal cabinets

Sara Beth Williams–March 15, 2025

The City Council on Wednesday gave the green light on a new traffic signal control cabinet art program…

A look at Citrus Heights’ new plan for business retention, expansion efforts

Sara Beth Williams–March 15, 2025

As part of a five-point Economic Development Work Plan designed to revitalize the local economy, Citrus Heights has outlined several steps toward…

Citrus Heights horse vaulting coach released following arrest

Sara Beth Williams–March 15, 2025

New details have emerged in the arrest of a horse vaulting coach accused of sexual assault…

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: March 6-12

Sara Beth Williams–March 15, 2025

The latest police log incidents show an increase in vehicle violations, while showing a drop in traffic accidents…

Early morning Citrus Heights house fire displaces six

Sara Beth Williams–March 15, 2025

Fire crews responded to a residential fire early Saturday morning on Twin Oaks Avenue…

Citrus Heights Police seek identify of fraud suspect

Sara Beth Williams–March 13, 2025

The Citrus Heights Police released a photo on social media Thursday of an unidentified suspect in a case of fraud and are asking…

Large Citrus Heights landscaping supply shop shuts down

Sara Beth Williams–March 13, 2025

A landscaping supply shop specializing in hardscapes across from…

Citrus Heights council approves $7K grant for Backyard Bash event at Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–March 13, 2025

The City Council approved a $7,000 grant to the Sunrise MarketPlace, which will go toward a new Backyard Bash…

New Citrus Heights Planning Commissioner appointed to fill vacancy

Sara Beth Williams–March 13, 2025

The Citrus Heights City Council unanimously approved the appointment of a new Planning Commissioner Wednesday, who will be filling a vacancy left..

Civic Minute: What’s going on in Citrus Heights City Hall? (March 12)

Sara Beth Williams–March 11, 2025

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday will hear presentations on several arts programs, a mid-year budget forecast…

Citrus Heights mayor seeks approval for new Planning Commissioner

Sara Beth Williams–March 11, 2025

The Citrus Heights City Council will be asked this coming week to ratify Alan Utzig as an appointee to the…

Annual report details where $587k in federal grant money went in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–March 11, 2025

On Wednesday, the City Council will be asked to approve a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, which..

Citrus Heights to open Hall of Fame nominations for volunteers

Sara Beth Williams–March 11, 2025

Residents will soon have the opportunity to nominate local community members for a Chip-In Hall of Fame award…

Coach at Citrus Heights horse ranch arrested, held on $100k bail

Sara Beth Williams–March 8, 2025

A 23-year-old coach at a horse ranch in Citrus Heights was arrested Friday night on three felony charges involving inappropriate sexual activity with a minor…

Another store slated to close at Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–March 8, 2025

Another national retailer just announced it plans to close its Sunrise Mall location by the end of March…

Citrus Heights plans new programs to engage youth in local government

Sara Beth Williams–March 8, 2025

Citrus Heights is taking its first steps toward launching new programs designed to…

Annual Citrus Heights community dinner shifts away from potluck, sells out

Sara Beth Williams–March 8, 2025

An annual community dinner to be held next week will look a little different than in prior years…

Fantasy, adventure await in MVHS production of ‘She Kills Monsters’

Sara Beth Williams–March 8, 2025

There’s still time to see Mesa Verde High School’s spring production this March…

Citrus Heights police revive ‘POP’ Unit to focus on quality-of-life issues

Sara Beth Williams–March 8, 2025

The Citrus Heights Police Department announced last month the reestablishment of their Problem Oriented Policing (POP) unit…

Police, animal control officers search Citrus Heights horse ranch

Sara Beth Williams–March 8, 2025

Citrus Heights Police and animal control officers descended on a local horse ranch earlier last week…

Comic Con returning to Sunrise Mall this month

Sara Beth Williams–March 8, 2025

The Weekend Blender, an event labeled as “Not your typical comic-con,” is returning to Sunrise Mall on…

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Feb. 27-March 5

Sara Beth Williams–March 8, 2025

Latest police logs show an increase in reports of suspicious circumstances while showing a drop in 911 hangups…

Nonprofit receives more funding toward rehabbing Citrus Heights senior facility

Sara Beth Williams–March 4, 2025

Hope Cooperative has secured another $2.5 million in funds for a permanent supportive housing project at…