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Trio arrested after 120mph chase, shoplifting from Citrus Heights Walgreens

Three female suspects from the Bay Area were arrested by police over the weekend after they allegedly stole thousands of dollars in products from a Citrus Heights Walgreens and then proceeded to rob another Walgreens in Folsom.

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The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Thursday night to consider formal acceptance of a grant to purchase tasers and other police equipment, as well as consider a change in the rules regarding how items can be put…

Money pours into battle over Measure M sales tax hike in Citrus Heights

Campaign finance disclosures filed last month reveal tens of thousands of dollars in contributions are flowing into the fight over Measure M in Citrus Heights, with proponents of the sales tax increase reporting more than 30 times the…

Citrus Heights PD to host free ‘etching’ day to help reduce catalytic converter theft

The Citrus Heights Police Department is teaming up with Pastor’s Auto Care to offer a free catalytic converter etching event on October 10.

Guest Opinion: I manage a popular Citrus Heights restaurant. Here’s why I’m against Measure M

I’m Hector Alcazar, manager of the El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant in Citrus Heights. Our business is struggling to survive and our employees are struggling to provide for their families. I’m opposed to the Citrus Heights Measure M sales…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: smoke, obituary, donation

Latest local news briefs include a local church cancelling its outdoor services again due to wildfire smoke, updates on an arson report at a preschool and abuse at a daycare, and an obituary for a 34-year-old Citrus Heights…

Guest Column: What you should know about the housing market in Citrus Heights

By Beth Moran– First-time home buyers who are actively seeking to purchase a home are struggling to find one in Citrus Heights. With interest rates hovering between 2.5 – 3% and VA loans as low as 2.25%, the…

Sayonara Center adapts to help youth, families during pandemic

The Sayonara Center in Citrus Heights has been serving students after school for years, but that has changed with the COVID shutdown.

Census deadline extended again, as completion rates still lag

With some households still not responding by the Sept. 30 deadline, the US Census Bureau has again extended its deadline for the 2020 national headcount.

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What every resident should know about grant funding for cities

Grant funding, often called “free money,” is an important part of every city’s budget. But unlike a typical donation or gift, grant funding comes with strings attached.