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Vandalism suspect spotted, arrested within hours of social media post

A man who vandalized the car wash at Pastor’s Valero gas station in Citrus Heights was spotted and arrested about two hours after the business asked the community for help in identifying the suspect.

Measure M sales tax opponents to boycott Citrus Heights Chamber forum

A Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce forum intended to allow both sides of the controversial Measure M sales tax to present their case will likely only have one side present on Monday night after opponents of the proposed…

Citrus Heights marching band holding large Fall Yard Sale

A large yard sale benefiting the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band will be held on Aug. 28-30 and Sept. 4-7 this year, with COVID-19 safety protocols in place.

Stones Casino re-opens outdoors with dining, 24-hour gaming

A massive 5,000-square-foot outdoor tent with card tables, air conditioning and water misters opened Monday outside Stones Gambling Hall in Citrus Heights.

Report of fire at Citrus Heights laundromat draws heavy response

A fire reported at a laundry mat in Citrus Heights on Wednesday drew a heavy response from Metro Fire, visible at the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Old Auburn Road.

Citrus Heights, DUI checkpoint

DUI checkpoint planned in Citrus Heights this weekend

Another DUI checkpoint will be conducted this weekend in Citrus Heights, police said in a news release last week.

COVID-19: Re-opening date for small Citrus Heights theatre still in limbo

The stage is still set for Neil Simon’s The Dinner Party, but there are no guests for the affair since Theater in the Heights suspended performances March 17.

Al Fox

Guest Opinion: Measure M tax is needed for the future of Citrus Heights

By Albert J. Fox– Reading recent guest articles and social media content regarding the Citrus Heights proposed Measure M has been concerning. It appears some of our residents are not seeing the positive benefits or future growth potential…

Citrus Heights high schools plan for return of sports

In any other year, school would have been in session with the students returning to their respective campuses and practice in session for fall athletics preparing for the first game of the school year.

Guest Opinion: Defund the police? Not on my watch!

Lately I, as I am sure all of you also, have seen what our great nation is going through — especially with the asking of police departments to be defunded and done away with.