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LETTER: City shouldn’t use ARPA funds for fireworks show

By Linda Sue Arrowwood– I am thoroughly against any funds used for this proposal. The pandemic relief fund or American Rescue Plan funds should be used to support the people and businesses affected by the pandemic and current…

One injured in fire at Citrus Heights home

By Mike Hazlip— A fire at a home in Citrus Heights damaged the garage and attic Sunday night, leaving one person with burn injuries, Metro Fire said.

police lights and crime scene tape "do not cross"

Pedestrian, driver killed in Citrus Heights collision

By Mike Hazlip— Both a pedestrian and a driver were killed in a two-vehicle collision on Auburn Boulevard Sunday evening, police said in a news release.

Sue Frost, supervisor

COVID-19: Frost joins leaders in calling for business reopenings by zip code

Supervisor Sue Frost, who represents Citrus Heights and neighboring areas on the county Board of Supervisors, announced her support this week for reopening areas of the state by zip code — rather than county-by-county.

Strip mall on Greenback Lane undergoing renovation. Here’s what’s planned

An aging commercial strip mall on Greenback Lane near Auburn Boulevard is currently undergoing renovation to accommodate its newest tenant.

Police Lights, SUV. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

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…