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Transient arrested in Citrus Heights after New Year’s Day stabbing

By Mike Hazlip— A man wanted for attempted murder in a stabbing on Sunday was arrested in Citrus Heights on Tuesday, a media release by the Placer County Sheriff said.

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Two Citrus Heights residents arrested after Placer County traffic stop

By Mike Hazlip— Two people from Citrus Heights were arrested on firearm, drug and other charges, following a traffic stop in an unincorporated area of Placer County, according to a news release from authorities on Wednesday.

A currently vacant lot at the corner of Antelope and Old Auburn Road has been the site of on-going homeless issues. // M. Hazlip

Charter school slated for Citrus Heights changes course for mystery site

By Sara Beth Williams– Plans to construct a new charter school on a vacant lot off Antelope Road in Citrus Heights have shifted.

Portion of Auburn Blvd closed after collision knocks down wires in Citrus Heights

POLICE: Hit-and-run likely cause of downed wires, Auburn Blvd closure

Census response rate slows in Citrus Heights

The Census self-response rate in Citrus Heights appears to have hit a plateau, as the rate rose by just 1.4% over the past 45 days. Statewide, response rates ticked up by about 4% during the same time.

Deadline approaching to run for school board, water district and city council

Ever consider running for local office?

Mitchell Farms housing development resumes in Citrus Heights

The sights and sounds of progress can once again be found at the former Sunrise Golf Course as work resumes on the 56-acre Mitchell Farms development.

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Police investigate death at Citrus Heights home

Crime scene tape outside a Citrus Heights home on Sunday caused speculation and rumors to spread on social media, as police investigated a death at a home in the area of Glen Tree Drive.

Local businesses struggle to survive during second wave of shutdowns, enforcement

Business is down by about 50% for a Citrus Heights taqueria, and a salon at Sylvan Corners has shifted operations outdoors rather than shut down completely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Citrus Heights homeschool mom shares tips for parents adapting to new normal

For 7-year-old Ben, and 4-year-old Ollie, school looks like reading a book while cuddling on the couch with mom, as LEGO’s and pink fuzzy slippers lie on the floor of their living room.

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It’s Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. Is your vehicle at higher risk?

So far this year an average of 18 vehicles were stolen in Citrus Heights per month, and those with certain vehicle models are more at risk than others.

City seeks development offers for 11-acre Sylvan Corners site

The City of Citrus Heights this month began seeking qualified developers to submit offers for purchasing and developing the 11.3-acre former Sylvan Middle School property at Sylvan Corners. Offers will be received for 120 days, through Oct. 5.