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Police using bait to nab holiday package thieves in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights police took to social media last week advising would-be thieves that the department is deploying GPS-tracked “bait” packages to help arrest anyone stealing packages from porches during the holiday season.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: bait arrests, obituary, playground delay

Recent local news briefs include the death of a man who founded one of the oldest auto shops in Citrus Heights, an update on the new playground being installed at Rusch Park, and latest news on the police…

LETTERS: Leave the wild turkeys alone

I enjoy the turkeys and wonder why others are so unhappy with them — do mockingbirds irritate them too? It seems that the areas where I see large groups varies from year to year and they seem to…

Citrus Heights Water District votes 2-0 to raise rates, fees

The Citrus Heights Water District’s board of directors voted to approve an 11 percent increase in water rates following a Nov. 25 public hearing held at the Rusch Park community room…

Christmas tree lighting

Citrus Heights tree lighting ceremony set for this Thursday

December is here, and that means it’s time for the annual tree lighting — a tradition that’s now in its 23rd year in Citrus Heights.

Citrus Heights PD: what we’re doing about wild turkey complaints

Since May 2012, the Citrus Heights Animal Services Unit has been committed to providing affordable, compassionate animal services to the citizens of Citrus Heights…

Wild turkeys, Citrus Heights. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

GUEST OPINION: Wild turkeys in Citrus Heights are out of control

My husband and I moved to Citrus Heights in 1985. No turkey problems. Fast forward to 2019 and the turkey problem is now “out of control.”

Living Local: Street names in Citrus Heights often have quite a personality

Pretty Girl Court, located in the Greenback Wood neighborhood of Citrus Heights, is one of many unusual street names you’ll find in our city…

Frozen-themed Winter Festival in Citrus Heights postponed due to weather

Organizers announced Tuesday that plans for a Frozen Winter Festival on Nov. 30 in Citrus Heights have been pushed back to Dec. 21, due to weather…

Citrus Heights Water District

EDITORIAL: Why no one listens to outrage at repeated water rate hikes

Every year that the Citrus Heights Water District proposes rate increases, you can count on a clamor of loud voices on social media criticizing the increase, along with several dozen protest letters sent to the district, followed finally…