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Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, $154k refund, traffic safety grant

Latest local news briefs include an obituary of an 83-year-old former Citrus Heights resident, the City Council approving a $154,000 refund to a local developer, and the Police Department being awarded a new safety grant to fund DUI…

Police Lights, SUV. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

Citrus Heights man arrested in Placer County burglary

Sentinel staff report– The Placer County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that a 49-year-old man from Citrus Heights was arrested for first-degree burglary, after several residents arrived home and called 911 upon hearing people inside.

Shoplifting suspects stopped in Citrus Heights with over $3k in Nike apparel

Sentinel staff report– Five suspects were arrested Tuesday in Citrus Heights after their silver Acura was spotted following a shoplifting incident at a sporting goods store in Roseville, police said Thursday.

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…