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Electrical fire destroys shed in Citrus Heights neighborhood

Sirens and flames lit up the night in Citrus Heights just after 10 p.m. Wednesday, as a blaze quickly destroyed a shed and threatened a home on Evening Way near Rollingwood Boulevard. Fire crews dispatched to the 7400…

The Citrus Town Center, stock photo. Citrus Heights Sentinel. Photo by Luke Otterstad

Town center cancels Dec. 12 holiday event due to rain

An outdoor holiday event scheduled to take place at the Citrus Town Center this weekend has been cancelled due to the likelihood of rain, according to postings on the shopping center’s social media accounts Thursday morning. The two-hour…

Mosquito

Citrus Heights seeks applicants for mosquito control board

Through Dec. 18, the City of Citrus Heights is accepting applications for a spot on the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Directors.

Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Dec. 7-12)

Local events going on in town this week include a craft fair, public hearings on red light cameras and marijuana cultivation, and a seasonal event with free carriage rides at the Citrus Town Center. CHPD fundraiser. A two-day…

Pedestrian accident

Man hit on Auburn Blvd Friday night expected to survive, police say

Citrus Heights police said a pedestrian hit near Walmart on Auburn Boulevard Friday night is “going to be okay,” although an elderly woman struck on the boulevard two weeks ago suffered a far worse fate. Police Sgt. Nicole…

Pedestrian accident, auburn blvd

Pedestrian hit on Auburn Blvd near Walmart

One lane of Auburn Boulevard at Carriage Drive was closed down by police Friday night after another pedestrian was hit while crossing the roadway. Although a police spokesperson was unavailable on scene, the driver of the vehicle involved…

Sierra Clayborn

Citrus Heights woman says sister died in San Bernardino shooting

A Citrus Heights woman says she’s devastated after learning Thursday that her 27-year-old sister was one of the 14 killed in the San Bernardino shooting this week, according to a statement on her social media. “I just found…

Citrus Heights Christmas Tree Lighting

Citrus Heights News Briefs: tree lit, city hall update, water use

Highlights from a few Citrus Heights happenings this week include walls being raised at the new city hall building, the City’s official Christmas tree being lit, and latest water conservation figures being released for the area. Citrus Heights’…

House fire, citrus heights

Deadly Citrus Heights house fire closes lanes on Sunrise Blvd

Metro Fire officials confirmed at least one person is dead Wednesday after an early morning fire engulfed a home on Sunrise Boulevard near Oak Avenue. Fire crews responding to the scene just before 5 a.m. found a “well-involved”…

Citrus Heights This Month: what’s happening in December

Seasonal events around Citrus Heights this month include the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, several holiday concerts, a craft fair fundraiser, blood drive and more. Here’s what’s on schedule: