Citrus Heights Sentinel
CHP awards Citrus Heights police for traffic safety efforts
The Citrus Heights Police Department (CHPD) was presented with a “first place” award by the California Highway Patrol last week, being recognized for local efforts to reduce collisions and improve traffic safety in a statewide competition. Competing in…
Citrus Heights 1,800-lb pumpkin wins biggest-in-state prize
A brother-sister team from Citrus Heights was recognized this week in a world championship weigh-off for growing the largest California pumpkin entered this year, with the massive gourd requiring a forklift and special harness to be placed on…
Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Oct. 12-17)
A busy weekend is ahead for Citrus Heights event-goers this week, with upcoming events including a “Brews & Boos” concert, craft fair, art displays and more. Here’s what’s happening: MONDAY, Oct. 12 – Columbus Day. Post offices will…
Citrus Heights Water District: customers reduced use by 40%
Updated Oct. 8, 4:43 p.m.– Citrus Heights water users have succeeded in beating state-mandated conservation goals through the hot summer months, reporting an average 40 percent drop in water consumption for June, July and August. “We’re exceeding our…
Police: social media helped locate missing Citrus Heights girl
Citrus Heights police said an “at-risk” 12-year-old girl reported missing from her home Monday evening was safely located by police at a Sacramento address Tuesday, after detectives monitoring her social media postings determined a possible address she might…
Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Oct.5-10)
Local events happening around Citrus Heights this week include a chili cook-off and car show, a city council meeting, and a football game between Mesa Verde and San Juan high school teams. Here’s what the week looks like:…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Oct. 1- Oct. 3
Updated Oct. 4, 2:33 p.m.– October in Citrus Heights kicked off with a new report on water conservation for local users, smokey skies from a nearby rail yard fire and thousands of dollars raised at a local veterans…
Citrus Heights This Month: what’s happening in October
A flurry of festive local events and activities are planned around Citrus Heights this October, including the annual Pumpkin Farm attraction, a “Brews & Boos” concert, a Fall Carnival at Sunrise Mall and more. Here’s a list of…
Local pumpkin farm kicks off season with hayrides, corn mazes
The Pumpkin Farm in Citrus Heights will open its annual month-long “farm experience” on October 2 this year, featuring activities like a corn maze, farm zoo and a 30-foot tower slide. Tucked away off Old Auburn Road near…
Citrus Heights ‘Battle of the Bands’ BBQ event to support vets
Updated Sept. 29, 5:25 p.m.– Featuring an afternoon of bands, bounce houses, and barbecue, the Citrus Heights Rusch House will be home to an inaugural fundraiser on October 3 to benefit a local veterans fund. Gates are scheduled…
