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Police: armed man shot by officers in Citrus Heights park

Updated Jan. 24, 8:57 a.m.– Citrus Heights police said officers shot a 52-year-old man in C-Bar-C Park Thursday night, after responding to a call from a relative who said the man had overdosed on prescription medication, had a…

Citrus Heights Water District seeks applicants to fill board vacancy

Updated Jan. 24, 2:33 p.m.– The Citrus Heights Water District has announced a vacancy for Division 2 of its three-member governing board and is currently accepting applications through February 17…

Citrus Heights police, Trikke patroller. Photo by Luke Otterstad

Citrus Heights Police try new “Trikke” tech to stop crime

You may have seen them out on patrol at Sunrise Mall already. They’re the new, three-wheeled “Trikke Patroller” electric units — the latest tech deployed by the Citrus Heights Police Department in an effort to minimize crime at…

Extreme Hummus, Mediterranean Gyro and Grill in Citrus Heights. Photo by Luke Otterstad

REVIEW: Extreme Hummus brings Mediterranean flavor to Citrus Heights

With Citrus Heights boasting a new Mediterranean drive-thru off Antelope Road, my husband and I decided to grab a bite to eat at Extreme Hummus and were soon coming back after being impressed with the taste, service and…

Pedestrian hit by car Saturday night on Auburn Blvd in Citrus Heights. Photo by Luke Otterstad

Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by car on Auburn Blvd

A 22-year-old man was sent to the hospital in critical condition Saturday night, after Citrus Heights police said he was hit by a car at 40-miles-an-hour while attempting to cross Auburn Boulevard outside of a crosswalk. Sergeant Mike…

DUI Checkpoint sign. Photo by Luke Otterstad

Weekend DUI Checkpoint nets 1 arrest, 6 tows

About 700 cars were screened by Citrus Heights police during a Friday night DUI Checkpoint on Auburn Boulevard, resulting in 14 citations, 1 arrest and 6 vehicles being towed, according to police…

Here’s how to deactivate or permanently delete your Facebook account

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YouTube Now Tracks Your Time Spent Watching Videos

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City of Citrus Heights sign, marquee. Stock photo. by Luke Otterstad

Arts, planning commissioners appointed; some vacancies left

Two board positions remain unfilled after Citrus Heights city council members voted to fill 11 of 13 vacancies on several City boards and commissions during last week’s council meeting. Vacancies for the positions were created after 13 terms…

High speed chase through Citrus Heights ends in crash, arrest

Social media accounts lit up Sunday night from local users reporting helicopters and heavy police presence near Van Maren Lane and Garden Gate Drive, with Citrus Heights police later confirming they were involved in a multi-agency pursuit of…