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Leaves, rake, leaf pile. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

Free composting workshop hosted in Citrus Heights

Updated Nov. 17, 12:45 p.m. — Got piles of leaves in your yard? Why not try composting them? A free workshop taught by UC Davis Master Gardeners at the Sylvan Ranch Community Garden offers training on “anything and…

CHPD, SMUD pole accident. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

Truck collision severs power pole; closes Antelope Road

Updated 12:52 p.m.– A power pole was left severed at the base and dangling along the roadside this morning when a pickup slammed into the pole, cutting power and causing Citrus Heights police to temporarily shut down traffic…

Police Lights, SUV. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

Neighbor detains teens after vehicle break-in, 3 arrested

Three juveniles were arrested early Wednesday morning after a witness’ husband detained them in the middle of the street following an alleged vehicle break-in, according to a press release from the Citrus Heights Police Department. Police say the…

Jerry Smith, Veterans Day. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

Citrus Heights: Veterans honored for sacrifice, defending freedom

Nearly 200 veterans, families and community leaders took part in a ceremony and solemn march around Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights Tuesday, honoring the lives of those who fought on behalf of their county. “Our vets, they basically…

American flags. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

Local Veterans Day event today at Sylvan Cemetery

Looking for a local Veterans Day event? There’s one right here in Citrus Heights, hosted by the American Legion Citrus Heights Post 637. What: Veterans Day Ceremony When: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2014 Where: Sylvan Cemetery 7410…

Crash in middle of intersection in Citrus Heights. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

CRIME UPDATE: red-light runner fled scene of 4-car crash at Sunrise/Greenback

Citrus Heights police said this morning that a four-car accident Thursday night was caused by a female suspect who fled the scene after running a red light and ramming another vehicle in the intersection of Greenback Lane and…

Police respond to accident at a Citrus Heights intersection. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

4-car collision blocks Sunrise/Greenback intersection

Updated Nov. 8, 7:59 a.m.– A collision involving at least four cars at the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane blocked several lanes of traffic Thursday night, as about a dozen officers responded to the scene…

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Elections Office: nearly 20,000 ballots still to be counted

Updated Nov. 12, 10:16 p.m.– Following a close race, or just want to know which ballots are left to be counted?

I voted sticker. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

Close race: Miller now trails McKibbin by 839 votes in SJUSD election

Updated Nov. 12, 4:12 p.m.– Latest numbers released around 4 p.m. today showed McKibbin’s lead gaining by several hundred more votes, with a total of 839 votes ahead — beating Miller by a slim margin of less than…

RESULTS: voters re-elect Citrus Heights council; Schaefer trails by 3%

Updated 11:21 a.m. — Voters in Citrus Heights gave a nod of approval to their current city councilmembers Tuesday, with all three incumbents leading challengers by 3 percent or more, according to the latest election results from the…