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CFL light bulbs. Photo by Luke Otterstad

SATURDAY: Final Free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off

This Saturday, Citrus Heights residents will have a final free opportunity to dispose of hazardous items like paint, cleaning supplies, vehicle batteries and fluorescent light bulbs, at the last of three Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off events held in…

Sunrise Blvd, Sungarden Dr. to get new stoplight. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

City gives ‘green light’ for addt’l $2M stoplight on Sunrise Blvd

A new multimillion-dollar traffic light project on Sunrise Boulevard received the go-ahead from the Citrus Heights city council last month, with work scheduled to begin in November, according to General Services Director David Wheaton…

VOTER FORUM: City Candidates Divided on Taxes, New Hall & Prop 47

Updated Oct. 13, 8:44 a.m. — A Citrus Heights city council candidate forum was broadcast live on Metro 14 television Saturday, revealing significant differences between the five candidates on a variety of local issues, with each candidate also…

Prison Bars, photo by Michael Coghlan

City Council Votes 5-0 to Oppose Prop 47

Citrus Heights city council leaders unanimously voted Thursday to oppose California’s Proposition 47, following a recommendation by Police Chief Christopher Boyd about the controversial ballot measure which seeks to reduce penalties for certain nonviolent drug and property crimes.…

Volunteer Work Day Held for Historic Rusch Home

Citrus Heights’ Rusch Home got a free face-lift inside and out, as community workers were invited to volunteer at the historic landmark on Saturday morning.

"Bait vehicle" warning signs in Citrus Heights // photo credit: Luke Otterstad

‘Bait Vehicle’ Signs Raise Questions from Residents

Ever wonder what’s going on with the large “bait vehicle” signs around Citrus Heights? If so, you’re not alone, as questions about the signs have been brought up by residents at several community meetings in the past few…

Citrus Heights city council signs, election 2014

Local Elections: Two Upcoming Forums for City Council Race

Want to know more about who’s running for Citrus Heights city council this year? With candidate forums set for October 11 and October 16, voters in Citrus Heights will soon have a chance to learn more about the…

Main entrance of proposed new city hall off Fountain Square Drive in Citrus Heights.

GALLERY: Artistic Images of Proposed New City Hall

These preliminary artistic renderings of a proposed new Citrus Heights city hall were presented to the city council by Rod Johnson from by Capital Partners Development Co. during their September 25 meeting. The council voted 4-0 to select…

HD Supply coming to Citrus Heights October 15

HD Supply, Stein Mart Open this Month in Citrus Heights

October marks the opening of two large businesses in Citrus Heights, with Stein Mart opening its doors for the first time today in the Marketplace at Birdcage, and HD Supply scheduled to open the 15th on Greenback Lane…

WORKSHOP: City Seeks Community Input to Assess Needs, Direct Funds

If you’re looking for an opportunity to provide input on how taxpayer dollars should be spent in Citrus Heights, the City has a workshop for you this Wednesday night. “We would like you to attend a Community Needs…