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Sara Beth Williams

Grassfire on Citrus Heights’ border reaches 1.5 acres

What began as a half-acre vegetation fire quickly spread to reach up to 1.5 acres Tuesday afternoon, according to fire officials.

Semi-truck fire in Citrus Heights sends black smoke into sky

By Sara Beth Williams– A semi-truck fire on Greenback Lane near San Juan Avenue sent thick black smoke into the air Friday afternoon, causing traffic disruptions and drawing emergency response from local fire crews. Mark Nunez, Public Information…

Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte stands with Corporal Brian Barron holding a plague that reads 'Brian Barron, Police Corporal: April 26, 2006 - May 31, 2025. // Citrus Heights Police Department.

CHPD says farewell to one of its first hires

The Citrus Heights Police Department honored the retirement of Corporal Brian Barron, a founding member of the police department, saying his law enforcement career has left a lasting legacy…

Transient arrested for arson

A late-night vegetation fire near a gas station on the corner of Antelope Road and Sunrise Boulevard was determined to be arson…

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June Events 2025: What’s going on in Citrus Heights this month?

Summer is on its way with several events scheduled for this month, including a comedy night, ice cream social, groundbreaking for a housing project…

Citrus Heights Police arrested two men who were wanted on felony charges, May 29, 2025 // CHPD

Two wanted felons arrested following foot chase in Citrus Heights

Two men with outstanding felony warrants were taken into custody on Thursday by Citrus Heights Police after a foot pursuit…

A map showing the outlined vacant plots on Sayonara Drive where 26 new houses are to be constructed over three years. // City of Citrus Heights

Groundbreaking to take place for housing project on Sayonara Drive

A project three years in the making will finally come to fruition as Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento, in partnership with the city of Citrus Heights, breaks ground on the first phase….

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Stars and Stripes celebration, fireworks to return for 3rd year in Citrus Heights

The annual Stars and Stripes Independence Day celebration is returning for a third year to Van Maren Park on Saturday, June 28…

A set of EV charging stations has been constructed near the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and

New EV charging stations under construction outside Sunrise Mall

A new electric vehicle charging station at the southern end of the Sunrise Mall appears to be nearly complete…

JOANN fabrics retailer located in Sunrise Village has officially closed. // SB Williams

Fabric retailer closes in Citrus Heights

The go-to retailer for fabrics has officially closed its doors in Citrus Heights….