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A 5-bedroom home in Citrus Heights recently sold for $1M // Google Maps aerial view

Five-bed home sells for $1M in Citrus Heights

After being listed for $1.1 million in September and dropping by $101,000 in October, a two-story home in Citrus Heights recently sold for $1 million…

Power poles stock image // Photo by 420aperture on Unsplash

Guest Column: Why I voted to approve this major solar project

By Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez– I’ve heard from some of you about the Coyote Creek solar project, and I want to clearly explain what…

A Citrus Heights Patrol vehicle was involved in a collision on Christmas Eve, 2025. // Submitted by James Collins

Christmas Eve collision leaves one Citrus Heights officer injured

A Citrus Heights Police officer was transported to the hospital just after midnight on Christmas Day after the…

The Discount Store has moved to the Grand Oaks Shopping Center. // SB Williams

Retail shuffle: Citrus Heights discount store relocates

The Discount Store officially opened at a new, smaller location at the Grand Oaks shopping center

Woman who died in Citrus Heights after being struck by vehicle identified

A pedestrian who passed away after being struck by a car in a local shopping center on May 26 has been identified.

Goats grazing at Twin Creeks Park Site open space in Citrus Heights.

Goats have returned to help with fire mitigation, weed control

A unique team of groundskeepers has made its way to Citrus Heights, and they’re already hard at work helping with weed abatement…

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…