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Sara Beth Williams

Several district and regional state leaders were in attendance at the unveiling of 6 new electric school buses on July 25, 2024. // Courtesy of San Juan Unified School District

San Juan Unified kicks off school year with electric buses

San Juan Unified School District Board members, transportation staff, and community leaders recently celebrated the unveiling of six new all-electric buses, just in time for the beginning of the school year.

Vereans Community Center

Veteran’s Community Center to hold annual Hawaiian Luau fundraiser

The Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights is hosting its fourth annual Hawaiian Luau fundraising event on Saturday, Aug. 24…

The landscaping is now barren along Auburn Blvd. // SB Williams

Large trees, landscaping torn up on Auburn Blvd. Here’s why

Much of the landscaping including some mature trees along Auburn Boulevard from Rusch Park to the northern city limits now lays barren, prompting questions from some as to why…

A diagram of lot lines for a parcel of land at 6498 Sylvan Rd.

Citrus Heights council approves purchase of vacant church land; Vice Mayor questions investment

The Citrus Heights City Council voted 4-1 on Wednesday to approve the purchase of vacant land on Sylvan Road owned by Bayside Covenant Church…

Planning commission meeting, Aug 13

Proposed ban on new recycling centers in Citrus Heights draws split vote

The Citrus Heights Planning Commission on Tuesday voted 4-3 to forward a recommendation to the City Council regarding the approval of various amendments to the city code…

City Council approved 2 alcohol licenses for a future Amazon Fresh, on Aug. 14, 2024

Future Amazon Fresh store in Citrus Heights to feature alcohol tasting area

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve a letter allowing for the issuance of an alcohol license to an incoming Amazon Fresh grocery store…

suspicious vehicle

Citrus Heights police seek to identify suspect after deadly house fire

The Citrus Heights Police Department has released new information regarding a deadly house fire that occurred in June and is seeking information from the public…

Crews on the roof of a burning house

Victim hospitalized with major burns after Citrus Heights duplex fire

Authorities said one person was rescued from a burning duplex building early Thursday morning, along with a dog…

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Citrus Heights council to consider new animal shelter contract

With cost increases and shelter overcrowding, the Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday will consider…

Only one candidate filed for District 3 seat. What happens now?

As of the close of the nomination period on Friday, Aug. 9, Councilman Tim Schaefer was the only candidate to file…