Cooling center, Rusch Pool offer residents respite from extreme heat
With high temperatures soaring over 100 for several days in a row, the City of Citrus Heights has established the lobby of the police station as a dedicated cooling center…
A sneak peek at July events in Citrus Heights
Events planned for July in Citrus Heights include the city’s ice cream social, two theatrical productions, a youth bowl and swim camp, library events and a Single Mom Strong mid-year kickoff event…
Stars and Stripes celebration returns this weekend
The Stars and Stripes celebration in honor of Independence Day is returning to Citrus Heights on Saturday, June 29 for its second year.
GUEST COLUMN: Letting ‘non-violent’ criminals out during COVID-19 crisis?
A discussion taking place amidst the coronavirus pandemic is the reduction of jail populations due to the high risk of spreading COVID-19 in the jails.
Smoke in the sky? Here’s what was burning during Citrus Heights ‘live fire’ training
Citrus Heights residents may have seen or smelled smoke in the air on Monday and Tuesday this week near Sylvan Road, as Metro Fire crews conducted “live fire” training at Bayside Church.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: public hearing, lawsuit, obituary, school closures
Latest local news briefs include a local restaurant being sued for failure to pay rent, an obituary for a local resident who passed away of lung cancer, a public hearing regarding housing density and more.
Drive-in movie showing in Citrus Heights sells out in 24 hours. More events planned
After months of stay-at-home orders and limited entertainment options, residents quickly jumped at the opportunity to sign up for an upcoming drive-in movie showing in the Sunrise Mall parking lot.
LETTER: ‘Gestapo’ mask rule has no real exceptions
Latest letters to the editor from Citrus Heights residents present varying perspectives in favor and against mandatory masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: flag theft, obituary, BLM, grand opening
Latest local news briefs include the grand opening of a new retailer in Citrus Heights, police nabbing a theft suspect who stole flags from a business on the Fourth of July, interviews with student organizers of a local…
‘Taste of Citrus Heights’ event cancelled for 2020 after latest health order
Plans for businesses and events remain in constant flux as state and county health orders continue to change in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rusch Pool reopens for public swim, with new COVID-19 rules in place
The summertime ritual of splashing and diving is something that hasn’t been heard at Rusch Pool since the end of last summer.
Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights should fine people for not wearing masks inside businesses
When Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order directed all residents wear a face covering when outdoors on June 18, Citrus Heights Police Chief Ron Lawrence was quoted saying, “The Citrus Heights Police Department will not be criminally enforcing the…
