Citrus Heights kicks off city’s 20th birthday with reception, review
Council chambers in Citrus Heights were packed with a standing-room-only crowd Thursday night for the city’s 20th anniversary kick-off celebration. The evening began with a half-hour reception at city hall, complete with balloons, cake, and refreshments, followed by…
Citrus Heights: storm results in fallen trees, collisions & minor flooding
Winter storms from a pair of “atmospheric rivers” brought gusts of high winds and over five inches of rain to the Sacramento area this week, resulting in several trees falling onto Citrus Heights roadways, an increase in vehicle…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: theft, babies, dancing, hearings, little league
Latest local news briefs include another package theft suspect caught on camera, a Citrus Heights couple ringing in the new year with the first birth of the region, local ballroom dancing, little league registration, and several upcoming hearings…
2017 Storm Prep: Citrus Heights offers free sandbags at two locations
Citrus Heights residents seeking to prepare for expected storms and flooding this season can grab a shovel and stock up on free sandbag supplies at two locations in the city. Free sand and bags in the city are…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: SJHS theft, Crepes & Burgers, stolen truck recovered
Latest local news briefs include an update on the new Crepes & Burgers restaurant on Auburn Boulevard, a $30,000 Christmas Eve theft at San Juan High School, technology aiding in the recovery of a local stolen vehicle, and…
Citrus Heights Community Calendar: what’s happening in January
Local events and activities on schedule in Citrus Heights this January include two different crab feed fundraisers, a community awards dinner, the city’s 20th anniversary kick-off ceremony, a concert at San Juan High School, and more. Here’s a…
Will the medical office building in Citrus Heights ever be built?
Nearly two years ago, city leaders approved a controversial plan to relocate the old Citrus Heights city hall and construct a new three-story medical office building in its place, at the corner of Greenback Lane and Fountain Square…
Free Christmas tree, lights recycling offered in Citrus Heights
Through Jan. 13, 2017, Citrus Heights residents can take advantage of free curbside pickup of live Christmas trees. According to the city’s general services department, Republic Services customers can recycle their trees by “cutting the tree into pieces…
2017 marks 20 years since Citrus Heights became a city, celebrations planned
January 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of Citrus Heights becoming a city, following a decade-long battle with the county beginning in the 80’s that concluded with an election victory in the 90’s when voters approved cityhood by 62…
Watt Communities proposes huge 261-unit development in Citrus Heights
A 55-acre housing development and open-space park has been proposed to replace the golf course on Arcadia Drive in Citrus Heights, located near Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane. The 261-unit housing proposal, submitted to the city by Watt…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: guns, hot dogs, knife call, holiday hours, retiree
Latest news briefs include Hot Dog on a Stick opening at Sunrise Mall, a councilman’s call of support for concealed weapons permits, another senior city staff retirement, a heavier-than-usual police response on Raintree Drive, and an update on…
RT eyes alcohol ads for funding, launches survey for input
Should hard liquor and other alcohol ads be allowed on RT buses? Sacramento Regional Transit has launched a four-question survey to answer that question, seeking feedback from the public on whether it should begin accepting alcohol ads on…
