Citrus Heights News Briefs: arrests, fire, lights contest, local politics
Latest local news briefs include results from a weekend DUI and drivers license checkpoint on Antelope Road, a commercial fire on Greenback Lane, Supervisor-elect Sue Frost naming her new chief of staff, a “Yard of the Month” winner…
10 top Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights
For those in search of the best Christmas lights in Citrus Heights, here’s a list of 10 of the top displays in town. There’s likely no need to search any further than Orelle Creek Court for the best…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: new mayor, mortgage fraud, election certified
Latest local news briefs include a federal jury finding a Citrus Heights woman guilty of mortgage fraud, the selection of a new mayor and vice mayor for the city, and final vote count numbers from the November election.…
VIDEO: Marching band surprises shoppers inside Citrus Heights Walmart
With trumpets blaring and drums rolling, about 35 members of the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band filled the Auburn Boulevard Walmart with sounds of Christmas for about half an hour last weekend. Surprised shoppers were seen stopping to…
CHPD seeks donations for annual ‘Holiday Referral Program’
The Citrus Heights Police Department, Police Activities League (PAL) and the City of Citrus Heights are again partnering with a variety of community groups and businesses to provide gifts to in-need families this holiday season. The annual community…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Flash-mob hits Walmart, tree lighting, store fire
Latest local news briefs include a commercial fire at Cost Plus on Sunrise Boulevard, a flash-mob performance by a marching band inside Walmart, nearly 1,000 attending the annual Citrus Heights Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, a local police-sponsored donation…
Guest Opinion: The new city hall needs a replacement rose garden
Guest Opinion — On November 16, the City of Citrus Heights held a public meeting seeking input about possibly having a rose garden at City Hall. Unfortunately, few people attended. When the city demolished the old city hall,…
Citrus Heights Community Calendar: what’s happening in December
Looking for some seasonal activities around Citrus Heights this December? Local events and activities this month include several free movie showings, “Brunch with Santa” at Rusch Park, a holiday concert, and more. Here’s a dozen events happening in…
Residents pack out meeting to oppose new ARCO on Sunrise Blvd
A standing-room-only audience of concerned Citrus Heights residents filed into a small room at the new Citrus Heights city hall Monday night, eager to make their voice heard about a controversial proposal to build a new ARCO gas…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: update on paralyzed man, cop support, shopping local
Latest news briefs include Citrus Heights police sending Honor Guard members to the memorial of a fallen deputy, a local report on Small Business Saturday, and an update on a local man who was able to return home…
Citrus Heights Tree Lighting: 20th annual ceremony set for Dec. 1
The 20th annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in Citrus Heights will take place on Dec. 1, outside the newly completed city hall on Fountain Square Drive. Monica Alejandrez, assistant to the city manager, said the 2016 event will…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: police dogs, Tingle tribute, election updates
Latest news briefs include ongoing neighborhood K9 unit presentations, updated local vote count totals and election-related news, a new video honoring retired city manager Henry Tingle, and a $1,500 fine levied against San Juan’s “Yes on P” campaign.…
