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…
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…
