Sunrise Mall blood drive offers donors free State Fair tickets
In exchange for giving a pint of blood at a “bloodmobile” station at Sunrise Mall this weekend, donors will be able to redeem a free ticket to the California State Fair — part of the latest effort to…
Helicopter, fire crews battle blaze near Citrus Heights golf course
Updated 5:43 p.m.– Police blocked off Arcadia Drive temporarily Monday afternoon as a helicopter and fire crews fought a one-acre brush fire near the Sunrise Golf Course in Citrus Heights. “It burned right up to the golf course…
Citrus Heights This Week: what’s going on around town (6/15-6/21)
Local events and community meetings around Citrus Heights this week include a blood drive offering free tickets to the State Fair, a meeting featuring the police chief, and a free drop-off event for hazardous waste, among other things.…
Citrus Heights This Week: what’s going on around town (6/8-6/14)
Looking for something to do in Citrus Heights this week? Local events include a Brewfest, an outdoor movie showing of “The Boxtrolls,” a free kids camp, several city government meetings, and more. Tuesday: For those thinking about starting…
Officials: Citrus Heights apt fire originated in dishwasher
About two dozen firefighters, including a Metro Fire heavy rescue unit and support personnel from Folsom Fire Department, responded to a Citrus Heights apartment fire on Sunrise Boulevard Monday morning — later determining the fire began inside a…
Basketball charity: Citrus Heights police to face Spartans, Mavs
A team of Citrus Heights police officers will be out in force on June 13, but they’ll be dropping the bullet-proof vests and donning basketball uniforms as they face off two local high school teams for a charity…
Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening around town (6/1-6/7)
Things are a bit on the quiet side in Citrus Heights for the first part of June, with only a handful of events and meetings scheduled for this week. On Monday night, the Citrus Heights History & Arts…
CHWD declares stage 4 water crisis; will hire ‘water police’
Following a recent state mandate to cut water use by 32 percent, Citrus Heights Water District board members voted during a May board meeting to declare a long-term Stage 4 Water Crisis – carrying 20 regulations, a water…
Brewfest coming to Citrus Heights’ historic Rusch Home
A local brewfest will be coming to the Rusch Home on June 13, promising an evening of live music, food, and tasting from local breweries, wineries and restaurants – with organizers promising 100 percent of net profits will…
Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening around town (May 25-31)
Events and meetings around Citrus Heights this week include a free “pickleball” clinic, a free Q-and-A session for business owners, and a council meeting where City leaders will discuss adoption a 2015-16 annual budget. Monday: A 10:30 a.m.…
Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening around town (May 18-24)
A few highlights of events going on this week in Citrus Heights include a drought-related presentation from Citrus Heights Water District officials, a chance to learn how to play “pickleball” at Rusch Park, and a free event to…
Skate park competition draws young contestants to Rusch Park
Showing off scooter skills and performing tricks before a three-judge panel, about 40 contestants took part in the second annual Rusch Park scooter competition over the weekend. “This is a great opportunity for kids in non-traditional sports to…
