Citrus Heights 1,800-lb pumpkin wins biggest-in-state prize
A brother-sister team from Citrus Heights was recognized this week in a world championship weigh-off for growing the largest California pumpkin entered this year, with the massive gourd requiring a forklift and special harness to be placed on…
Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Oct. 12-17)
A busy weekend is ahead for Citrus Heights event-goers this week, with upcoming events including a “Brews & Boos” concert, craft fair, art displays and more. Here’s what’s happening: MONDAY, Oct. 12 – Columbus Day. Post offices will…
Citrus Heights Water District: customers reduced use by 40%
Updated Oct. 8, 4:43 p.m.– Citrus Heights water users have succeeded in beating state-mandated conservation goals through the hot summer months, reporting an average 40 percent drop in water consumption for June, July and August. “We’re exceeding our…
Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Oct.5-10)
Local events happening around Citrus Heights this week include a chili cook-off and car show, a city council meeting, and a football game between Mesa Verde and San Juan high school teams. Here’s what the week looks like:…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Oct. 1- Oct. 3
Updated Oct. 4, 2:33 p.m.– October in Citrus Heights kicked off with a new report on water conservation for local users, smokey skies from a nearby rail yard fire and thousands of dollars raised at a local veterans…
Citrus Heights This Month: what’s happening in October
A flurry of festive local events and activities are planned around Citrus Heights this October, including the annual Pumpkin Farm attraction, a “Brews & Boos” concert, a Fall Carnival at Sunrise Mall and more. Here’s a list of…
Local pumpkin farm kicks off season with hayrides, corn mazes
The Pumpkin Farm in Citrus Heights will open its annual month-long “farm experience” on October 2 this year, featuring activities like a corn maze, farm zoo and a 30-foot tower slide. Tucked away off Old Auburn Road near…
Citrus Heights ‘Battle of the Bands’ BBQ event to support vets
Updated Sept. 29, 5:25 p.m.– Featuring an afternoon of bands, bounce houses, and barbecue, the Citrus Heights Rusch House will be home to an inaugural fundraiser on October 3 to benefit a local veterans fund. Gates are scheduled…
Citrus Heights police plan pasta feed fundraiser for ‘Baker to Vegas’ race
The Citrus Heights Police Activities League is teaming up with the Folsom Police Foundation to host a 2nd annual pasta feed, helping raise funds to send a team of officers on a 120-mile foot race through the desert.…
Prescription drug disposal offered by Citrus Heights police, Saturday
A “no-questions-asked” prescription drug take-back day will be held at the Citrus Heights Police Department on Sept. 26 this year — part of a nationwide effort to reduce drug abuse and avoid safety concerns with flushing old drugs…
