Donations sought for Citrus Heights ‘Holiday Referral’ program
The City of Citrus Heights is partnering with the community this year to help provide food, household items, toys and clothes to families in need through its annual Holiday Referral Program. “This unique community-involved program was created to…
Citrus Heights Water District votes 2-0 to raise rates
Updated Nov. 21, 11:55 a.m.– Directors for the Citrus Heights Water District voted unanimously in favor of raising rates and approving a new water shortage pricing structure Wednesday night, despite receiving 72 protest letters and hearing from a…
Free composting workshop hosted in Citrus Heights
Updated Nov. 17, 12:45 p.m. — Got piles of leaves in your yard? Why not try composting them? A free workshop taught by UC Davis Master Gardeners at the Sylvan Ranch Community Garden offers training on “anything and…
Truck collision severs power pole; closes Antelope Road
Updated 12:52 p.m.– A power pole was left severed at the base and dangling along the roadside this morning when a pickup slammed into the pole, cutting power and causing Citrus Heights police to temporarily shut down traffic…
Citrus Heights: Veterans honored for sacrifice, defending freedom
Nearly 200 veterans, families and community leaders took part in a ceremony and solemn march around Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights Tuesday, honoring the lives of those who fought on behalf of their county. “Our vets, they basically…
Local Veterans Day event today at Sylvan Cemetery
Looking for a local Veterans Day event? There’s one right here in Citrus Heights, hosted by the American Legion Citrus Heights Post 637. What: Veterans Day Ceremony When: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2014 Where: Sylvan Cemetery 7410…
4-car collision blocks Sunrise/Greenback intersection
Updated Nov. 8, 7:59 a.m.– A collision involving at least four cars at the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane blocked several lanes of traffic Thursday night, as about a dozen officers responded to the scene…
Pumpkin Farm closes 40th season Friday; says 10,000 visited
With storm clouds looming overhead, Citrus Heights’ Pumpkin Farm closed out its month-long October season at noon Friday — after selling out of pumpkins and finishing a final school group tour, according to Leonard Shymoniak, who runs the…
Old Auburn Rd boasts new $1.1M roadside trail
Designed to encourage more walkability in Citrus Heights, a new 4,100-foot trail has opened on Old Auburn Road just east of Fair Oaks Boulevard, featuring a wide, fully paved path for bikes, pedestrians and mobility scooters…
Controversial plastic bag ban stirs up local Walmart shoppers
Updated Oct. 24, 11:20 a.m. — Drawing signatures of support as well as angry remarks, a paid petition-gatherer set up outside the Citrus Heights Walmart for several hours Thursday, hoping to gather signatures for an effort to overturn…
Volvo Crashes Through Front of Safeway on Greenback
Citrus Heights’ Safeway received an unwanted cosmetic adjustment over the weekend when a driver rammed his older-model Volvo into the front of the building, damaging a large pillar and part of the front wall…
Large tree uproots overnight, falls on power line, misses car
Citrus Heights resident Andrew Carpenter came home from celebrating his 30th birthday in Lake Tahoe over the weekend to find a large oak tree uprooted in his front yard — partially blocking the road and resting right where…
