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Fire crews responded to a fire at Mitchel Village Park on Friday, June 13, 2025. // Mike Hazlip.

A series of grass fires sparks investigation by authorities

Authorities are investigating two separate fires that broke out Friday afternoon, both near residential areas in Citrus Heights. 

Grassfire on Citrus Heights’ border reaches 1.5 acres

What began as a half-acre vegetation fire quickly spread to reach up to 1.5 acres Tuesday afternoon, according to fire officials.

Semi-truck fire in Citrus Heights sends black smoke into sky

By Sara Beth Williams– A semi-truck fire on Greenback Lane near San Juan Avenue sent thick black smoke into the air Friday afternoon, causing traffic disruptions and drawing emergency response from local fire crews. Mark Nunez, Public Information…

Metro Fire ladder truck, Citrus Heights Sentinel

Fire rekindles inside Citrus Heights home hours after initial blaze extinguished

A residence in Citrus Heights caught fire twice within the span of several hours Thursday night and Friday morning…

Shelter-in-Place issued during police action near Citrus Heights Walgreens Tuesday

Citrus Heights police were dispatched to a parking lot at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Antelope Road on Tuesday midmorning after reports of a man, allegedly under the influence of alcohol or drugs…

Citrus Heights Arts, city, collaborate to expand public art opportunities

Citrus Heights Arts, in collaboration with the City of Citrus Heights, has several new and returning programs and initiatives planned for 2025, including an Art in City Hall Exhibit…

DUI Checkpoint, Citrus Heights, Police

Police: DUI checkpoint scheduled for Thursday night

The Citrus Heights Police Department announced in a news release that officers plan to conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Thursday…

25-year-old Citrus Heights man dies in car crash

A man who died in a solo-vehicle crash last week in Fair Oaks has been identified as a Citrus Heights resident…

unidentified fraud suspected

Citrus Heights Police seek identify of fraud suspect

The Citrus Heights Police released a photo on social media Thursday of an unidentified suspect in a case of fraud and are asking…

SiteOne Stone Center on Walnut Drive has shut down

Large Citrus Heights landscaping supply shop shuts down

A landscaping supply shop specializing in hardscapes across from…

Brews in the Burbs 2024

Citrus Heights council approves $7K grant for Backyard Bash event at Sunrise Mall

The City Council approved a $7,000 grant to the Sunrise MarketPlace, which will go toward a new Backyard Bash…

SMUD workers were on scene Tuesday morning repairing a pole following a vehicle collision earlier in the morning. March 4, 2025.

Sylvan Road closes temporarily after vehicle crashes into pole

Sylvan Road was closed in both directions for several hours early Tuesday morning after a vehicle collided…