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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…

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…

Citrus Heights Police Officers Sheldon Hansen, Christopher Edwards, and Hayden LaCurelle stood with loved ones, City Council members, City staff and Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte for a photo after accepting Distinguished Service medals on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025,

Three Citrus Heights Police officers awarded Distinguished Service medals

Three Citrus Heights Police officers were awarded Distinguished Service medals during the Citrus Heights City Council meeting Wednesday…

Citrus Heights City Council tables ban on new recycling centers

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday opted to table banning any future recycling centers and instead favored continuing the conversation with…

Police Lights, file photo

Citrus Heights Police arrest out-of-uniform sheriff’s deputy

A Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested last Sunday by Citrus Heights Police for DUI, disorderly conduct, and…