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Cooling center, Rusch Pool offer residents respite from extreme heat

With high temperatures soaring over 100 for several days in a row, the City of Citrus Heights has established the lobby of the police station as a dedicated cooling center…

A vehicle collided with a power pole over the weekend, June 23. // S.

Weekend collisions prompt lane closures, power outage in Citrus Heights

Two separate collisions occurred within close proximity over the weekend, resulting in lane closures on Sunrise Boulevard near Twin Oaks Avenue…

Cause of death revealed for Citrus Heights native Mandisa

The cause of death for Citrus Heights native and “American Idol” alum Mandisa Hundley was deemed natural.

Port-o-potties stand in front of the Rusch Park restrooms.

Rusch Park restroom repairs face further delays

The restrooms on the east side of Rusch Community Park still appear to be closed as of May 30…

burned up Camero in front of Firestone

Fires in Citrus Heights damage 140 storage units, sports car

Two fires occurred within one week of each other in Citrus Heights, including a fire that damaged more than 100 storage units last week and a car fire over Memorial Day Weekend.

Street sign blowing in the wind

Thousands lose power in Citrus Heights amid high winds

Following a widespread Xfinity internet outage reported on Monday, Citrus Heights residents experienced multiple power outages Wednesday morning…

Panera Bread Drive Thru Closed

Widespread internet outages prompt Citrus Heights restaurant closure

Amid widespread internet outages in the area, a local restaurant was forced to close in the afternoon on Monday following a widespread internet outage…

Citrus Heights native and former American Idol contestant dies at 47

Citrus Heights native and Contemporary Christian Music recording artist Mandisa passed away on Thursday, April 18 at her home in Nashville, Tennessee…

Sylvan Oaks library has new gates

New security gates installed at Sylvan Oaks Library. Here’s why

The Sylvan Oaks Library recently added new security gates and fencing to its two entrances…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday to vote on whether to approve a $20,000 grant request to fund more public murals, consider a $60,000 contract, and…

Citrus Heights Police lights

Report of shots fired draws heavy presence from Citrus Heights police

By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Police last week responded to a call reporting gunshots fired on a private lane in the Sunrise Ranch neighborhood, but were unable to find any evidence authorities said…

SJUSD board to consider special election to fill Miller’s seat

An emergency meeting will take place this Friday to decide whether a special election will be held to fill the vacant school board seat left by Steve Miller, who passed away unexpectedly on March 25…