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Citrus Heights food bank to close temporarily
The Sunrise Christian Food Ministry will be temporarily closed for two weeks, according to the food closet’s director…

Citrus Heights family of six unsure of future after house fire
Nahtima Wyant, her boyfriend Gary Hurd, and their four children and two dogs, were all recently displaced in a housefire…

Citrus Heights teacher in the running for America’s Favorite Teacher
A local middle school teacher is in the running for a national competition with a grand prize offering of $25,000 and a trip to Hawaii…

Jan. 8 Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday is slated to appoint new members to various boards and commissions, discuss an Impact Fee Study, and hear a report from the Citrus Heights Police Department regarding New Year’s Eve Enforcement.…

Letter: Red light camera fines in Citrus Heights are excessive
Letter by Josh Jordahl, Orangevale, CA– I recently received a ticket in Citrus Heights for running a red light…

Two shoplifters arrested after high-speed pursuit in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights Police on Saturday arrested two retail theft suspects after a 3-mile police pursuit down Greenback Lane…

FlashVote data shows progress in Citrus Heights’ beautification efforts over time
FlashVote survey results from the last three years reveal an increase in positive sentiment from residents regarding the city’s overall management of blight…

Measure P passed. What will it mean for Citrus Heights schools?
With the passage of Measure P, a $950 million dollar facilities improvement bond, local schools in Citrus Heights can expect significant upgrades, according to the San Juan Unified School District.

Businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2024
Citrus Heights welcomed several new businesses in 2024 but also saw the departure of notable retailers and other businesses during the same year. Below is a list of businesses that have closed in 2024. The list is not…

Citrus Heights police logs show over 50 fireworks calls
Ringing in the new year, police logs show at least 40 incidents of fireworks-related calls were received…

A look back at 2024: Top stories from Citrus Heights
Stories about local restaurants and businesses, the state of the Sunrise Mall, and crime and real estate dominated reader interest throughout the last year…

Citrus Heights Walmart grocery pickup area expansion approved
The Citrus Heights Planning Commission last month approved an expansion project at Walmart on Auburn Boulevard in a 6-0 vote…




