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Community marching band to hold fundraiser for future amphitheater in Citrus Heights
The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band is hosting a fundraising event April 5 in an effort to raise money for the construction of a memorial amphitheater….
Hot Topic store at Sunrise Mall has officially closed
National retailer Hot Topic has closed inside Sunrise Mall…
Guest Column: The false promise of zoning
By Mark Dempsey– Zoning is a series of (necessarily) false promises, made in (unnecessarily) unclear zoning codes, at least as California’s local governments practice it now…
Annual winter shelter for homeless seeks volunteers
The Winter Sanctuary program operates annually with the help of hundreds of volunteers and area churches that agree to serve as host sites for a week at a time before the lodging rotates to another host site…
What’s coming to Citrus Heights in 2025? Six businesses to watch for
Multiple businesses are already preparing to take up residence in Citrus Heights or relocate to another building in the city…
Citrus Heights residents to be fined $166 for piles set out too early
Republic Services announced in a Jan. 1 mailer to residents that setting out piles more than 48 hours in advance of…
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…
