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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…

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…

SacRT Flex ‘curb-to-curb’ service to launch Jan. 2 for eligible riders
In an email to community members, Sacramento Regional Transit Ditrict (SacRT) announced…

Daniels, Frost exit California amid shifting migration trend
Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost’s decision to leave California reflects a shifting trend among residents and public figures alike who are seeking new opportunities outside the Golden State…

Citrus Heights police share video recap of ‘Holiday Cheer’ operation
Citrus Heights Police joined the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District and other community partners earlier this month to bring holiday cheer to dozens of local children through the Police Department’s annual “Operation Holiday Cheer.”

City, police, seek the public’s help in curbing illegal fireworks
The City of Citrus Heights and the Police Department are asking for residents’ help to curb the use of illegal fireworks leading into New Year’s Eve…

2024 ‘Best Lights’ winners announced by City of Citrus Heights
The winners have been announced for the city’s annual Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest…

Christmas Eve explosion in Citrus Heights investigated as crime scene
An explosion on Christmas Eve in a Citrus Heights neighborhood sent one person to the hospital with critical injuries and displaced residents living in an adjacent unit…




