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Citrus Heights brewery holds official ribbon cutting
A local nano-brewery held its official grand opening last Friday afternoon…

Macy’s at Sunrise Mall slashing prices ahead of closure
Sales are in full swing at Macy’s at Sunrise Mall, which is expected to close next month…

2 occupants, 2 dogs, displaced after Citrus Heights house fire
Two occupants have been displaced by a fire that occurred Saturday morning, according to officials.

Q&A: Is the new Handel’s Ice Cream in Citrus Heights or Fair Oaks?
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream recently opened a new location on the outskirts of town with a business address listed in Citrus Heights — but the company’s website indicates the business is located in Fair Oaks, prompting questions from…

Amazon Fresh store in Citrus Heights plans November opening date
Amazon Fresh in Citrus Heights is planning to open next month…

Citrus Heights approves $600k plan to fund nonprofits, infrastructure
The Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a final draft of the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Plan for 2025, which establishes annual funding allocation recommendations…

Have interest rate cuts impacted the Citrus Heights real estate market?
Persistently high mortgage rates have dampened housing affordability and contributed to a “lackluster” sales environment in Citrus Heights…

Citrus Heights council backs plan for California-Nevada task force to address illegal fireworks
The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve a Letter of Support to Gov. Gavin Newsom urging California to address illegal fireworks coming in from out of state…

Rotary Foundation donates $100k to design replica Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Citrus Heights
The Citrus Heights Veterans Memorial Project, a nonprofit veterans organization, plans to construct the first permanent 80 percent-replica Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on the west coast by 2026…

Neighbors await action on long-vacant property in Citrus Heights
A boarded-up home remains visible to thousands of drivers passing by on Auburn Boulevard each day, with caution tape stretched across the entrance…

Armored vehicles, helicopter assist Citrus Heights police in rooftop standoff
Heavy police presence with armored vehicles and helicopter activity near Sunrise Boulevard and Old Auburn Road could be seen Monday night as police responded to reports of an armed domestic violence suspect in the area,

Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights City Council members will meet Wednesday, Oct. 23 to discuss and approve several grants, police department remodeling projects, and a proposed Citrus Heights Veterans Memorial…




