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Citrus Heights Police: teacher arrested, more victims sought
A substitute teacher accused of sexually abusing minors was arrested by Citrus Heights police on Thursday…

One rescued from early morning house fire in Citrus Heights
Fire crews rescued one person from a burning home in Citrus Heights early Friday morning…

Citrus Heights Mayor apologizes for hot mic comment during City Council meeting.
Citrus Heights Mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa issued an apology Thursday following a remark made during…

Comic Con returning to Sunrise Mall this month
By Sara Beth Williams– The “Weekend Blender” Comic Con event is returning to the Sunrise Mall in August…

Online voting opens for 2024 ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ awards
Voting is now underway for the 2024 “Best of Citrus Heights” awards.

Filing deadline to run for Citrus Heights City Council is Aug. 9
Anyone interested in running for open Citrus Heights City Council seats will have until Friday, Aug. 9 at 5 p.m. to file…

New travel ball team established to ‘pump some life’ back into Citrus Heights
The Citrus Heights Sentinels travel ball teams are embarking on a second year of competitive baseball…

Thieves ram car into Citrus Heights smoke shop, steal merchandise
A car smashed through the front of a local smoke shop early Tuesday morning, taking out the entire storefront…

Voters to see $950M bond measure for SJUSD on November ballot
The San Juan Unified School District Board of Education on Tuesday voted unanimously in favor of placing a $950 million facilities improvement bond on the Nov. 5 ballot…

Helicopter, K-9 aid in response to altercation in Citrus Heights
Two people were arrested and one man had to undergo surgery after an altercation on Wednesday…

Family traditions inspire new thrift store in Citrus Heights
The Family Outpost opened on Aug. 1 to friendly and excited customers, many of whom expressed their gratitude for the opening of the store…

Garage fire in Citrus Heights sends plume of smoke into air Thursday
A detached garage caught fire at 7770 Twin Oaks Ave. on Thursday afternoon, according to Sacramento Metropolitan fire officials…




