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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…

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…

Citrus Heights neighborhoods plan National Night Out events for 2024
In Citrus Heights this year, there are seven registered National Night Out events throughout the city…

Montessori school plans to serve diverse community in Citrus Heights
Business owners Natalia and Max Boyko are proposing to transform the former Sears Parts and Service building at Sunrise Mall into a center for learning, serving children from age two to 12…

Citrus Heights mayor says governor’s homeless directive won’t make ‘one bit of difference’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order last week directing state agencies to develop policies to address homeless encampments with “both urgency and compassion” is being criticized by Citrus Heights Mayor Bret Daniels…

House fire on Monday prompts lane closure on Sylvan Road
A fire broke out inside a home just after 10 a.m. Monday on a side street off Sylvan Road…

SJUSD school board to vote on potential $950M bond measure for Nov. ballot
During a special meeting on Tuesday, the San Juan Unified School District Board of Education is scheduled to vote on whether to place a $950,000 local bond measure on the November ballot…

New overnight patrols aim to deter dumping, side shows near Sunrise Mall
The Sunrise MarketPlace announced in a newsletter last week that, beginning July 1, Cal Tac Security began conducting overnight security patrols seven days a week…




