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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…

County health inspection flags Citrus Heights buffet for ‘major’ violations
Health inspectors from Sacramento County recently identified multiple violations at a local restaurant in Citrus Heights, leading to the issuance of a yellow placard…

Fire damages private school on Citrus Heights-Roseville border
A fire on Wednesday night destroyed a classroom on the campus of Valley Christian Academy…

Want to run for Citrus Heights City Council? Filing opens July 15
With two seats up for election this year on the City Council, the city announced last week that the filing period to run for a seat on the Citrus Heights City Council will open July 15…

Civic Minute: What’s happening at City Hall in Citrus Heights?
In a change from the usual meeting day of Thursday, Citrus Heights City Council members will meet Wednesday, July 10, to discuss a draft Citizen Participation Plan Amendment, hear an update on…

Storm-damaged Dollar Tree on Sunrise Blvd to reopen soon
After roof damage that forced the store to remain closed for months, Dollar Tree on Sunrise Boulevard is planning to reopen as soon as this month…

New artificial grass store now open in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– A new store specializing in artificial grass is now open in the Greenback Square shopping center…

New resource hub for caregivers to open in Citrus Heights
Senior Helpers is inviting the community to an upcoming grand opening event of its new Center of Excellence in Citrus Heights…

July 4 fire in Citrus Heights under investigation
A late-night garage fire that occurred on Independence Day is under investigation by Sacramento Metro Fire District…

Homeless man’s dog euthanized after fatal attack on pet in Citrus Heights
A homeless man’s dog, who recently attacked and killed a pet owner’s dog in Citrus Heights on June 13, was…




