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3 arrested during retail theft blitz operation at Citrus Heights Target store
Citrus Heights Police arrested multiple suspects for theft after conducting a retail theft blitz operation at Target on Sunrise Boulevard on Dec. 3.
Why is this 3-bedroom Citrus Heights home listed for $800k?
By Sara Beth Williams– A single-story home in Citrus Heights near Mariposa Avenue and Twin Oaks Avenue has been on the market for $800,000 since August, while similar-sized homes continue to be listed at significantly lower asking prices…
Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest now accepting nominations
The city’s 2024 “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” contest is now accepting nominations through Saturday, Dec. 7…
City announces $2.65M in federal funds for Citrus Heights projects
By Sara Beth Williams– The city announced in a press release last week that Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) has secured more than $2 million in funding for two Citrus Heights-based development projects…
Suspect with prior homicide record arrested after Citrus Heights armed robbery
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Police responded to an armed robbery last week at a convenience store in the 6100 block of Greenback Lane, later arresting a suspect who was on supervised release for a prior homicide…
Police: Victims of man sentenced to 580 years had Citrus Heights ties
A man sentenced to 580 years to life in prison last week was accused of assaulting victims in Citrus Heights…
April Events: what’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?
By Sara Beth Williams– Events in April around Citrus Heights include theatrical productions, a car show, volunteer and charity opportunities, and a book sale at the local library…
Rain prompts shift in plans at Rusch Park Easter Egg Hunt
By Sara Beth Williams– Rainfall on Saturday prompted a shift to a drive-thru event at the Kiwanis Club’s annual Easter egg hunt held at Rusch Community Park…
Real Estate: Check out this $849k home in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– At nearly $850,000, an expansive 3,600-square-foot home on a third-of-an-acre in Citrus Heights is listed at a price significantly higher than the median home price in the area…
City survey shows residents split on cannabis stores in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Results of a recent survey sent out on behalf of the City of Citrus Heights showed that participating residents were split evenly over whether cannabis dispensaries should be allowed to operate within Citrus Heights…
LETTERS: Are red light cameras a good thing in Citrus Heights?
By Ian Garber, Citrus Heights– I don’t feel that the cameras are a deterrent to drivers running red light traffic lights. My observation has been that the cameras catch the roll-through of right turns…
Report: Majority of Citrus Heights students attend schools outside city
By Sara Beth Williams– During a presentation on March 14 by the Citrus Heights Education Committee to the City Council, the committee presented multiple sources of data regarding Citrus Heights schools, including enrollment, socioeconomic, and academic data…
