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Man involved in 2022 Citrus Heights shooting arrested on new gun charges
Citrus Heights police said a 23-year-old man who was involved in a fatal shooting two years ago on Birdcage Lane was arrested Sunday night, following a traffic enforcement stop and subsequent search of his residence…

Final election results are in. Here’s the final count for Citrus Heights area races
By Sara Beth Williams– The final votes have been counted in Sacramento County for the Nov. 5, 2024 Election. As of the final voting count update on Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections Office…

Citrus Heights Rotary Club donates over 600 pairs of shoes to local schools
The Citrus Heights Rotary Club recently delivered 677 pairs of new shoes to 11 elementary, middle, and high schools in the San Juan Unified School District, and the Sayonara Youth Center in Citrus Heights…

Citrus Heights teens give back in ‘Love this City’ community service project
Students spent Spring Break giving back to the local community by helping establish a gardening center at a local K-8 school in Citrus Heights…

Assemblyman names new Citrus Heights Chamber exec ‘Woman of the Year’
Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) recognized Sheri Merrick as the 7th Assembly District’s Woman of the Year for 2024 last week during an annual celebration.

Construction of new Sonic restaurant, gas station finally begins
Construction activity can be seen at the once-vacant lot on the corner of Antelope Road and Roseville Road, just outside the border of Citrus Heights…

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…




