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Free Veterans Day concert, retired flag ceremony, planned in Citrus Heights
The Veterans Community Center plans to host a free Veterans Day concert and flag retiring ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11…

‘Ghost Tours’ event returns to Mesa Verde High School
The Mesa Verde Theater department is hosting its fourth annual ‘Ghost Tours’ this Halloween season. Ghost Tours are scheduled for Oct. 24, 25, and 26 with an alumni preview night on Oct. 22.

San Juan High School Alum to host all-class reunion at Rusch Park
The San Juan Alumni Association is hosting an all-class picnic at Rusch Park this October. The event is open to all San Juan High School alumni, students, and past and present faculty…

San Juan High School to receive stadium upgrades, new tennis courts
San Juan High School will soon have its stadium remodeled, according to an update from the district…

Woman accused of setting fire to her own house arrested again on warrant
A Citrus Heights woman who allegedly set fire to her own home in a 2021 incident was arrested last week for….

Police: Man who rammed into JCPenney also stole $91K in jewelry weeks before
Police have confirmed that the suspect who barreled through the JCPenney entrance at Sunrise Mall in December 2024 with a pickup truck is believed to be the same man who…

Citrus Heights Chamber joins roundtable discussion on Prop 36
The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce joined multiple regional leaders in a “pivotal” roundtable discussion on Prop 36 last month, hosted by…

Plans for off-road shop in Citrus Heights are ‘off the table’
A business specializing in off-road equipment and installation has dropped plans to open…

Citrus Heights police respond to overnight break-in
A local retailer had to be cleared by police officers before opening hours Thursday morning following…

Citrus Heights GameStop reopens after ‘massive leak’
A retailer in Citrus Town Center is back open again after having to temporarily close last week following the recent heavy rains…

Survey: Citrus Heights residents want more action on blight enforcement
New FlashVote survey results released last week show Citrus Heights residents want stronger code enforcement in commercial….

Guest Column: Striking the right balance with sidewalk vendors
By Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez– The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors recently took a big step forward…




