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Councilwoman calls illegal fireworks ‘overwhelming problem’ in Citrus Heights

Independence Day Weekend was a busy time for Citrus Heights police, as officers responded to 189 calls related to fireworks and reports of gun shots throughout the city.

Citrus Heights police respond to report of gunshots on Sayonara Drive; suspect arrested

Citrus Heights police responded to a call of shots fired just after 5 a.m. Saturday morning near Sayonara Drive and Ming Way.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: flag theft, obituary, BLM, grand opening

Latest local news briefs include the grand opening of a new retailer in Citrus Heights, police nabbing a theft suspect who stole flags from a business on the Fourth of July, interviews with student organizers of a local…

Citrus Heights Chuck E. Cheese’s spared in company bankruptcy filing

The Citrus Heights location of Chuck E. Cheese’s remains open amid a bankruptcy filing by parent company CEC Entertainment.

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‘Taste of Citrus Heights’ event cancelled for 2020 after latest health order

Plans for businesses and events remain in constant flux as state and county health orders continue to change in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Rusch Pool reopens for public swim, with new COVID-19 rules in place

The summertime ritual of splashing and diving is something that hasn’t been heard at Rusch Pool since the end of last summer.

Thousands lose power in Citrus Heights after truck hits utility pole

More than 2,000 homes lost power in Citrus Heights Tuesday morning after after a pickup truck collided into a utility pole on Old Auburn Road.

City unveils in-depth look at plan to transform Sunrise Mall

Citrus Heights residents attending an online workshop on Tuesday got an inside look at the city’s ambitious plan to completely re-make the aging 100-acre Sunrise Mall property into a modern main street, featuring nightlife, a large event venue,…

Guest Opinion: Citrus Heights should fine people for not wearing masks inside businesses

When Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order directed all residents wear a face covering when outdoors on June 18, Citrus Heights Police Chief Ron Lawrence was quoted saying, “The Citrus Heights Police Department will not be criminally enforcing the…

CHPD: Stores can arrest customers for trespassing if they don’t follow mask rules

Citrus Heights Police Chief Ron Lawrence clarified in a statement to business owners Friday that police will assist if requested to help enforce store policies, including requirements to wear masks.