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Judge gives 21 years to Citrus Heights mom in toddler death, abuse case

The district attorney’s office announced Friday that a Citrus Heights mother has been sentenced to serve 21 years to life in prison in a case involving a 22-month-old child who was strangled to death two years ago…

Police: 19-year-old motorcyclist in ICU after collision on Greenback Lane

Greenback Lane was partially shut down for about five hours Friday night after police said a 19-year-old motorcyclist suffered major injuries in a collision involving another vehicle…

homeless camp

Here’s what Citrus Heights police said about homelessness in their live Q&A

Questions and complaints about homelessness in Citrus Heights were answered by police in a live video session on Facebook last week…

Citrus Heights city hall

The Civic Minute: what’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall? (July 25)

During the Citrus Heights City Council’s July 25 meeting, city leaders will meet behind closed doors to discuss a lawsuit involving a man who was severely burned on hot pavement during an altercation with police two years ago.…

Tareyton Way, Citrus Heights

City plans comprehensive survey of Citrus Heights road conditions

A comprehensive re-evaluation of the condition of more than 200 miles of roadways in the Citrus Heights will begin soon, according to the city’s principal engineer…

Guest Opinion: Here’s a better alternative to banning flavored tobacco sales

Earlier this year, in an attempt to curb teen smoking, the City of Sacramento voted to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products (including flavored e-cigarette cartridges), and soon the County of Sacramento will be facing a decision…

Collision, water

Collision on Antelope Road spews 75-foot geyser into air for over two hours

Several lanes of Antelope Road were closed Saturday afternoon after a vehicle collision caused a 48-inch water main to spew a 75-foot geyser into the air for over two hours, causing flooding at nearby homes. The massive fountain…

Speed Bump,

LETTERS: Idiots, homeless, speed bumps, Sunrise Mall

Latest letters from residents in Citrus Heights address Councilman Bret Daniel’s controversial remarks on homelessness, as well as speed bumps and the future of Sunrise Mall…

Stones Gambling Hall, casino

Guest Opinion: Cardrooms have a positive effect in Citrus Heights, across California

For decades, cardrooms have been making multi-million-dollar investments in our communities through tax revenues, local jobs and capital improvements…

Shane Anderson

Citrus Heights R&B artist releases new song to reach veterans with PTSD

Shane Anderson, a Citrus Heights singer-songwriter, has released a heartfelt music video, “Prisoner of War” about returning soldiers challenges with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It’s a much different kind of song than the romantic soul singer his fans…