Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights seeks applicants for mosquito control board
Through Dec. 18, the City of Citrus Heights is accepting applications for a spot on the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Directors.

Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Dec. 7-12)
Local events going on in town this week include a craft fair, public hearings on red light cameras and marijuana cultivation, and a seasonal event with free carriage rides at the Citrus Town Center. CHPD fundraiser. A two-day…

Man hit on Auburn Blvd Friday night expected to survive, police say
Citrus Heights police said a pedestrian hit near Walmart on Auburn Boulevard Friday night is “going to be okay,” although an elderly woman struck on the boulevard two weeks ago suffered a far worse fate. Police Sgt. Nicole…

Pedestrian hit on Auburn Blvd near Walmart
One lane of Auburn Boulevard at Carriage Drive was closed down by police Friday night after another pedestrian was hit while crossing the roadway. Although a police spokesperson was unavailable on scene, the driver of the vehicle involved…

Citrus Heights woman says sister died in San Bernardino shooting
A Citrus Heights woman says she’s devastated after learning Thursday that her 27-year-old sister was one of the 14 killed in the San Bernardino shooting this week, according to a statement on her social media. “I just found…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: tree lit, city hall update, water use
Highlights from a few Citrus Heights happenings this week include walls being raised at the new city hall building, the City’s official Christmas tree being lit, and latest water conservation figures being released for the area. Citrus Heights’…

Deadly Citrus Heights house fire closes lanes on Sunrise Blvd
Metro Fire officials confirmed at least one person is dead Wednesday after an early morning fire engulfed a home on Sunrise Boulevard near Oak Avenue. Fire crews responding to the scene just before 5 a.m. found a “well-involved”…

Citrus Heights This Month: what’s happening in December
Seasonal events around Citrus Heights this month include the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, several holiday concerts, a craft fair fundraiser, blood drive and more. Here’s what’s on schedule:

Citrus Heights Tree Lighting set for Dec. 3 at temporary site
The 19th annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Citrus Heights will be held at a temporary site in front of the Community Center on Dec. 3 this year, pending anticipated completion of a new city hall building next summer.…

Weekend blood drive at Sunrise Mall seeks to draw donors
Local gift shoppers have an opportunity to give a “heart-felt” gift this weekend, during BloodSource’s seasonal blood drive in the Sunrise Mall parking lot. Teaming up with 98 Rock to offer a free t-shirt to donors, “Blood Mobiles”…