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Woman hit while crossing Auburn Blvd suffers major injuries

Citrus Heights police said an elderly woman was hit by a car while trying to cross Auburn Boulevard near Antelope Road Monday night — with nearby church-goers saying she was leaving a memorial service when she was struck.…

CHPD seeks to reduce fatalities with $236k traffic safety grant

The Citrus Heights Police Department announced last week it was awarded a $236,190 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to help fund a year-long program of safety-related efforts, including DUI checkpoints and distracted driving enforcement.…

Police car lights, light bar. Citrus Heights Sentinel. Photo by Luke Otterstad

Citrus Heights News Briefs: 80 mph chase, water rates (Nov.17-20)

Updated Nov. 21, 10:12 p.m.– Citrus Heights had a fairly full schedule over the past week, including a high-speed chase, public hearings, a 14% water rate increase, and arrival of the City’s 30-foot Christmas tree. Here’s a look…

Citrus Heights Christmas tree, lighting ceremony

Citrus Heights Christmas tree arrives; lighting ceremony set for Dec. 3

A 30-foot tall, 400-pound Christmas tree arrived by trailer at the Citrus Heights Community Center Tuesday afternoon, in advance of the City’s 19th annual tree lighting ceremony and festivities on Dec. 3 this year.

Small Business Saturday encourages shopping small, local on Nov. 28

The day after Black Friday’s expected shopping frenzy, small businesses around the country are anticipated to gain an additional financial boost from the sixth annual Small Business Saturday on November 28 — a day designed to encourage consumers…

Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Nov.15-21)

This week’s local happenings include seven public hearings, a few seasonal events, and a City workshop on improving walkability around Citrus Heights. Here’s what’s on schedule: MONDAY, Nov. 16– Holiday Referral Program donation period begins. From Nov. 16…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: tickets, mall fire, prostitution (Nov.10-13)

Want to know what happened in town the past week? From a local Veterans Day march and ceremony, to an update on efforts to curb prostitution at Citrus Heights massage parlors — here’s a quick summary: Police: Over…

Veterans honored during Citrus Heights march, ceremony

Veterans, City leaders, and community members gathered for a Veterans Day ceremony and solemn march around Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights Wednesday, expressing appreciation for those who’ve served in America’s armed forces. The hour-long event began with a…

Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Nov.9-15)

Events this week in Citrus Heights include a Veterans Day ceremony, craft and rummage sales, a small business workshop, and more. Here’s some highlights of what’s happening: WEDNESDAY, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day ceremony. An annual ceremony to…

Citrus Heights police holiday referral program

Holiday police program benefits needy Citrus Heights families

Kicking off the season of giving, the Citrus Heights Police Department announced it is again partnering with the community this year through its annual Holiday Referral Program — a community-involved effort created to help families who experienced a…