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Popular Chicago-style pizzeria closes Citrus Heights location

Updated Sept. 24, 4:18 p.m.– Diners expecting to grab a slice at Linda’s Pizzeria on Greenback Lane this month found themselves met with a closed door and taped-off parking lot, after the restaurant reported leasing issues led to…

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Man found dead in Citrus Heights park; overdose suspected

Citrus Heights police said a man was found dead in Westwood Park near Lichen K-8 school Wednesday morning, with evidence indicating a possible overdose. Detective Vince Young, who was on-scene investigating Wednesday, described the death as an “unconfirmed…

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Pedestrian hit on Auburn Blvd; police seek witnesses

Updated Sept. 22, 12:34 p.m.– The Citrus Heights Police Department is seeking additional information from the public as officers investigate a Sunday-morning collision on Auburn Boulevard involving a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. The collision occurred just…

Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Sept. 20-27)

Upcoming events around Citrus Heights this week include a charity wiffle ball tournament, pet costume contest, several City and community meetings, a high school football game, and more. TUESDAY, Sept. 22– Community Leadership Conference. Designed to help “empower…

New video shows off talent at 2015 Citrus Heights skate park comp

Scooter riders executing 360-degree spins, a backflip, and falls on the asphalt are showcased in a new video uploaded to YouTube this week, filmed during the 2015 scooter competition at Rusch Park by an extreme sports video team.…

Local conference to highlight volunteerism, leadership

An educational conference designed to help emerging nonprofit and community group leaders grow their organizations is scheduled for Sept. 22 at the Citrus Heights Community Center. The 2015 Community Leadership Conference schedule highlights benefits for volunteers aspiring to…

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Updated: Police arrest alleged date rapist; all charges later dropped

Updated Feb. 2, 2017– Citrus Heights police announced Wednesday they are seeking other possible victims of sexual assault involving a 44-year-old man arrested earlier this month for his alleged involvement in sexually assaulting a woman he met online.…

Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Sept.14-19)

Events in Citrus Heights this week include a car show in the Lowe’s parking lot, a free “WaterSmart” landscaping workshop, and a community meeting to discuss a potential new pedestrian bridge over I-80, among other local activities. Mon.,…

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New Bubba’s car wash opens in Citrus Heights on Greenback Ln

A new Citrus Heights car wash opened up last week on Greenback Lane near San Juan Avenue, featuring a three-minute “express tunnel” and a water recycling system to limit water waste. According to Bubba’s Car Wash Manager Tom…

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Huge yard sale benefits Citrus Heights Marching Band

The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band is concluding its annual Fall Yard Sale this weekend, promising deals on thousands of items at prices “far under what they are really worth.” “We make a deal on anything that we’re…