Citrus Heights Sentinel
Local pumpkin farm kicks off season with hayrides, corn mazes
The Pumpkin Farm in Citrus Heights will open its annual month-long “farm experience” on October 2 this year, featuring activities like a corn maze, farm zoo and a 30-foot tower slide. Tucked away off Old Auburn Road near…
Citrus Heights ‘Battle of the Bands’ BBQ event to support vets
Updated Sept. 29, 5:25 p.m.– Featuring an afternoon of bands, bounce houses, and barbecue, the Citrus Heights Rusch House will be home to an inaugural fundraiser on October 3 to benefit a local veterans fund. Gates are scheduled…
Citrus Heights police plan pasta feed fundraiser for ‘Baker to Vegas’ race
The Citrus Heights Police Activities League is teaming up with the Folsom Police Foundation to host a 2nd annual pasta feed, helping raise funds to send a team of officers on a 120-mile foot race through the desert.…
Prescription drug disposal offered by Citrus Heights police, Saturday
A “no-questions-asked” prescription drug take-back day will be held at the Citrus Heights Police Department on Sept. 26 this year — part of a nationwide effort to reduce drug abuse and avoid safety concerns with flushing old drugs…
Sunday Funday promises free family fun in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights’ 19th annual Sunday Funday event is scheduled for Sept. 27 this year, promising free family fun, music, a zip line and more. “The event really is all about family, with things to do for ages two…
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…
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…
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.…
