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Citrus Heights police chief: body cameras ‘likely,’ but too early

Body-worn cameras on police officers could likely become a future reality in Citrus Heights, Police Chief Christopher Boyd told somewhat-wary city council members in a presentation last week that summarized pros and cons his department had identified in…

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Head-on collision behind Citrus Heights Raley’s ends in arrest

A head-on vehicle collision on a residential side street behind Raley’s Tuesday night sent several people to the hospital and one man to jail on felony DUI and reckless driving charges, according to a police sergeant on scene.…

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Pedestrian killed in vehicle collision Sunday; PD closes lanes

Updated Aug. 17, 6:14 p.m.– Citrus Heights police closed down several lanes at a busy Sunrise Boulevard intersection Sunday morning after a 28-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street. Traffic…

Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Aug. 16-22)

Although not much is on schedule for earlier in the week, events around Citrus Heights include a police K-9 demonstration, a weekend blood drive at the Sunrise Mall, and a local fundraiser with “the world’s funniest cop.” THURSDAY,…

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New McDonald’s to relocate in Citrus Heights shopping center

The Fair Oaks McDonald’s at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue is currently located just a few feet outside Citrus Heights city limits, but if things go as planned, the fast-food restaurant will soon be relocating…

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‘Hot August Bites’ brings food, car show to Rusch Park

Live music, food trucks, a bounce house and several hundred classic cars are on schedule for the 2nd annual Citrus Heights “Hot August Bites” event this Saturday, with organizers inviting folks to bring the family and a lawn…

Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Aug. 10-16)

Events around Citrus Heights this week include Food Truck Mania, a city council meeting, and the annual Hot August Bites at Rusch Park — which organizers say will feature 300 classic cars in the Auto’s for Alzheimer’s classic…

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New Sunrise Blvd memory care center under construction

Construction began last week on a new 48-bed memory care facility on Sunrise Boulevard, with the completed project set to include a large courtyard and water features, along with protection for a 400-year-old oak tree identified on the…

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Citrus Heights residents report hearing ‘bomb’ explosions

Numerous Citrus Heights residents reported hearing multiple explosion noises coming from the area near Citrus Heights Elementary on Tuesday morning and Wednesday night this week, with sounds reportedly being heard as far away as Interstate 80 and Antelope…

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Parade, parties highlight National Night Out in Citrus Heights

Updated August 5, 11:30 p.m.– At least 13 different neighborhood groups held various outdoor social events around Citrus Heights Tuesday night, as part of National Night Out – an annual event focused on preventing crime by knowing and…