Letters: ARCO proposal, plastic bags, new Citrus Heights sports complex?
Latest letters-to-the-editor include comments from readers about potential new uses for the old Sylvan Middle School property, the proposed new ARCO gas station, and confusion over the plastic bag ban. Citrus Heights needs a sports complex, water park–…
Large tree falls onto Citrus Heights mobile home overnight
A large oak tree fell onto a mobile home in Citrus Heights early Friday morning, causing significant damage to the residence. “It woke us all up,” said resident William Raven, recalling a loud metallic sound as the tree…
Firefighters to hit streets for annual ‘Boot for Burns’ fundraiser in Citrus Heights
Updated 11:27 p.m., Feb. 10 — Firefighters plan to hit the streets and fill their boots with donations at Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane for the 23rd annual “Fill the Boot for Burns” fundraiser in Citrus Heights. Reporting…
Citrus Heights Community Calendar: what’s happening in February
Local events and activities on schedule this February include two fundraisers, a President’s Day event, various public meetings, a free movie showing, and more. Here’s 16 events happening in Citrus Heights this month:
Citrus Heights News Briefs: MOB, vacancies, development, Hawaiian food
Latest local news briefs include an update on the medical office building project on Greenback Lane, a new Hawaiian Cafe on Auburn Boulevard, controversy over a planning commission appointment, and an update on Watt Communities’ proposed 261-unit development.…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: new restaurant, traffic lights, Black Bear Diner, photos
Latest local news briefs include a new Mexican restaurant opening its doors on Greenback Lane, traffic signal outages, an update on Black Bear Diner’s opening date, and local photo entries sought for a 20th anniversary book project. New…
Residents organize, gather signatures to oppose new ARCO on Sunrise Blvd
About 40 residents and business owners gathered in the community room at city hall Wednesday night to discuss strategy for opposing a proposal to build an ARCO gas station and convenience store at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard…
Local arborist: 6 warning signs your tree could uproot, fall in a storm
Several years of drought coupled with recent heavy rainfall and winds have left dead trees, saturated ground, and ripe conditions for trees to fall in storms. Karl Carlson, of Carlson’s Tree Care in Citrus Heights, called last week’s…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: coffee conflict, police pursuit, Frost, sewage rates
Latest local news briefs include concerns over a new coffee drive-thru locating next to a donut shop, a Citrus Heights man being sought by Bay Area authorities, former mayor and councilwoman Sue Frost being sworn in as county…
Citrus Heights kicks off city’s 20th birthday with reception, review
Council chambers in Citrus Heights were packed with a standing-room-only crowd Thursday night for the city’s 20th anniversary kick-off celebration. The evening began with a half-hour reception at city hall, complete with balloons, cake, and refreshments, followed by…
Citrus Heights: storm results in fallen trees, collisions & minor flooding
Winter storms from a pair of “atmospheric rivers” brought gusts of high winds and over five inches of rain to the Sacramento area this week, resulting in several trees falling onto Citrus Heights roadways, an increase in vehicle…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: theft, babies, dancing, hearings, little league
Latest local news briefs include another package theft suspect caught on camera, a Citrus Heights couple ringing in the new year with the first birth of the region, local ballroom dancing, little league registration, and several upcoming hearings…
