Weekend blood drive draws new donors with free Kings tickets
This Friday through Sunday, blood donors can pick up a pair of free tickets to a Sacramento Kings game in exchange for giving a pint of blood at one of the “bloodmobile” stations in the Sunrise Mall parking…
Picture of the week: Local shots from around Citrus Heights
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Firefighters hit streets for local burn fundraiser, safety fair
In an effort to raise funds for burn survivors, hundreds of firefighters from across the state will be out seeking to fill boots with donations at the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane this weekend during the…
Feb 21: Free opportunity to safely dump hazardous waste
Have some household chemicals or other waste you think might not be okay to put in the trash or down the sink? On February 21, Citrus Heights residents will have their first opportunity of 2015 to dispose of…
Cat adoption events seek homes for local kitties each weekend
A local cat rescue organization is working to find suitable homes for felines through its “Adopt a City Kitty” events held each weekend at the Citrus Heights Petco on Greenback Lane. “Meet your purrfect best friend ANY Saturday…
Early morning fire rips through Citrus Heights home
More than 25 fire personnel along with six fire trucks from four different stations responded early Tuesday morning to a blaze that caused “extensive damage” to a Citrus Heights home. “I was in the kitchen making coffee and…
Citrus Heights Community Center hits 5-year milestone; hosts nearly 5,000 events
Updated Jan. 31, 11:55 p.m.– With open doors for community rentals and use since 2010, the Citrus Heights Community Center celebrated five years and nearly 5,000 events on January 25 this year…
REVIEW: Extreme Hummus brings Mediterranean flavor to Citrus Heights
With Citrus Heights boasting a new Mediterranean drive-thru off Antelope Road, my husband and I decided to grab a bite to eat at Extreme Hummus and were soon coming back after being impressed with the taste, service and…
Sunrise Blvd closed briefly after injury crash involving tree
A two-vehicle collision caused a portion of Sunrise Boulevard to be temporarily closed after sending one vehicle into a tree and several people to the hospital Sunday, according to a sergeant with the Citrus Heights Police Department. Around…
Christmas lights in Citrus Heights: slideshow & guide
For those in search of the biggest display of Christmas lights in Citrus Heights, there’s likely no need to search any further than Orelle Creek Court, where every home on the entire dead-end street is annually decorated with…
Sunrise Mall blood drive offers free movie tickets
Updated Dec. 27, 5:29 p.m.– Last-minute gift shoppers at Sunrise Mall had a chance to squeeze in an extra gift on Christmas Eve, as “Blood Mobiles” were set up in the parking lot offering free movie tickets to…
STORM: Residents pile up on free sandbags
Updated Dec. 11, 9:46 a.m.– “Load your own” sandbag locations in Citrus Heights have been busy this week, with shovel-ready residents stopping by through Wednesday to load up on free sand in preparation for heavy rains and high…
