Citrus Heights
Attic fire ravages home across from Citrus Heights fire station
An attic fire caused extensive damage to a Citrus Heights home early Saturday morning, occurring just feet away from the Oak Avenue fire station. Although aided by crews from as far as Folsom, firefighters from Sacramento Metropolitan Fire…
18th annual Christmas tree lighting draws over 1000
Updated Dec. 10, 1:20 p.m.– Rain held off as about 1200 people gathered outside city hall in Citrus Heights for the annual Christmas tree lighting Thursday night, followed by an evening of family-friendly activities and performances in the…
Mariposa Ave. closed after water main breaks overnight
Updated 6:14 p.m.– Mariposa Avenue has been re-opened. Previous update– A section of Mariposa Avenue has been closed after Citrus Heights Water District crews tore a large hole in the pavement to allow for an emergency repair on…
Council to appoint 13 board positions; deadline to apply Dec. 18
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Mall’s 15ft Christmas ‘CanTree’ to benefit needy families
A huge, 15-foot-high Christmas “tree” built entirely of donated cans is now complete and on display at Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights, soon to be distributed by The Salvation Army to provide food for needy families in the…
Donations sought for Citrus Heights ‘Holiday Referral’ program
The City of Citrus Heights is partnering with the community this year to help provide food, household items, toys and clothes to families in need through its annual Holiday Referral Program. “This unique community-involved program was created to…
Giving Thanks: Local biz offers free coffee to all in uniform
Hot Java Cafe in Citrus Heights says it’s giving thanks by “giving back” this year, with free coffee for nurses, firefighters, police and any other uniformed profession, through Thanksgiving…
Board decides final fate of Sylvan Middle School
Updated Nov. 19, 7:29 a.m.– In a 4-0 vote Tuesday night, San Juan Unified School District board members made the controversial decision to move students from Sylvan Middle School over to the adjacent Citrus Heights Elementary campus in…
POLICE: neighbor utilized gun to detain theft suspects; say tactic ‘not encouraged’
The neighbor who single-handedly detained three juveniles in the middle of the street after an alleged vehicle burglary Wednesday was aided by a personal firearm, a sergeant from the Citrus Heights Police Department (CHPD) said today – adding…
Free composting workshop hosted in Citrus Heights
Updated Nov. 17, 12:45 p.m. — Got piles of leaves in your yard? Why not try composting them? A free workshop taught by UC Davis Master Gardeners at the Sylvan Ranch Community Garden offers training on “anything and…
