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2024 ‘Best Lights’ winners announced by City of Citrus Heights
The winners have been announced for the city’s annual Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest…

Christmas Eve explosion in Citrus Heights investigated as crime scene
An explosion on Christmas Eve in a Citrus Heights neighborhood sent one person to the hospital with critical injuries and displaced residents living in an adjacent unit…

What to know about holiday hours for Citrus Heights city services
Citrus Heights City Hall will be closed Tuesday Dec. 24, 2024 through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. The Citrus Heights Community Center will also be closed…

Cyclist dies at hospital after struck by vehicle in Citrus Heights; driver arrested
A man passed away from his injuries Monday night after being struck by a vehicle…

Citrus Heights seeks to enforce 12% tax on AirBnB’s, launches online portal
The City of Citrus Heights says less than 30 percent of identified AirBnB’s and other short-term rentals in Citrus Heights are currently in compliance with city licensing and tax requirements…

Citrus Heights neighborhood group brightens Christmas for local children
For four years, CHASEN, which represents Citrus Heights neighborhood areas 7, 8 and 9, has come together to give Christmas gifts to local children and families in need…

Citrus Heights Police release drone footage from October rooftop standoff
https://youtu.be/Pdwope_dhS8?si=vzCQRZ6TFcW8V2nl&t=111 By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights Police Department on Friday released drone footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred in October. Drone footage shows domestic violence suspect Justin Phillips atop the roof of a senior living…

Brewing company nears opening date at Sylvan Corners
DarkHeart Brewing is almost ready to open in Citrus Heights…

Citrus Heights strengthens its voice on school board
In a significant development for Citrus Heights, several members of the San Juan Unified School District Board of Education who represent portions of Citrus Heights were selected to take on positions of higher leadership on the board during…

Sunrise Mall store reopens after burglar rammed truck through entrance
The JC Penney store at Sunrise Mall is back open for business, after a burglary suspect drove a pickup truck through the first floor of the building early Sunday morning…