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Longtime auto repair shop in Citrus Heights up for sale
An auto repair shop that has been in Citrus Heights for decades has been listed for sale.

Suspect arrested, released after stealing $91k in jewelry at Sunrise Mall
A 34-year-old man was arrested Tuesday morning on charges of burglary and possession of burglary tools after stealing $91,000 in merchandise from a business inside the Sunrise Mall…

Gilberto’s Tacos announces permanent closure of food truck
Gilberto’s Tacos, which recently opened up a food truck after the lease for its building expired, is now permanently closing its food truck operation…

Update: Police investigating cause of death for body found after Monday’s fire
Citrus Heights Police are investigating after a deceased female was discovered in an apartment bedroom following a fire on Monday morning…

Deceased person found in bedroom after fire in Citrus Heights apartment
Citrus Heights Police are investigating after Metro Fire crews discovered a deceased person inside an apartment complex Monday morning…
False report of shooting prompts heavy police response, closure of Greenback Lane
Citrus Heights Police responded to the 6600 block of Greenback Lane near Dewey Drive on Saturday morning after receiving a call from a third party alleging a shooting had taken place at a local apartment…

City of Citrus Heights finalizes purchase of 1.7-acre preschool property. What’s next?
The City of Citrus Heights has officially closed on a property on Old Auburn Road that was formerly home to Citrus Heights Preschool, although plans for the property’s future use remain vague…

Police respond to ‘aggressive’ goat on the loose in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights police corralled and reunited a loose goat with its owners Tuesday afternoon after the animal was reportedly acting aggressively toward people in the neighborhood…

Citrus Heights police make arrest after mid-day street racing incident
Citrus Heights police said officers on Wednesday encountered several vehicles street racing in the area of Auburn Boulevard and Halifax Street in the middle of the day…

Latest update: Who’s winning in Citrus Heights area races, as of Nov. 12
More than a week after Election Day, votes continue to be counted in various local races affecting Citrus Heights, with the latest results for City Council, school board, water district, state assembly and congressional races posted on Tuesday,…