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Citrus Heights approves $600k plan to fund nonprofits, infrastructure
The Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a final draft of the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Plan for 2025, which establishes annual funding allocation recommendations…

Have interest rate cuts impacted the Citrus Heights real estate market?
Persistently high mortgage rates have dampened housing affordability and contributed to a “lackluster” sales environment in Citrus Heights…

Citrus Heights council backs plan for California-Nevada task force to address illegal fireworks
The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve a Letter of Support to Gov. Gavin Newsom urging California to address illegal fireworks coming in from out of state…

Rotary Foundation donates $100k to design replica Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Citrus Heights
The Citrus Heights Veterans Memorial Project, a nonprofit veterans organization, plans to construct the first permanent 80 percent-replica Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on the west coast by 2026…

Neighbors await action on long-vacant property in Citrus Heights
A boarded-up home remains visible to thousands of drivers passing by on Auburn Boulevard each day, with caution tape stretched across the entrance…

Armored vehicles, helicopter assist Citrus Heights police in rooftop standoff
Heavy police presence with armored vehicles and helicopter activity near Sunrise Boulevard and Old Auburn Road could be seen Monday night as police responded to reports of an armed domestic violence suspect in the area,

Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights City Council members will meet Wednesday, Oct. 23 to discuss and approve several grants, police department remodeling projects, and a proposed Citrus Heights Veterans Memorial…

‘Ghost Tours’ return to Mesa Verde High School in time for Halloween
The Mesa Verde Theater department is hosting its fourth annual ‘Ghost Tours’ this Halloween season. Ghost Tours are scheduled for Oct. 24, 25, and 26 with an alumni preview night on Oct. 22.

Plans for Citrus Heights Walmart remodel, expansion submitted to city
An application for a remodeling and expansion project at the Walmart store on Auburn Boulevard has been submitted to the city for approval, according to the city’s website…

Man arrested, released after brandishing knife at Montage Apartments
A 35-year-old male was arrested for brandishing a deadly weapon during an argument on Tuesday night, according to police.