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Citrus Heights appoints new mayor, vice mayor for next 3 months
As of Wednesday night, Citrus Heights has a new mayor and vice mayor…

Traveling circus returning to Sunrise Mall in September
The Circus Caballero will again return to Citrus Heights this year, with showtimes beginning Sept. 19…

Citrus Heights City Council votes to keep District 1 seat vacant until election
The Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to keep the District 1 City Council seat vacant until the Nov. 5 election…

Citrus Heights Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash on Antelope Road
A motorcyclist died on Wednesday afternoon following a vehicular collision on Antelope Road in Citrus Heights…

Local baseball club to bring back classic uniforms for milestone celebration
A local baseball and softball club that calls Citrus Heights home will mark its third decade of playing ball next year…

District upgrades Citrus Heights schools with new security fencing, locks
Campus fencing and safety projects have wrapped up at several local schools in Citrus Heights, according to the San Juan Unified School District…

Ribbon cutting kicks off plans for playground for children with disabilities
Community members and business leaders gathered at San Juan Park last month to kickoff efforts to build Mike’s Playground, a playground that will accommodate children living with disabilities…

Citrus Heights PD mourns loss of longtime animal services officer
Animal Services Officer Ruben Hernandez passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 1, the Citrus Heights Police Department announced on Wednesday…

Juveniles threaten Sunrise Mall employees, attempt to break into store
Several juveniles reportedly attempted to break into a store within the Sunrise Mall on Monday, according to employees who work inside the mall.

Citrus Heights shipping store hit with back-to-back break-ins
A local shipping store on Auburn Boulevard was recently burglarized three times within a week, according to the store’s owner…