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Helicopter aids search for robbery suspects at Sunrise Mall
Citrus Heights police responded to reports of a theft at Macy’s Men’s in the Sunrise Mall last weekend, with residents reporting a heavy police presence near the scene…

Suspect arrested in connection with 2013 Citrus Heights homicide case
Citrus Heights police detectives on Monday arrested a 49-year-old woman in connection with a homicide case from more than a decade ago…

Citrus Heights council votes to allow temporary signs on Auburn Blvd. during construction
The Citrus Heights City Council this month approved a short-term pause on temporary signage regulations during the course of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Project, Phase 2…

Suspect arrested after fire inside vacant Citrus Heights home
Fire crews were dispatched Monday morning to reports of a fire at a vacant, two-story house at the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Cherry Glen Avenue…

Citrus Heights approves 5-year contract with Bradshaw Animal Shelter
The Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve a new contract for animal services with Bradshaw Animal Shelter…

Plans withdrawn for expanding Citrus Heights mobile home park
Plans to expand Lakeview Village mobile home park with up to 20 additional home lots appear to have halted…

San Juan Unified kicks off school year with electric buses
San Juan Unified School District Board members, transportation staff, and community leaders recently celebrated the unveiling of six new all-electric buses, just in time for the beginning of the school year.

Veteran’s Community Center to hold annual Hawaiian Luau fundraiser
The Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights is hosting its fourth annual Hawaiian Luau fundraising event on Saturday, Aug. 24…

Large trees, landscaping torn up on Auburn Blvd. Here’s why
Much of the landscaping including some mature trees along Auburn Boulevard from Rusch Park to the northern city limits now lays barren, prompting questions from some as to why…

Citrus Heights council approves purchase of vacant church land; Vice Mayor questions investment
The Citrus Heights City Council voted 4-1 on Wednesday to approve the purchase of vacant land on Sylvan Road owned by Bayside Covenant Church…