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Citrus Heights police seek to identify suspect after deadly house fire
The Citrus Heights Police Department has released new information regarding a deadly house fire that occurred in June and is seeking information from the public…

Victim hospitalized with major burns after Citrus Heights duplex fire
Authorities said one person was rescued from a burning duplex building early Thursday morning, along with a dog…

Only one candidate filed for District 3 seat. What happens now?
As of the close of the nomination period on Friday, Aug. 9, Councilman Tim Schaefer was the only candidate to file…

Civic Minute: What’s going on at City Hall in Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights City Council members will meet Wednesday, Aug. 14, to discuss multiple items, including alcoholic beverage licenses for Amazon Fresh, a property acquisition, construction contract, and a new Animal Services…

Obituary: Kathleen I. Draper (1945-2024)
Kathy was a Sacramento native and lived in Citrus Heights for more than 30 years…

Filing deadline extended for open District 1 Citrus Heights council seat
The city officially extended the filing deadline for candidates filing to run for the open Citrus Heights City Council District 1 seat.

Future Amazon Fresh store in Citrus Heights seeks alcohol sales approval
A public hearing is scheduled to take place during the upcoming Aug. 14 City Council meeting to discuss approval of a Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity submitted by Amazon Fresh requesting two alcoholic beverage licenses.

Fire damages Citrus Heights mobile home
A mobile home in the Sierra Meadows Mobile Estates caught fire on Thursday, with improperly disposed cigarettes being blamed for the fire…

Local car enthusiasts, nonprofit team up to aid those impacted by Park Fire
A local car show and events group and nonprofit organization came together recently to collect donations to help those impacted by the Park Fire.

Comic Con returning to Sunrise Mall this month
By Sara Beth Williams– The “Weekend Blender” Comic Con event is returning to the Sunrise Mall in August…