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Citrus Heights mayor says governor’s homeless directive won’t make ‘one bit of difference’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order last week directing state agencies to develop policies to address homeless encampments with “both urgency and compassion” is being criticized by Citrus Heights Mayor Bret Daniels…

House fire on Monday prompts lane closure on Sylvan Road
A fire broke out inside a home just after 10 a.m. Monday on a side street off Sylvan Road…

SJUSD school board to vote on potential $950M bond measure for Nov. ballot
During a special meeting on Tuesday, the San Juan Unified School District Board of Education is scheduled to vote on whether to place a $950,000 local bond measure on the November ballot…

New overnight patrols aim to deter dumping, side shows near Sunrise Mall
The Sunrise MarketPlace announced in a newsletter last week that, beginning July 1, Cal Tac Security began conducting overnight security patrols seven days a week…

Citrus Heights man arrested during Sac County sting operation
A Citrus Heights man was arrested during an undercover sting operation on Watt Avenue conducted by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office…

Local restaurant endures heat wave with broken AC system
The air conditioning inside a Burger King franchise location in Citrus Heights has reportedly been broken for weeks, with patrons alleging temperatures rising to “dangerous” levels inside…

Police arrest two, recover $750 in stolen merchandise at Sunrise Mall
Citrus Heights Police arrested two suspects following the theft of merchandise from Macy’s at the Sunrise Mall on Saturday night. ..

Juvenile arrested after weapons, ski masks found during patrol at MVHS
Citrus Heights Police on Friday announced the arrest of a juvenile during a proactive patrol at Mesa Verde High School…

Local Citrus Heights food drive nears $15k goal, seeks more donations
The Citrus Heights Grocery Outlet’s annual Independence from Hunger food drive has raised nearly $12,000 so far in 2024…