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Citrus Heights voted 4-0 to drop its panhandling ordinance. Here’s why
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights City Council last week voted to repeal the city’s panhandling ordinance citing potential concerns over First Amendment lawsuits…
Citrus Heights council votes 3-1 to support ‘Taxpayer Protection Act’
The Citrus Heights City Council last week voted to support the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act of 2024, an initiative that has…
Victims in near-fatal Citrus Heights collision sue police dept
By Mike Hazlip— The Roseville Police department has been named in a lawsuit filed by a family involved in a near-fatal collision in Citrus Heights with an allegedly stolen pickup truck attempting to evade authorities…
Two Citrus Heights men among 12 arrested after ‘horrendous’ child porn investigation
By Mike Hazlip— The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office on Halloween announced 12 arrests in an operation dubbed “Operation Monster Mash” targeting individuals suspected of creating and distributing child sexual abuse material…
Citrus Heights police chief says ‘accountability’ is key to clean up city
By Mike Hazlip— In an Oct. 23 address to residents of Citrus Heights Neighborhood Area 10, Police Chief Alex Turcotte said city staff is working with county authorities on ways to prosecute what he called nuisance offenders…
Hells Angels members arrested in shooting near Citrus Heights border
By Mike Hazlip— Authorities on Thursday announced the arrest of four men in connection with a July 8 shooting near Madison and San Juan avenues…
Citrus Heights firefighter couple featured on new ‘Raid The Cage’ TV show
By Lily Tu– Two firefighting fiancés from Citrus Heights played in a CBS’ “Raid the Cage” TV show in an episode that aired this month, winning over $130,000 in prizes…
Sunrise Mall to welcome new retail store in November
By Mike Hazlip— A new furniture store is set to open at Sunrise Mall and the owner says he is optimistic about the mall’s future…
Guest Opinion: Housing is not what Sylvan Corners needs
By Brad Staplin– As a 6th generation native of Citrus Heights, and whose family once owned the land where the old Sylvan school sat, I applaud the City Council for the courage to reject the 94-home subdivision being…
New workwear store opens in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A new workwear clothing store that bills itself as “home of the trades” held its grand opening on Sunrise Boulevard last weekend…
