Luke Otterstad

Popular Chicago-style pizzeria closes Citrus Heights location
Updated Sept. 24, 4:18 p.m.– Diners expecting to grab a slice at Linda’s Pizzeria on Greenback Lane this month found themselves met with a closed door and taped-off parking lot, after the restaurant reported leasing issues led to…

Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Sept.14-19)
Events in Citrus Heights this week include a car show in the Lowe’s parking lot, a free “WaterSmart” landscaping workshop, and a community meeting to discuss a potential new pedestrian bridge over I-80, among other local activities. Mon.,…

Huge yard sale benefits Citrus Heights Marching Band
The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band is concluding its annual Fall Yard Sale this weekend, promising deals on thousands of items at prices “far under what they are really worth.” “We make a deal on anything that we’re…

Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Sept. 6-12)
Updated Sept. 6, 12:08 a.m.– Happenings around Citrus Heights this week include a traveling circus at Sunrise Mall, a September 11 “flag unveiling,” and several more days of the community marching band’s massive yard sale fundraiser. Citrus Heights…

DROUGHT: Free ‘WaterSmart’ workshop coming to Citrus Heights
A free water-efficient landscaping workshop will be held at the Citrus Heights Community Center on September 19, designed to help local homeowners and gardeners get “the best yard with the least water.” According to an event flier, workshop…

Citrus Heights residents, police prep for National Night Out
Updated Aug 3, 5:21 p.m.– Police and neighborhood groups across Citrus Heights are once again preparing for participation in the August 4th National Night Out, as part of a country-wide effort to prevent crime by connecting neighbors and…
Local nonprofit offers small biz owners free classes, mentoring
Calling itself ‘the premier small business mentoring service,’ a nonprofit association of volunteer business advisers has been training entrepreneurs and small business owners through its 300 chapters nationwide – including one based in Citrus Heights. With a goal…

Event: Citrus Town Center kicks off season with free family fun
The Citrus Town Center will be kicking off its annual outdoor activities with a Spring Celebration on April 25 this year, promising fun for the whole family at the corner of Greenback Lane and Sunrise Boulevard. The first…
Pet-a-Palooza 2015 coming to Rusch Park April 25
Thousands of dogs, and people, will again be coming to Rusch Park for what organizers are calling “Sacramento’s biggest free pet event,” filled with obstacle courses and splash areas for dogs, as well as on-site food and a…

Police close Auburn Blvd for 10hrs after Valentine’s Day crash
Citrus Heights police said a 2 a.m. collision between a car and pedestrian sent a young woman to the hospital in critical condition Saturday morning and caused officers to close all southbound lanes of traffic on Auburn Boulevard…



