Luke Otterstad
Citrus Heights to gain 200 jobs with proposed shopping center
The Citrus Heights Planning Commission gave unanimous approval Wednesday for a developer’s 5.7-acre proposal to bring several new restaurants, retail stores and a Smart & Final to the old Capital Nursery lot at Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue.…
REVIEW: Extreme Hummus brings Mediterranean flavor to Citrus Heights
With Citrus Heights boasting a new Mediterranean drive-thru off Antelope Road, my husband and I decided to grab a bite to eat at Extreme Hummus and were soon coming back after being impressed with the taste, service and…
Arts, planning commissioners appointed; some vacancies left
Two board positions remain unfilled after Citrus Heights city council members voted to fill 11 of 13 vacancies on several City boards and commissions during last week’s council meeting. Vacancies for the positions were created after 13 terms…
High speed chase through Citrus Heights ends in crash, arrest
Social media accounts lit up Sunday night from local users reporting helicopters and heavy police presence near Van Maren Lane and Garden Gate Drive, with Citrus Heights police later confirming they were involved in a multi-agency pursuit of…
Harbor Freight Tools expands to Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights welcomed a new discount tool retailer to town this month, with Harbor Freight Tools celebrating its grand opening on Greenback Lane mid-December. Setting up shop in the old Aaron Brothers art store across from Toys R…
STORM: Residents pile up on free sandbags
Updated Dec. 11, 9:46 a.m.– “Load your own” sandbag locations in Citrus Heights have been busy this week, with shovel-ready residents stopping by through Wednesday to load up on free sand in preparation for heavy rains and high…
POLICE: neighbor utilized gun to detain theft suspects; say tactic ‘not encouraged’
The neighbor who single-handedly detained three juveniles in the middle of the street after an alleged vehicle burglary Wednesday was aided by a personal firearm, a sergeant from the Citrus Heights Police Department (CHPD) said today – adding…
Free composting workshop hosted in Citrus Heights
Updated Nov. 17, 12:45 p.m. — Got piles of leaves in your yard? Why not try composting them? A free workshop taught by UC Davis Master Gardeners at the Sylvan Ranch Community Garden offers training on “anything and…
Truck collision severs power pole; closes Antelope Road
Updated 12:52 p.m.– A power pole was left severed at the base and dangling along the roadside this morning when a pickup slammed into the pole, cutting power and causing Citrus Heights police to temporarily shut down traffic…
Neighbor detains teens after vehicle break-in, 3 arrested
Three juveniles were arrested early Wednesday morning after a witness’ husband detained them in the middle of the street following an alleged vehicle break-in, according to a press release from the Citrus Heights Police Department. Police say the…
