Citrus Heights Sentinel
New environmental report out for city hall, medical building proposal
Over 1,000 pages of documents from a new draft Environmental Impact Report were posted to the City’s website for public comment and review Monday, as Citrus Heights moves forward on assessing a proposal which would move city hall…
Council votes in Sue Frost as new Citrus Heights mayor
Citrus Heights city council members unanimously voted Thursday night to select Sue Frost to replace Mel Turner as mayor of Citrus Heights, choosing Jeannie Bruins to serve as vice mayor for a one-year term as well…
‘Stormageddon’ a fizzle for Citrus Heights, says City engineer
Although distributing over 11,000 sandbags and preparing to handle the worst weather predictions, a lead engineer reported this week’s storm had “fizzled” in Citrus Heights as of Thursday night, with some staff even being sent home early…
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…
City gears up for storm; offers preparation tips for residents
Updated Dec. 10, 12:33 p.m.– The City of Citrus Heights is busy providing storm preparation tips and getting staff and equipment ready for fallen trees, clogged gutters and flooding that often accompany the heavy winds and rain expected…
Citrus Heights Marching Band ‘Flash Mobs’ Walmart
With trumpets blaring and drums rolling, about 30 members of the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band filled the Auburn Boulevard Walmart with sounds of Christmas for about half an hour, Saturday, as surprised shoppers looked on. “I think…
Police arrest man suspected of posing as firefighter to enter homes, steal items
Updated 9:32 p.m.– Citrus Heights police have arrested a man suspected of gaining access into homes by posing as a fireman in uniform, allegedly to perform smoke detector inspections, according to a press release tonight from the department.…
Attic fire ravages home across from Citrus Heights fire station
An attic fire caused extensive damage to a Citrus Heights home early Saturday morning, occurring just feet away from the Oak Avenue fire station. Although aided by crews from as far as Folsom, firefighters from Sacramento Metropolitan Fire…
18th annual Christmas tree lighting draws over 1000
Updated Dec. 10, 1:20 p.m.– Rain held off as about 1200 people gathered outside city hall in Citrus Heights for the annual Christmas tree lighting Thursday night, followed by an evening of family-friendly activities and performances in the…
Mariposa Ave. closed after water main breaks overnight
Updated 6:14 p.m.– Mariposa Avenue has been re-opened. Previous update– A section of Mariposa Avenue has been closed after Citrus Heights Water District crews tore a large hole in the pavement to allow for an emergency repair on…
