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Prison Bars, photo by Michael Coghlan

City Council Votes 5-0 to Oppose Prop 47

Citrus Heights city council leaders unanimously voted Thursday to oppose California’s Proposition 47, following a recommendation by Police Chief Christopher Boyd about the controversial ballot measure which seeks to reduce penalties for certain nonviolent drug and property crimes.…

Volunteer Work Day Held for Historic Rusch Home

Citrus Heights’ Rusch Home got a free face-lift inside and out, as community workers were invited to volunteer at the historic landmark on Saturday morning.

"Bait vehicle" warning signs in Citrus Heights // photo credit: Luke Otterstad

‘Bait Vehicle’ Signs Raise Questions from Residents

Ever wonder what’s going on with the large “bait vehicle” signs around Citrus Heights? If so, you’re not alone, as questions about the signs have been brought up by residents at several community meetings in the past few…

Citrus Heights city council signs, election 2014

Local Elections: Two Upcoming Forums for City Council Race

Want to know more about who’s running for Citrus Heights city council this year? With candidate forums set for October 11 and October 16, voters in Citrus Heights will soon have a chance to learn more about the…

Main entrance of proposed new city hall off Fountain Square Drive in Citrus Heights.

GALLERY: Artistic Images of Proposed New City Hall

These preliminary artistic renderings of a proposed new Citrus Heights city hall were presented to the city council by Rod Johnson from by Capital Partners Development Co. during their September 25 meeting. The council voted 4-0 to select…

HD Supply coming to Citrus Heights October 15

HD Supply, Stein Mart Open this Month in Citrus Heights

October marks the opening of two large businesses in Citrus Heights, with Stein Mart opening its doors for the first time today in the Marketplace at Birdcage, and HD Supply scheduled to open the 15th on Greenback Lane…

WORKSHOP: City Seeks Community Input to Assess Needs, Direct Funds

If you’re looking for an opportunity to provide input on how taxpayer dollars should be spent in Citrus Heights, the City has a workshop for you this Wednesday night. “We would like you to attend a Community Needs…

Organic Community Garden to Host Harvest Festival Dinner

The Sylvan Ranch Community Garden in Citrus Heights has planned its 6th annual harvest festival this Saturday, with an all-you-can-eat dinner fundraiser, raffle prizes and a silent auction. Inviting the community to see what the garden has accomplished…

Council Votes 4-0 to Select New ‘Preferred’ City Hall Site

Updated Sept. 26, 2:23 p.m. Opposition to a proposal to build a new city hall noticeably dwindled Thursday night, as Citrus Heights council members voted unanimously in favor of designating a newly proposed 10-acre property next to the…

Officers compete on police motorcycles in Last Man Standing competition

Citrus Heights Police Win 6 Awards in Statewide Motorcycle Competition

A weekend police motorcycle rodeo and Traffic Safety Fair drew about 2,000 people to the northern parking lot of Sunrise Mall, raising over $2600 for charity and leaving the Citrus Heights Police Department with six awards for performance…