Citrus Heights Sentinel
Drought report: Citrus Heights water use drops by 42%
Water conservation efforts in Citrus Heights have far-exceeded most areas of the state, with both main water suppliers for the city reporting a 42 percent cumulative drop in water use in June and July, according to the latest…
Pedestrian fatality on Auburn Blvd marks 3rd killed this year
Updated Aug. 28, 8:21 a.m.– Citrus Heights police closed down Auburn Boulevard near the Roseville border for about six hours Friday morning in order to investigate a fatal collision involving a pedestrian in the roadway. Police said officers…
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 This Week: what’s happening in town (Aug.23-29)
Updated August 24, 5:05 p.m.– Looking for some local events coming up? Citrus Heights happenings this week include a community Q&A forum with the mayor and Congressman Ami Bera, a kid-friendly safety fair, a city council meeting, and…
Citrus Heights seeks to attract craft breweries; drops permit req
Following the growing popularity of craft beer in the region, the City of Citrus Heights is seeking to attract brew pubs to its commercial areas by amending zoning codes and removing a previously required $5,400 regulatory permit for…
Citrus Heights police chief: body cameras ‘likely,’ but too early
Body-worn cameras on police officers could likely become a future reality in Citrus Heights, Police Chief Christopher Boyd told somewhat-wary city council members in a presentation last week that summarized pros and cons his department had identified in…
Head-on collision behind Citrus Heights Raley’s ends in arrest
A head-on vehicle collision on a residential side street behind Raley’s Tuesday night sent several people to the hospital and one man to jail on felony DUI and reckless driving charges, according to a police sergeant on scene.…
Pedestrian killed in vehicle collision Sunday; PD closes lanes
Updated Aug. 17, 6:14 p.m.– Citrus Heights police closed down several lanes at a busy Sunrise Boulevard intersection Sunday morning after a 28-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street. Traffic…
Citrus Heights This Week: what’s happening in town (Aug. 16-22)
Although not much is on schedule for earlier in the week, events around Citrus Heights include a police K-9 demonstration, a weekend blood drive at the Sunrise Mall, and a local fundraiser with “the world’s funniest cop.” THURSDAY,…
New McDonald’s to relocate in Citrus Heights shopping center
The Fair Oaks McDonald’s at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue is currently located just a few feet outside Citrus Heights city limits, but if things go as planned, the fast-food restaurant will soon be relocating…
