Free Christmas tree, lights recycling offered in Citrus Heights
Through Jan. 13, 2017, Citrus Heights residents can take advantage of free curbside pickup of live Christmas trees. According to the city’s general services department, Republic Services customers can recycle their trees by “cutting the tree into pieces…
2017 marks 20 years since Citrus Heights became a city, celebrations planned
January 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of Citrus Heights becoming a city, following a decade-long battle with the county beginning in the 80’s that concluded with an election victory in the 90’s when voters approved cityhood by 62…
Watt Communities proposes huge 261-unit development in Citrus Heights
A 55-acre housing development and open-space park has been proposed to replace the golf course on Arcadia Drive in Citrus Heights, located near Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane. The 261-unit housing proposal, submitted to the city by Watt…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: guns, hot dogs, knife call, holiday hours, retiree
Latest news briefs include Hot Dog on a Stick opening at Sunrise Mall, a councilman’s call of support for concealed weapons permits, another senior city staff retirement, a heavier-than-usual police response on Raintree Drive, and an update on…
RT eyes alcohol ads for funding, launches survey for input
Should hard liquor and other alcohol ads be allowed on RT buses? Sacramento Regional Transit has launched a four-question survey to answer that question, seeking feedback from the public on whether it should begin accepting alcohol ads on…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: arrests, fire, lights contest, local politics
Latest local news briefs include results from a weekend DUI and drivers license checkpoint on Antelope Road, a commercial fire on Greenback Lane, Supervisor-elect Sue Frost naming her new chief of staff, a “Yard of the Month” winner…
10 top Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights
For those in search of the best Christmas lights in Citrus Heights, here’s a list of 10 of the top displays in town. There’s likely no need to search any further than Orelle Creek Court for the best…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: new mayor, mortgage fraud, election certified
Latest local news briefs include a federal jury finding a Citrus Heights woman guilty of mortgage fraud, the selection of a new mayor and vice mayor for the city, and final vote count numbers from the November election.…
VIDEO: Marching band surprises shoppers inside Citrus Heights Walmart
With trumpets blaring and drums rolling, about 35 members of the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band filled the Auburn Boulevard Walmart with sounds of Christmas for about half an hour last weekend. Surprised shoppers were seen stopping to…
CHPD seeks donations for annual ‘Holiday Referral Program’
The Citrus Heights Police Department, Police Activities League (PAL) and the City of Citrus Heights are again partnering with a variety of community groups and businesses to provide gifts to in-need families this holiday season. The annual community…
