New Smart & Final to open May 4 in Citrus Heights
On Wednesday, Citrus Heights will welcome the grand opening of a new 28,000-square-feet grocery store at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue. “We are excited to join the community and looking forward to meeting our new…
Police offer prescription drug disposal to curb abuse, accidents
A “no-questions-asked” prescription drug take-back day will be held at the Citrus Heights Police Department on April 30 this year — part of a nationwide effort to reduce drug abuse and avoid safety concerns with flushing old drugs…
Emergency preparedness event set for April 30 at Sunrise Mall
Sunrise Mall and the Citrus Town Center will be home to a family-friendly emergency preparedness event this Saturday, promising free training, presentations and a live earthquake simulator. The free event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Pet-a-Palooza, police activity, city hall update
Local news briefs for the third week in April include thousands coming to Rusch Park for Pet-a-Palooza 2016, an update on the new city hall and medical office building projects, and police efforts to crack down on illegal…
Local furniture store celebrates 70 years in Citrus Heights
Hall’s Furniture store is celebrating its 70th anniversary since first opening in 1946, making it one of the oldest, still-operating businesses in Citrus Heights. Located on Mariposa Avenue and set back about a block from busy Antelope Road,…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: deadly wreck, cityhood, appointees
Latest local news briefs in April include a deadly five-vehicle accident, plans to celebrate Citrus Heights’ 20th anniversary, an update on a local organic garden, and more. Here’s a few highlights from the week: Celebration planned for Citrus…
Second Citrus Heights woman appointed by Gov. Brown in past month
In the past month, Gov. Jerry Brown’s Office has announced the appointment of two women from Citrus Heights, among a series of about 50 appointees to various state positions since March 29. Citrus Heights resident Leanne M. Wheeler,…
Staff propose relaxing regs on keeping chickens in Citrus Heights
Updated April 16, 10:15 a.m.– The Citrus Heights planning division is seeking community feedback on draft wording of a proposal that would allow chickens to be kept on residential lots of any size in Citrus Heights. Currently, chickens…
Citrus Heights’ 2016 Red, White & Blue Parade seeks entries
Entries are currently being sought for the upcoming annual Red, White & Blue Parade in Citrus Heights this June. “The parade is a celebration of community and we are always seeking traditional entries as well as new entries…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: police pursuit, Kmart closure, public hearings
Latest news briefs include a multi-injury collision involving a suspected DUI driver, closure of the Citrus Heights Kmart, public hearings, a police pursuit, and 20th anniversary plans celebrating cityhood. Driver arrested for felony DUI after multi-injury collision– A…
