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Citrus Heights Police Department Awarded $115,000 Grant

Dec 10, 2024 12:17PM ● By Citrus Heights Police Department News Release

The Citrus Heights Police Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads.

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Finding a New Direction

Dec 10, 2024 12:14PM ● By Kristin Thebaud

Tina Goree was 59 years old and managing a Wing Stop in Sacramento in 2018 when she decided it was time to change careers as she continued to age. She signed up for a class at a career skills center and was ready to begin a new chapter.

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Tree Lighting Brings Out Over 2,000 to Usher in the Holidays

Dec 10, 2024 12:09PM ● By Elise Spleiss

A brisk but comfortable, dry night met the 2,000 family members and others attending the Citrus Heights Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 5 in front of City Hall.

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Improvements to Sam’s Club Gas Station in Review

Dec 10, 2024 11:32AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Citrus Heights Planning Department continues to take under review a construction project proposal to add two fuel bays under an enlarged overhead canopy at the Sam’s Club gas station at 7147 Greenback Lane, adjacent to Fountain Square Drive.

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Bloodmobile Helps Save Lives

Dec 04, 2024 10:57AM ● By Elise Spleiss

From Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 152 individuals came out to save lives through blood donations during the blood drive at the Marketplace at Birdcage Center in Citrus Heights. Blood donations are delivered to hospitals as quickly as they are collected.

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Rotary Club Donates Hundreds of Shoes to Local Schools

Dec 04, 2024 10:48AM ● By Rotary Club of Citrus Heights News Release

Prior to Thanksgiving, the Rotary Club of Citrus Heights completed delivery of a total of 677 pairs of new shoes to 11 San Juan Unified School District’s elementary, middle and high schools and the Sayonara Center in Citrus Heights.

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Snow Much Joy Painting

Dec 04, 2024 10:45AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Frosty the Snowman might be a “fairy tale” they say, but if you pick up an artist’s brush and paint him onto an 11x14 blank canvas, he might magically come to life, just in time for you to take him home.

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Multiple Sclerosis Marathon Successful

Dec 03, 2024 05:02PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

For the 10th year in a row, the John A. Schafer, MD Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center located at 7777 Greenback Lane, a program of the Dignity Health Neurological Institute, hosted its Annual Marathon on Dec. 2.

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Marathoners Hit the Road Sunday

Dec 02, 2024 04:50PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Fair Oaks Boulevard is one of many streets that will channel almost 10,000 California International Marathon athletes to Sacramento on Sunday, Dec. 8.

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Sacramento Suburban Water District Appoints Diana Lynch

Nov 26, 2024 05:16PM ● By Sacramento Suburban Water District News Release

The Sacramento Suburban Water District (SSWD) Board of Directors has appointed Diana Lynch to fill the Division 1 seat on the Board, effective Nov. 12.

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Rep. Bera Introduces Bipartisan Global Alzheimer’s Initiative Now (GAIN) Act

Nov 26, 2024 01:32PM ● By Office of Rep. Ami Bera News Release

On Nov. 20, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) introduced the bipartisan Global Alzheimer’s Initiative Now (GAIN) Act alongside Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Young Kim (R-CA-40).

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Family Gifting Drive Underway

Nov 26, 2024 01:13PM ● By Citrus Heights Police Department News Release

The Citrus Heights Police Department is proud to announce the 16th annual Family Gifting Event.

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Take Flight at Wild and Fly Fitness

Nov 26, 2024 01:06PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Get ready to strap yourself into a harness and take flight in an aerobic sling bungee workout at Wild and Fly Fitness, which celebrated its official grand opening Nov. 7 in Citrus Heights.

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Tips for a Holly Jolly Holiday Season

Nov 26, 2024 09:46AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As the holidays approach, many of us look forward to gatherings with friends and family, enjoying delicious food and taking part in festive celebrations. However, this time of year can also bring feelings of stress, loneliness or sadness for some

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Sacramento County Fentanyl Deaths Declining

Nov 26, 2024 09:22AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County has made remarkable progress in the battle against the opioid crisis, reporting a 56% reduction in fentanyl-related deaths between 2023 and 2024.

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Blood Drive Dec. 5

Nov 20, 2024 09:13AM ● By Patsy McGavock

Holidays and Remote Work Affect Blood Supply

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Rock ’N’ Roll at Blood Drive

Nov 20, 2024 08:57AM ● By Vitalant Staff

Marketplace at Birdcage will again host its three-day Bloodmobile blood drive at 6177 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights.

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City Launches New Community Engagement Projects

Nov 20, 2024 08:51AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

A new Neighborhood Area Mailer project aims to increase community engagement through the design, coordination and distribution of a citywide mailer promoting all the local Neighborhood Areas.

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Milestones and Gratitude

Nov 20, 2024 08:46AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The annual 2024 Citrus Heights State of the City Address on Nov. 14 in City Council Chambers proved to be quite a highlight reel of achievement

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Looking to Serve Your Community?

Nov 12, 2024 03:40PM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

Citrus Heights encourages residents to become involved in their local community.

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Sacramento County Partners with Citrus Heights

Nov 12, 2024 03:37PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is proud to announce a new partnership with the City of Citrus Heights to provide comprehensive animal services to the local community.

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Amazon Fresh Opens in Citrus Heights

Nov 12, 2024 03:32PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

It was an “appealing” start for Citrus Heights’ newest grocery store, Amazon Fresh, which celebrated its grand opening last Thursday, Nov. 7

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Veterans Day Service Honors Sue Frost

Nov 12, 2024 03:24PM ● By Elise Spleiss

It was a cold and rainy day which greeted the faithful 50 attendees to the Veterans Day service at Sylvan Cemetery on Nov. 11.

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Club Studio Thanked for Opening Here

Nov 12, 2024 03:12PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Annie Kerr

Club Studio, a new, cutting-edge 36,000-square-foot health club, opened its doors in Citrus Heights and the Chamber of Commerce put together a noon ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 8 to celebrate the accomplishment.

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SMUD Lists Unclaimed Checks on its Website

Nov 12, 2024 09:45AM ● By SMUD News Release

The names of customers and vendors who have not yet cashed checks dated Sept. 30, 2021 or earlier are now available on smud.org.

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Ben Ali Shrine Band to Present Free Concert Nov. 11

Nov 05, 2024 05:20PM ● By Linda Glover

The Ben Ali Shrine Band will perform a free, one-hour, open to the public concert at noon Monday, Nov. 11, at the Veterans Community Center, 6921 Sylvan Road in Citrus Heights.

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Citrus Heights State of the City Nov. 14

Nov 05, 2024 05:08PM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

The City of Citrus Heights invites residents to the Citrus Heights Annual State of the City address on Nov. 14 held at City Hall from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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Rep. Ami Bera Announces Launch of Mail Theft Audit Following His Calls for Action

Nov 05, 2024 05:05PM ● By Office of Rep. Ami Bera News Release

On Oct. 30, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has officially begun its audit of mail theft mitigation in Sacramento County.

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Veterans Day: A Tribute to Our Heroes and Their Families

Nov 05, 2024 04:56PM ● By Jim Monteton

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, American Legion Post 637 will hold its annual Veteran’s Day ceremony at 11 a.m. at Sylvan Cemetery, 7401 Auburn Blvd. in Citrus Heights.

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Sen. Dodd Returns from Ukraine, Urges Action

Nov 05, 2024 04:07PM ● By Office of Senator Bill Dodd News Release

Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, recently returned from a weeklong diplomatic trip to Lviv, Ukraine.

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Doctors Say Bacterial Pneumonia Increasing, Especially Among Children

Nov 05, 2024 10:56AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Cases of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma, also known as "walking pneumonia," have been on the rise this year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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SacRT Partners with Sacramento County to Offer Systemwide Free Rides on Election Day to Help Drive the Vote

Nov 01, 2024 02:09PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is partnering with Sacramento County to offer free rides systemwide on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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County ROAR Program Receives Funding

Oct 29, 2024 06:40PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Health Services (DHS) has received an $8 million grant from the California Board of State and Community Corrections, funded through Proposition 47, to launch a new program focused on helping formerly incarcer¬ated individuals reintegrate into society.

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California Prepares for Extreme Weather Swings as New Water Year Approaches

Oct 29, 2024 06:22PM ● By California Department of Water Resources News Release

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) on Sept. 26 previewed the new Water Year, which started on Oct. 1, by highlighting preparations for more extreme weather events this season following a record hot summer across much of California and a looming La Niña pattern.

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Amazon Fresh Set to Open in Sunrise Marketplace

Oct 29, 2024 05:58PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Citrus Heights' newest grocery store, Amazon Fresh, opens 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 with an 8 a.m. public ribbon cutting ceremony in the Sunrise Village shopping center at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue.

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