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Sacramento-Area Fees to Build New Homes Average $109,000, Study Finds

Dec 16, 2025 09:52AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

BIA Calls on Local Governments to Lower Fees, Improve Affordability

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Rising Heat Leads to Minimal Losses for California Processing Tomatoes

Dec 09, 2025 09:24AM ● By Emily C. Dooley, UC Davis News Release

Researchers Analyzed Traffic, Temperatures and 1.4 million Tomato Truckloads

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Data Shows 90.2% of California Farms are Family-Owned

Dec 09, 2025 09:12AM ● By Farm Flavor News Release

A new study on behalf of Farm Flavor has identified the states with the most family-owned farms.

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California's Infrastructure Graded a 'C-'

Dec 08, 2025 06:32PM ● By American Society of Civil Engineers News Release

Aging Assets and Weather Challenges Continue to Strain Infrastructure Systems

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Water Rates Rise Across Most Categories

Dec 08, 2025 04:51PM ● By Abbey Wicks

The Citrus Heights Water District has approved new water rates for 2026, showing increases across most meter sizes and usage charges compared with 2025, according to the district’s adopted rate schedule.

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Walmart Gets a Fresh Look

Dec 08, 2025 04:23PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

The Walmart at 7010 Auburn Blvd. marked its grand reopening Dec. 5 with a morning of ceremonies, community presentations and ribbon cutting hosted in partnership with the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce.

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SAFE Credit Union to Combine with BECU

Dec 08, 2025 01:14PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

Boeing Employees’ Credit Union (BECU) and SAFE Credit Union announced they have signed a definitive agreement to combine, uniting two purpose-driven credit unions with a shared commitment to the financial well-being of their members and the communities they serve.

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Sacramento County Maintains Class 2 FEMA Rating

Dec 08, 2025 11:41AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Class 2 Rating Provides 40% Discount on Flood Insurance

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First Installment of County Secured Property Taxes Due

Dec 02, 2025 12:55PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The deadline for paying the first installment of 2025-26 Sacramento County property taxes is coming up. Payments are due no later than Dec. 10, 2025. Late payments will incur a 10- percent penalty for each tax bill. Partial payments are not accepted.

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DA Thien Ho Launches 'The People vs. The Golden State Killer'

Nov 24, 2025 02:56PM ● By Books Forward News Release

Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho celebrated the launch of his new book, “The People vs. the Golden State Killer,” at the Sacramento Central Library's Tsakopoulos Library Galleria on Nov. 12.

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Home Sales Remain Above Average During October

Nov 24, 2025 02:39PM ● By MPG Staff

New home sales in the Sacramento region rose modestly in September and remained above the historical average for this time of year, the North State Building Industry Association announced on Nov. 11.

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County's 2024 Crop and Livestock Report Released

Nov 24, 2025 02:29PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The gross production value of all agricultural commodities in Sacramento County was more than $536 million, county Agricultural Commissioner Chris Flores reported

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Council Approves Negotiations with Republic Services

Nov 18, 2025 11:13AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Citrus Heights City Council members at their Nov. 12 meeting considered a $1.47-million contract for design services with REY Engineering Inc. for the 2026 and 2027 Pavement Restoration projects.

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How Can Veteran Business Owners Overcome Financial Challenges?

Nov 10, 2025 02:36PM ● By Brandpoint Content

For many Servicemembers transitioning out of the military, owning their own business is their second act.

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EV Charging Stations Nearing Completion

Nov 05, 2025 10:33AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Four new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations have been completed in the far corner of the Best Buy parking lot in the MarketPlace at Birdcage shopping center and should soon become operational for public use by the end of November.

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Tangle Free Named Small Business of the Month

Nov 04, 2025 04:50PM ● By State Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

On Oct. 20, Assemblyman Josh Hoover announced that Tangle Free: A Low-Sensory Hair Salon is the Small Business of the Month for October 2025 in the 7th Assembly District.

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SacSewer accepted the 2025 Utility of the Future Today award

SacSewer Named Utility of the Future Today Recipient

Nov 03, 2025 01:49PM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) News Release

The Sacramento region’s sewage collection, treatment and resource recovery utility has earned national recognition for its innovative partnerships that protect local waterways and strengthen community resilience.

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Sierra Donor Services Partners with Texas Roadhouse

Oct 31, 2025 12:01PM ● By Sierra Donor Services News Release

Sierra Donor Services (SDS) is excited to partner with the popular restaurant chain Texas Roadhouse for a three-day promotional event encouraging guests to register as life-saving organ, eye and tissue donors.

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Pirates of the Heights Greets Families on Halloween

Oct 29, 2025 08:51AM ● By Elise Spleiss

One family in Citrus Heights will be greeting trick or treaters with an interactive, kid friendly pirate adventure this Halloween weekend from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.

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‘Looking Back to Look Forward’

Oct 28, 2025 05:05PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Water District to Hold Nov. 12 Rate Hearing

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Ruby Miller, Happy 100th!

Oct 22, 2025 08:51AM ● By MPG Staff

Ruby Miller, a long-time Citrus Heights resident, will be joined by family and friends in November to celebrate her 100th birthday.

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City Invites Residents and Businesses to State of the City Address

Oct 22, 2025 08:25AM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

The City of Citrus Heights is committed to providing transparent and accessible information to residents and businesses on the operations and progress of your local government.

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October is National Pedestrian Safety Month

Oct 22, 2025 08:19AM ● By Citrus Heights Police Department News Release

Drivers Are Urged to Slow Down and Be Alert

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ArtBeat Festival Moves to Rusch Community Park

Oct 21, 2025 04:59PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

From noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Rusch Community Park at 7801 Auburn Blvd. in Citrus Heights will come alive in a vibrant celebration of art, music, culture, creativity and community, as the popular Citrus Heights ArtBeat festival returns for its third year.

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Factory-trained installers “dry fit” a new construction sliding window on a stucco home

Windows for Warriors Program Honors Veterans

Oct 21, 2025 03:03PM ● By California Energy Consultant Service News Release

California Energy Consultant Service wants to give back to those who have served the country.

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Gateway Arch Construction Underway

Oct 14, 2025 03:56PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Multiple construction project milestones have been achieved at the midway point of construction for Citrus Heights’ Auburn Boulevard Phase 2 project, including foundations being set for a new “Welcome to Citrus Heights” gateway arch.

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Free Mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct 14, 2025 11:26AM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Uninsured and underinsured members of the community are urged to act now

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County Responds to Special Election Ballot Envelope Concerns

Oct 14, 2025 10:39AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Department of Voter Registration and Elections staff recently learned about online posts concerning the Nov. 4 Statewide Special Election ballot and envelope. (Proposition 50 is on the ballot.)

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Approved Starbucks Drive-Thru Projects Cancelled

Oct 07, 2025 03:47PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Previously-approved plans to build two Starbucks drive-through coffee shops in Citrus Heights will expire, since the company isn’t planning to move forward with construction of either project.

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Public Authority Office Moves

Oct 07, 2025 03:32PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County’s Public Authority office recently moved to a new location. The new office is located at 9300 Tech Center Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento.

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Citrus Heights Launches “Business of Distinction” Award

Oct 07, 2025 03:29PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Do you know a business in Citrus Heights that goes above and beyond? Now is your chance to publicly recognize them.

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Kindergarteners in a low-income Sacramento County classroom receive blankets and Beanie Babies

Beanie Babies Needed for Holiday Gift Drive for Kindergarteners

Oct 07, 2025 03:20PM ● By Claire Gliddon, Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids Chief Blanket Gatherer

Got beanie babies? Sacramento Blankets for Sacramento Kids (SBSK) is asking for donations of new or gently used Beanie Babies for their kindergarten project that takes place each holiday season.

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Construction Underway on Citrus Heights Grocery Outlet

Oct 07, 2025 03:13PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Construction of a new Grocery Outlet in Sunrise Village started last week with a projected completion date of completion in early 2026.

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New Bargain Super Market Opens

Oct 07, 2025 03:05PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Bargain Super Market, a new, family-owned, independent convenience grocery store near the corner of Birdcage Street and Greenback Lane, opened at 7817 Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights.

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Club Studio Fitness Celebrates First Anniversary

Sep 30, 2025 01:19PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The main lobby of Club Studio Fitness, a cutting-edge fitness training club in the Sunrise Village Shopping Center was bustling Saturday morning, Sept. 27, during its first anniversary.

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