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Circus Vargas Returns with the Ultimate Entertainment Extravaganza

Aug 14, 2024 11:57AM ● By Circus Vargas News Release

Get ready to witness the most extraordinary display of talent and wonder under the Big Top. Circus Vargas is back with its all-new 2024 production, ‘Jubilé! An Epic World Celebration!’

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Hot Jazz Jubilee 2024 to Sizzle

Aug 14, 2024 11:51AM ● By MPG Staff

The ninth annual Hot Jazz Jubilee will feature four days of music and entertainment over Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 to Sept. 2, under one roof.

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Educating on Fentanyl and Opioid Overdose/Poisoning

Aug 14, 2024 11:37AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Fentanyl poisoning has now become the leading cause of death among adults ages 18 to 45, surpassing suicide, gun violence and car accidents, according to Sacramento County officials.

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California’s first-in-the-nation earthquake warning system notified millions ahead of quake

Aug 08, 2024 11:23AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Continuing to lead the country in emergency management and disaster preparedness, California’s first-in-the-nation Earthquake Early Warning System—launched under Governor Gavin Newsom’s leadership—provided advance notification to millions of Californians.

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Handel’s Ice Cream is Coming to Citrus Heights

Aug 07, 2024 09:24AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

A delicious, cold treat is coming to Citrus Heights as a new Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream store at 8055 Madison Ave. looks to open soon in the Almond Orchard Shopping Center.

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Nonprofit Community Support Fund Open for Applications

Aug 07, 2024 09:14AM ● By Citrus Heights News Release

Since July 16, nonprofit organizations can submit Non-Profit Community Support Fund applications. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Aug. 16.

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Local WWII Veteran to Celebrate 100th Birthday

Aug 07, 2024 09:08AM ● By Annie Kerr

It’s not every day that a figure in the community turns 100 years old, let alone a World War II veteran.

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Time to Strike Up the Band

Aug 01, 2024 03:34PM ● By Story and photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

It’s a busy time of the year for Tague Band Instrument Services in Citrus Heights as its four repair technicians and owner Kris Tague inspect, service and repair more than 1,200 brass band instruments to get them ready for the start of a new school year.

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Hundreds of Dialysis Caregivers to Picket Across California Over Staffing, Safety, Patient Care Problems

Jul 24, 2024 09:15AM ● By SEIU-UHW News Release

Workers at 26 Fresenius, Satellite Healthcare, and U.S. Renal clinics say understaffing, unsafe working conditions, low wages created a crisis putting patients and workers at risk.

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PRIDE Industries Hosts National Hire a Veteran Event

Jul 23, 2024 03:29PM ● By Ornella Rossi

PRIDE industries is gearing up to celebrate National Hire a Veteran Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25, with a dedicated recruiting event at the PRIDE Industries Career Hub at 7011 Sylvan Road.

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Shenanigans Afoot!

Jul 22, 2024 10:54AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Shenanigans Kitchen and Bar opened for business at the Madison and San Juan Avenue corner last weekend

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New Starbucks Proposed for Stock Ranch

Jul 18, 2024 10:16AM ● By Tom Sullivan

The Citrus Heights Planning Department has taken under review a Design Review Permit and Use Permit to build a new Starbucks coffee shop at 6970 Auburn Blvd. in Stock Ranch

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American Watercolor Society Brings Exhibit to Carmichael

Jul 17, 2024 05:03PM ● By Sacramento Fine Arts Center News Release

American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition from New York will be in town Aug. 6 through Aug. 31 at the Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael

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Arcade Creek’s Stellar Season Ends at NorCal Tourney

Jul 17, 2024 04:41PM ● By Mike Powers, photos by Mike Powers

A dream season for the 50/70 team from Arcade Creek Little League ended at the Northern California State Championship Tournament last week at Brooktree Park in Citrus Heights

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California Capital Airshow Soars at Mather

Jul 17, 2024 04:29PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow took over the skies at Mather Airport on July 13 and 14, delivering a weekend packed with aerial acrobatics and community engagement

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Student Arrested for Armed Robbery at Del Campo High School

Jul 16, 2024 01:45PM ● By Sacramento County Sheriff's Office News Release

At approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, Sacramento County Sheriff North Patrol Deputies responded to Del Campo High School for the report of a student being robbed at gunpoint

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Stay Comfortable and Save Money During Heat Wave

Jul 10, 2024 02:02PM ● By SMUD News Release

SMUD Has Enough Power Resources for The Heat Wave

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Assessor Wynn Releases Property Assessment Roll

Jul 09, 2024 11:55AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Property Assessment Roll Sets New Record

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Grand Jury Addresses Missile Site Contamination

Jul 08, 2024 10:27AM ● By Carol Feineman, photo by Carol Feineman

The Grand Jury Found That Cleanup Efforts Will Require Soil Remediation and Groundwater Monitoring to Mitigate Environmental Impacts

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Stars and Stripes Celebration Huge Success

Jul 03, 2024 02:50PM ● By Elise Spleiss

Citrus Heights Community Members at the June 29 Stars and Stripes Event Celebrated the Country’s Independence, Liberty, Peace and Freedom

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Council Approves Subdivision for Hotel Development at Sunrise Mall

Jul 03, 2024 02:38PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the June 27 Meeting, the Citrus Heights City Council Considered a Sunrise Tomorrow Hotel Parcel Map and Development Agreement

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Sacramento Native Serves Aboard USS George Washington

Jul 03, 2024 02:30PM ● By Navy Office of Community Outreach News Release

Theresa K. Ulbera of Sacramento is Aboard the USS George Washington

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Citrus Heights Grocery Outlet Kicks Off 14th Annual 'Independence from Hunger’ Food Drive

Jul 03, 2024 02:24PM ● By Elise Spleiss, photo by Elise Spleiss

From Now Through July 31, Citrus Heights Grocery Outlet at 6059 Greenback Lane is Teaming Up with Sunrise Christian Food Ministry to Collect Food and Cash Donations

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Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies in Sac County

Jul 03, 2024 01:40PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

In California, Rabies is Identified in About 200 Animals Every Year, Most Often in Wildlife

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Rep. Ami Bera Announces $25 Million Transportation Grant for Sacramento County

Jul 03, 2024 12:25PM ● By Office of Rep. Ami Bera News Release

This Funding Will Address Significant Safety Issues Associated with a Roadway Constructed Over 60 Years Ago That Was Not Designed to Handle Current Traffic Conditions

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Cooling Centers Activated Across County

Jul 01, 2024 12:21PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Those Seeking Reprieve From the Heat Wave Can Go to the Following Locations During the Week

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Legendary Locomotive Makes 19 Whistle Stops

Jun 28, 2024 02:53PM ● By MPG Staff

Big Boy No. 4014 Features Public Display Days in Roseville

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AAA Northern California Celebrates Roadside Assistance Workers

Jun 26, 2024 10:03AM ● By AAA Northern California News Release

California Declares June 23-29 as Roadside Assistance Worker Appreciation Week

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Groups Come Together To Give Out Groceries and More at Event on Saturday

Jun 25, 2024 02:09PM ● By Convoy of Hope News Release

Party at the Park will Feature 3-on-3 Basketball

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Marysville Council to Address Hotel Emergency Proclamation

Jun 20, 2024 11:17AM ● By City of Marysville News Release

Concerns Over the Structural Integrity of the Marysville Hotel Have Prompted the Marysville City Council to Convene a Special Meeting this Friday at 9 a.m.

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