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City Welcomes DarkHeart Brewing

Feb 18, 2025 12:46PM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

The City of Citrus Heights is proud to welcome DarkHeart Brewing, a new brewery to the community. The city supported bringing this family-run brewery to Citrus Heights through its Business Attraction Incentive Program.

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Economic Development Work Plan Approved

Feb 18, 2025 12:39PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Feb. 12 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, council members considered adopting a 2025-2027 Economic Development Work Plan, which will establish a policy to guide economic development over the next three years

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Happy Birthday, Gertrude Thomas!

Feb 18, 2025 12:33PM ● By Elise Spleiss

Citrus Heights resident Gertrude Thomas will celebrate 108 years of life with family and friends on March 1 at Brookhaven Home. She will turn 108 on Feb. 28.

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Chamber Hosting 67th Annual Awards Dinner

Feb 11, 2025 05:04PM ● By Citrus Heights Chamber News Release

The Citrus Heights Chamber is proud to host the 67th Annual Community Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 13, at the Citrus Town Event Center. Mark your calendar for an unforgettable evening as the Citrus Heights Chamber celebrates the outstanding individuals and organizations that make Citrus Heights a vibrant community.

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DHL Express Opens New Store

Feb 11, 2025 04:59PM ● By DHL Express News Release

DHL has recently expanded its extensive U.S. retail network by opening a new, DHL owned and operated retail store in Citrus Heights.

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‘Fill the Boot’ Fundraiser Tops Record

Feb 11, 2025 04:55PM ● By Elise Spleiss

From Wednesday, Feb. 5 to Saturday, Feb. 8, more than 200 firefighters and volunteers from the Sacramento County region participated in the 31st Fill the Boot for Burns fundraiser at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights.

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Dutch Luv Day to Raise Funds for Sunrise Christian Food Closet

Feb 05, 2025 10:03AM ● By MPG Staff

Six local Dutch Bros stores will collect donations for the Sunrise Christian Food Ministry (SCFM) for the seventh year during their ‘Dutch Luv’ event on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.

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Walmart at Stock Ranch Plans Expansion

Feb 05, 2025 09:58AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Walmart customers in Citrus Heights who enjoy the convenience of shopping online for their groceries and then pick them up at the Stock Ranch store at 7010 Auburn Blvd. in Citrus Heights will soon have a new designated enlarged pickup area for their purchases.

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Ride Along with the City Beautification Crew

Feb 05, 2025 09:55AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

It’s just after 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, and the two-man crew of the Citrus Heights Beautification Crew (BC), Leon Yang and James Hom, rolls out from the city’s general services yard at 6360 Fountain Square Drive to meet up with Citrus Heights Police Department’s IMPACT unit detectives on their first service call of the day.

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Lanzaro Painting Named Small Business of the Month

Feb 04, 2025 01:59PM ● By Office of Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

We're thrilled to highlight Lanzaro Painting as our 7th Assembly District Small Business of the Month for January 2025.

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Republic Services Honors Winners

Jan 28, 2025 09:44AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Girl Scout Troop 559 led the flag salute at the Jan. 22 Citrus Heights City Council meeting as the group of second-year Daisies, working on their government badge, attended the meeting to see the process firsthand.

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Sunrise Tomorrow Amendment Proposed

Jan 28, 2025 09:34AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

“When Macy’s closes the two stores… (Sunrise Mall will) for all intents and purposes die,” said Sacramento-based commercial real estate developer Ethan Conrad.

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Local Rotarians Aid Fire Evacuees

Jan 24, 2025 12:11PM ● By Judy Andrews

When Folsom residents Chuck and Conni Thompson recently requested help collecting supplies for L.A. area fire evacuees, members of Rotarian District 5180 rallied with overwhelming support

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Kiwanis and Soroptimist Clubs Raise Walls for Habitat for Humanity

Jan 22, 2025 01:07PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Members of the Citrus Heights Kiwanis Club and Soroptimist International of Citrus Heights co-host their 39th annual Crab Feed fundraising dinner on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Citrus Heights Event Center, (formerly the Community Center) at 6500 Fountain Square Drive.

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New Korean Barbecue Opening at Former Boston’s Pizza

Jan 22, 2025 01:04PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photo by Thomas J. Sullivan

Must Be Cow is officially the business name of a new Korean barbecue restaurant opening this summer in the former Boston’s Pizza site at 5511 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights.

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Rosario Rodriguez Sworn in as Sacramento County Supervisor

Jan 14, 2025 01:06PM ● By Office of County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez News Release

On Jan. 7, Rosario Rodriguez took the oath of office, officially beginning her tenure as the Sacramento County Supervisor for District 4.

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Rusch Park Public Bathrooms Reopen

Jan 14, 2025 12:54PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Rusch Park’s outside public bathrooms officially “flushed” in the year, reopening after being closed since last February due to repeated vandalism incidents.

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Homeless Persons Memorial Day Vigil Hits Home for Many

Jan 07, 2025 05:19PM ● By Elise Spleiss

The winter solstice, Dec. 21, is the longest night of the year. In many cities, this day is set aside to remember and honor individuals who have died while experiencing homelessness.

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Feed the Homeless Event Helps 100 Residents

Jan 07, 2025 05:15PM ● By Elise Spleiss

American Legion Post 637 members and friends recently gathered in front of the Texas Roadhouse in Citrus Heights for their sixth annual holiday Feed the Homeless event.

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Chamber Moves to New Office

Jan 07, 2025 05:11PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce ended 2024 with a move to a new office in the Greenfair Plaza at 8091 Greenback Lane, Suite F, near the corner of Fair Oaks and Sunrise Boulevard, where the Chamber has signed a three-year lease.

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Keeping the Kids Busy

Jan 07, 2025 05:06PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos Thomas J. Sullivan

The Sayonara Center, home to a popular after-school program for youth in first to 12th grades in Citrus Heights, has welcomed youth from a very challenged community to spend their afternoons in a safe, drug-free, violence-free place since opening in 2004.

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Court Gives Text Scam Alert

Dec 31, 2024 08:57AM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court has been notified of an active “smishing” campaign in California.

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Citrus Heights Rents Fell 0.3% in November

Dec 31, 2024 08:44AM ● By Apartment List News Release

Citrus Heights rents are flat month-over-month and up 1.5% year-over-year.

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Skechers Opens in New Location

Dec 31, 2024 08:37AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Footwear retailer Skechers has completed its relocation from the Citrus Town Center into its new location in the former home of a shuttered Walgreens drugstore at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane in the Market Place at Birdcage.

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Home Heating Expenditures Projected to Increase by 8.7%

Dec 30, 2024 05:58PM ● By National Energy Assistance Directors Association News Release

Home heating costs this winter will remain unaffordable for millions of lower income families, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.

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Celtic Cross Church Welcomes a New Pastor

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

Celtic Cross Presbyterian Church celebrated the 28 years of service of retiring pastor Bob Yule with a farewell potluck on Nov. 16, recognizing that his ministry accounts for almost one third of the church’s overall history in Citrus Heights.

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Citrus Heights Community Center Receives New Name

Dec 24, 2024 08:57AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Citrus Heights Community Center at 6300 Fountain Square Drive officially has a new name.

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Chamber Hosts Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez

Dec 24, 2024 08:51AM ● By Ornella Rossi

On Dec. 17, the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce hosted a highly anticipated luncheon at the Citrus Heights Community Center, featuring newly-elected Sacramento County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez.

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City Council Swears in New Members

Dec 24, 2024 08:43AM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

Newly-elected Citrus Heights City Councilmembers Kelsey Nelson – District 1 and Tim Schaefer – District 3 were sworn in to office during the Dec. 11 City Council meeting.

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Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte Honored with 21 Award

Dec 18, 2024 03:30PM ● By Elise Spleiss

Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte was presented with the 21 Award at the ninth annual Stones Gambling Hall 21 Award Reception on Dec. 12.

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JC Penney Burglary Investigation

Dec 18, 2024 03:14PM ● By MPG Staff

Authorities are investigating a burglary that took place early Sunday morning Dec.15, at the JC Penney store in Sunrise Mall.

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National Homeless Persons Memorial Day Vigil to be Held Dec. 21

Dec 18, 2024 03:12PM ● By Elise Spleiss

National Homeless Persons Memorial Day is observed annually on Dec. 21, which is also the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year. This day is set aside to remember and honor individuals who have died while experiencing homelessness.

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Badges with Buckets Raises Special Olympics Funds

Dec 18, 2024 02:30PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Heavy rain didn’t deter the generosity of many who donated to a recent “Badges with Buckets” fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics - Northern California.

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City Beautification Project Receives Excellence Award

Dec 18, 2024 02:27PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Citrus Heights City Council certified the Nov. 5 election results, swearing in the elected councilmembers at the Dec. 11 meeting for four-year terms: Councilmember Tim Schaefer will continue to represent District 3 and newly-elected Councilmember Kelsey Nelson will represent District 1.

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MEDnRX Launches Innovative Telemedicine and Telepharmacy Kiosk

Dec 18, 2024 09:12AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

MEDnRX, an El Dorado Hills-based healthcare technology company, officially launched its first telemedicine and telepharmacy kiosk on Dec. 12 at SF Market, 2738 Sunrise Blvd.

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