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Citrus Heights ACCESS luncheon keynote speaker Police Chief Alex Turcotte (left) smiles next to Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sherri Merick.

‘There Is No ‘They,’ There’s Only ‘We’

Sep 23, 2025 01:35PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Chamber Hosts Luncheon with Police Chief on Crime and Community

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Vacant Commercial Property Ordinance Addressed

Aug 26, 2025 10:03AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The City of Citrus Heights addressed the growing number of vacant commercial buildings in the city by introducing its draft of a proposed commercial property re-occupancy ordinance in a public workshop Aug. 11 at City Hall.

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‘Eyes in the Sky’ Help CHPD

Aug 19, 2025 08:44AM ● By Thomas J Sullivan

Citrus Heights City Council members watched attentively as a video clip embedded in the first slide of a presentation by Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte provided an up-close aerial drone’s eye view from 1,000 feet in the sky as colorful bursts from illegal fireworks lit up the July 4 skies over just one city neighborhood.

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Robert Topper, the assistant special agent in charge for the San Francisco Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, speaks at

Law Enforcement Partnership Yields 24 Narcotics Arrests

Jul 22, 2025 10:22AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento Police Department, along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced the results of a recent operation focused on maintaining safety and quality of life in the central city.

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Immigration Enforcement Operations in Sacramento County

Jul 18, 2025 08:52AM ● By Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office News Release

Deputies responded to an incomplete 911 call and found the Florin Home Depot parking lot clear.

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Governor Newsom announced that the state recovered 113,245 stolen items worth nearly $6.5 million this year.

$6.5 Million in Stolen Goods Seized, Leads Organized Crime Crackdown

Jul 01, 2025 02:12PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Governor Gavin Newsom on June 17 announced that from January to May, the state’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force conducted 331 investigations, 629 arrests and recovered 113,245 stolen items valued at nearly $6.5 million.

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A herd of more than 500 goats will graze in approximately seven open space areas

Goats Return to Work

Jun 11, 2025 09:08AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Those lovable four-legged landscapers are back and they’re ready to mow down some serious weeds the all-natural way.

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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) graduated six newly-trained K-9 teams

CHP Unleashes Six New K-9 Teams

Jun 03, 2025 11:24AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) graduated six newly trained K-9 teams May 22 at its West Sacramento K-9 training facility, marking a significant step in bolstering public safety across the state.

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The CHP continues to seek motivated individuals who are ready to make a difference in communities throughout California.

CHP Expands Ranks With 133 New Officers

Jun 03, 2025 11:08AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

More than 360 officers have been sworn in so far in 2025 as the department continues a statewide push to enhance public safety

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A Survival Story for Memorial Day

May 20, 2025 05:00PM ● By Sandy Evans

U.S. nurses who served in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1973 did heroic things that most people have never heard occurred.

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City Council Honors Police and Public Works

May 20, 2025 04:43PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Presentations at the May 14 Citrus Heights City Council meeting recognized National Public Works Week and National Police Week.

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May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May 14, 2025 09:25AM ● By Citrus Heights Police Department News Release

The Citrus Heights Police Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles.

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Building Bonds

May 06, 2025 03:00PM ● By MPG Staff

Citrus Heights Launches ‘PAL in the Park’

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Children use shovels to dig and plant trees

‘Chip In’ Event Celebrates Earth Day

Apr 29, 2025 01:20PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The city of Citrus Heights celebrated Earth Day from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 22 with a special volunteer “Chip-In” event that revitalized bark and general landscaping outside the Citrus Heights Police Department headquarters at 6315 Fountain Square Drive.

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Big Day of Service Opens Volunteer Registration

Apr 22, 2025 04:52PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Grab a friend, bring your family and help beautify the communities of Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights and Orangevale together during the seventh annual Big Day of Service (BDOS) on May 17.

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California Highway Patrol Urges Drivers to Stay Focused, Stay Alive

Apr 07, 2025 01:48PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative that highlights the dangers of distracted driving and promotes safer driving habits.

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Representative Bera Responds to General Mail Theft Report

Apr 01, 2025 04:02PM ● By U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D News Release

On March 27, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) responded to a newly released U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit report on mail theft, a report he formally requested following widespread complaints from Sacramento County residents about ongoing theft and vandalism of their mail.

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California Seizes 650,000 Fentanyl Pills

Apr 01, 2025 01:23PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Continuing an enhanced focus in 2025 to combat the scourge of illegal fentanyl trafficking, the California National Guard (CalGuard) seized 1,045 pounds and more than 650,000 pills containing fentanyl, with a street valuation of more than $6.8 million, in January and February.

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

Mar 27, 2025 04:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization.

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CHP Celebrates Largest Academy Graduation

Mar 25, 2025 11:20AM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promoted 125 cadets to the rank of officer. The graduation ceremony on March 21 marked the successful completion of a 26-week intensive training schedule at the California Highway Patrol Academy in West Sacramento.

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Council Plans to Showcase Local Art

Mar 18, 2025 04:25PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Citrus Heights City Council at its March 12 meeting considered a project to wrap traffic control cabinets with local art, which would enhance community vibrancy and highlight local artists.

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2025 Citizens Academy Accepting Applications

Mar 11, 2025 02:39PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

Interested in Learning About the Criminal Justice System? The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications for its 2025 Citizen’s Academy.

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City Recognizes Officers for Distinguished Service

Mar 04, 2025 01:12PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Feb. 26 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte presented three officers with the Distinguished Service Medal.

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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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‘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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City Council Honors Work of Neighborhood Areas

Jan 14, 2025 01:00PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Citrus Heights City Council at its Jan. 8 meeting declared January as Neighborhood Area Awareness Month.

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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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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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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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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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Rep. Ami Bera Urges Passage of the Bipartisan HERO Act

Oct 16, 2024 11:15AM ● By Office of Rep. Ami Bera News Release

On Oct. 12, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) held a press conference alongside Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper, Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 President Trevor Jamison urging the passage of the bipartisan Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act.

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National Teen Driver Safety Week

Oct 09, 2024 09:47AM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 20 to Oct. 26. During this week, the Citrus Heights Police Department encourages parents and caregivers to talk with their teens about following the rules of the road and how safe driving can help save lives.

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Sheriff's North Division Community Meetings Set

Oct 08, 2024 11:32AM ● By Office of District 3 Supervisor Rich Desmond News Release

The Sacramento Sheriff's Department, North Division, is hosting a series of community meetings.

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Council Confirms Nuisance Camping Ordinance

Oct 01, 2024 02:59PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

During Public Comments at the Sept. 25 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, several residents asked council to reconsider including cars in the nuisance camping ordinance.

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