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Tunnel to Towers Races Through Sacramento

Nov 04, 2025 10:50AM ● By Abbey Wicks

On Nov. 1, about 300 participants ran in Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s fifth annual 5k Run & Walk in William Land Park.

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California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces More Than 5.4 Million California Voters Signed Up to Track Their Ballots

Oct 30, 2025 09:53AM ● By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., California Secretary of State News Release

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced today that more than 5.4 million California voters have signed up to track their ballots.

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Voting in California’s 2025 Special Election

Oct 23, 2025 12:15PM ● By Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. California Secretary of State

How to Make Sure Your Ballot is Secure and Counted

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Hundreds of City Workers, Union Members, Cardroom Employees Protest Attorney General Bonta

Oct 22, 2025 02:41PM ● By California Gaming Association News Release

The proposed regulations are unnecessary and punitive, as the games are lawful under California law and have been operating for decades.

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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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Sephora Settles Over Hazardous Waste Violations

Oct 07, 2025 02:06PM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office News Release

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, in conjunction with 24 District Attorney’s and City Attorney’s Offices, has reached a $775,000 settlement with Sephora USA regarding the alleged improper handling of hazardous waste generated as part of Sephora’s retail operations.

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Voting Begins for Statewide Special Election

Oct 07, 2025 01:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Early Voting Encouraged for Nov. 4 Special Election

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Council Honors Firefighters

Sep 30, 2025 01:12PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Citrus Heights Councilmember Porsche Middleton read a proclamation recognizing October as Firefighter Appreciation Month during the Sept. 24 Citrus Heights City Council meeting.

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Council Approves Funding for Local Nonprofits

Sep 15, 2025 06:14PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Citrus Heights City Council members heard a Homeless Regional Collaboration Model presentation by Sacramento County at its Sept. 10 meeting.

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Sacramento Region Leaders Celebrate Ozone Attainment Milestone

Sep 05, 2025 10:03AM ● By Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District News Release

At a joint press conference today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pacific Southwest Region Administrator Josh F.W. Cook joined local Sacramento leaders to celebrate the region’s successful attainment of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone by the 2024 deadline.

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Council Approves Field Haven Lease for Animal Services

Sep 02, 2025 06:47PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Aug. 27 meeting, the Citrus Heights City Council considered leasing a city-owned property to Field Haven Feline Center, a nonprofit animal welfare agency, for the operation of a veterinary service center.

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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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Congressman Bera Discusses Community Issues

Aug 20, 2025 01:38PM ● By Seth Henderson

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D., spoke for about 30 minutes Aug. 7 about the state of the country and the county at the informal monthly Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch meeting in North Highlands and then answered questions for about 25 minutes.

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Council Moves Forward with Annexation

Aug 19, 2025 08:49AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Aug. 13 meeting, the Citrus Heights City Council considered amendments to the municipal code regarding nuisance shopping carts and fireworks.

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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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Rep. Kiley Calls on CIF to Comply with Department of Education’s Title IX Conditions

Jul 01, 2025 02:15PM ● By U.S. Rep. Kevin Kiley News Release

The U.S. Department of Education has found that the California Interscholastic Federation’s (CIF) policy of allowing biological males to participate in sports with girls is in “clear violation” of Title IX.

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Council Supports Plan for Gateway Activation Project’s Three Roundabouts

Jul 01, 2025 12:35PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the June 25 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, the Citrus Heights Police Department gave an update about its illegal fireworks enforcement plan for the Fourth of July holiday.

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Civil Case for Pesticide Violations Resolved

Jun 23, 2025 06:11PM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho, and several other District Attorney’s Offices in California, resolved a civil case against Pure Maintenance Holdings LLC, Pure Products LLC, Michael Adams and Brandon Michael Adams for pesticide violations and unfair business practices.

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Council Approves Balanced Two-Year Budget

Jun 17, 2025 03:20PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

During the June 11 meeting, Citrus Heights City Council considered various items on the consent calendar, including a 1.3% cost-of-living increase for the city’s administrative services director, community development director, economic development and community engagement director, and general services director.

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Graduating seniors Tristyn Scott (center left) and Makenzie Dawson were awarded the 2025 Sustainability Scholarship, granted through Republic Services in partnership with the City of Citrus Heights and the San Juan Education Foundation

Council Honors 2025 Sustainability Scholarship Winners

Jun 03, 2025 03:18PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the May 28 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, waste management agency Republic Services presented some highlights from 2024.

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Citrus Heights City Council honors local volunteers with proclamation

Council Proclamations Recognize Importance of Volunteers, Building Safety, Fair Housing

Apr 29, 2025 01:40PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Citrus Heights City Council issued three proclamations at its April 23 meeting to raise awareness about volunteers, building safety and fair housing.

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Conrad Drops Plan to Buy Additional Sunrise Mall Acreage

Apr 29, 2025 01:30PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Sacramento real estate investor Ethan Conrad, CEO of Ethan Conrad Properties, has dropped his plans to buy an additional 50 acres of the Sunrise Mall.

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City Council Increases Penalties for Illegal Fireworks

Apr 15, 2025 01:59PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Citrus Heights City Council considered amendments to the illegal fireworks ordinance at the April 9 meeting.

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Project Initiated in Citrus Heights

Apr 01, 2025 04:55PM ● By Assemblymember Josh Hoover News Release

This project is dedicated to honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the more than three-million Americans who served in the Vietnam War, including the 58,281 who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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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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Personnel Services Director Appointed

Mar 25, 2025 12:29PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its March 11 meeting, concurred with the county executive’s appointment of Joseph Angelo as the director of Personnel Services, effective April 7.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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