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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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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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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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SAFE Sponsors 'Bigs and Littles' at the Ballet

Jan 14, 2025 12:48PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

Matches from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area experienced the magic of Sacramento Ballet’s Nutcracker by invitation of SAFE Credit Union this holiday season.

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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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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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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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Finding a New Direction

Dec 10, 2024 12:14PM ● By Kristin Thebaud

Tina Goree was 59 years old and managing a Wing Stop in Sacramento in 2018 when she decided it was time to change careers as she continued to age. She signed up for a class at a career skills center and was ready to begin a new chapter.

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Tree Lighting Brings Out Over 2,000 to Usher in the Holidays

Dec 10, 2024 12:09PM ● By Elise Spleiss

A brisk but comfortable, dry night met the 2,000 family members and others attending the Citrus Heights Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 5 in front of City Hall.

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Improvements to Sam’s Club Gas Station in Review

Dec 10, 2024 11:32AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Citrus Heights Planning Department continues to take under review a construction project proposal to add two fuel bays under an enlarged overhead canopy at the Sam’s Club gas station at 7147 Greenback Lane, adjacent to Fountain Square Drive.

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Bloodmobile Helps Save Lives

Dec 04, 2024 10:57AM ● By Elise Spleiss

From Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 152 individuals came out to save lives through blood donations during the blood drive at the Marketplace at Birdcage Center in Citrus Heights. Blood donations are delivered to hospitals as quickly as they are collected.

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Rotary Club Donates Hundreds of Shoes to Local Schools

Dec 04, 2024 10:48AM ● By Rotary Club of Citrus Heights News Release

Prior to Thanksgiving, the Rotary Club of Citrus Heights completed delivery of a total of 677 pairs of new shoes to 11 San Juan Unified School District’s elementary, middle and high schools and the Sayonara Center in Citrus Heights.

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Snow Much Joy Painting

Dec 04, 2024 10:45AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Frosty the Snowman might be a “fairy tale” they say, but if you pick up an artist’s brush and paint him onto an 11x14 blank canvas, he might magically come to life, just in time for you to take him home.

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Multiple Sclerosis Marathon Successful

Dec 03, 2024 05:02PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

For the 10th year in a row, the John A. Schafer, MD Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center located at 7777 Greenback Lane, a program of the Dignity Health Neurological Institute, hosted its Annual Marathon on Dec. 2.

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ARC Honors Native American Heritage Month

Nov 26, 2024 01:22PM ● By American River College News Release

In November, we observe National Native American Heritage Month – a time to honor the rich cultures, languages, histories, and enduring resilience of Native American Nations. We

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Students Making the Grade in Citrus Height

Nov 26, 2024 01:18PM ● By MPG Staff

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) graduated more than 3,200 students worldwide in the summer 2024 term. Local graduates included (11/4/24):

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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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Take Flight at Wild and Fly Fitness

Nov 26, 2024 01:06PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Get ready to strap yourself into a harness and take flight in an aerobic sling bungee workout at Wild and Fly Fitness, which celebrated its official grand opening Nov. 7 in Citrus Heights.

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Community Supports 2,000 Families at Turkey Giveaway

Nov 26, 2024 12:55PM ● By Elise Spleiss

The Sunrise Christian Food Ministry (SCFM) completed another successful Thanksgiving distribution in partnership with many community supporters.

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Blood Drive Dec. 5

Nov 20, 2024 09:13AM ● By Patsy McGavock

Holidays and Remote Work Affect Blood Supply

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Ben Ali Shrine Band Honors Veterans with Concert

Nov 20, 2024 09:09AM ● By Elise Spleiss, photos by Elise Spleiss

Another Veterans Day tradition continued on Nov. 11 as the Veteran’s Community Center family and friends gathered at noon for a one-hour concert. The seats were full, with standing room only available for the much-anticipated concert.

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