Citrus Heights Local Pulse

Citrus Heights drivers: Key details on the recent Sunrise Boulevard closure.

• When: Overnight, March 2–3, 2026
• Why: SMUD replacing 230kV bulk power transformer
• Where: Orangevale Substation in Citrus Heights area
  Watch for traffic updates post-work.

Sacramento PD accesses over 2,600 surveillance cameras citywide, including nearly 200 license plate readers tracking vehicles.

• Credited as force...

Celebrate local volunteers – nominations open until March 11 for the 2nd annual award honoring acts of kindness, service, and neighborhood...

Key timeline on Republic Services 10-year renewal (current ends Dec 2027):

• Feb 25 public hearing: Residents split—praise service/reliability vs...

Sacramento region residents with fruit trees can combat food insecurity:

• Submit trees to Community Fruit for volunteer harvest—groups pick weekly in...

Regional sports hub proposed for Sunrise Mall site by The Mettle Shop: 160,000 sq ft facility with 4,000-seat NHL-ice arena and 126,000 sq ft covered...

• Global Arch Construction handles Citrus Heights ADU legalization on Wachtel Way with design, permits, and build.
• Provides one-stop scope: field...

Mark your calendars for family-friendly outdoor music at Marketplace at Birdcage!

• Event lineup: Free concerts Fridays April 3 (Aces), 17...

• Community input invited on multi-modal improvements connecting Arcade-Cripple Creek trail to Roseville border along Old Auburn Rd and Wachtel Way
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Citrus Heights City Council unanimously replaced a rarely used citizen appeals board—which met only 11 times since 1997, handling just one actual...

Public safety protocols in action: Citrus Heights Police swiftly evacuated the Target at 5837 Sunrise Blvd. after a 911 hoax report of a sniper on a...

Public safety push: City Council reviews 18 changes to licensing amid spike in suspicious ops, targeting illegal sex work and drugs.

• Key measures:...

Quick police action on Sunrise Blvd retail theft:

• Arrested suspect for stealing hundreds of dollars in Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic the Gathering packs on...

• Code enforcement surged to 71 calls (from 19)
• Traffic accidents fell to 33 (from 46)
• Thefts decreased to 29 (from 36)
• Vehicle violations rose to 278 (from 256); total incidents 1332 (up from 1119)

Stay vigilant on property codes and roads.

Key updates on the 2023 fire site at Dewey Dr & Greenback Ln:

• Interior demolition underway after >2 years; former Fuqua Physical Therapy building...

• New owner committed to keeping roller skating alive after 52+ years.
• Open as usual until mid-late March closure for transition.
• Iconic spot for...

Heads up, residents: Roadwork at Oakwood Hills Circle's east/west intersections with Old Auburn Road begins in weeks.

• Pedestrian safety wins: New...

Citrus Heights' Aquarium & Reptile Depot at 8201 Auburn Blvd celebrates 13 years with a week-long customer appreciation event: discounted prices and...

Citrus Heights residents, mark your calendars for REACH's annual potluck fostering neighborhood connections through food and fun.

• Bring a dish for...

Citrus Heights families safer: CHPD-led multi-agency operation checked 20 registered sex offenders for compliance, using K-9 and specialized teams.
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