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You won't want to miss Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Folsom! on the Citrus Heights Patch calendar

Good day Citrus Heights! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Could your family qualify for these new Sayonara Drive Habitat homes?
- How one hometown engineer cut many Citrus Heights flood insurance bills
- Why police shut down part of Auburn Boulevard Thursday afternoon
Also on today's calendar: Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Folsom!.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunny and remaining warm, temps: high: 95, low: 63.
- Sunday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 97 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Habitat for Humanity accepting applications for six more homes on Sayonara Drive (citrusheightssentinel.com) — Six new affordable homes on Sayonara Drive in Citrus Heights are now accepting applications as part of a major Habitat for Humanity partnership with the city. Local working families who meet income guidelines must first attend a virtual orientation before receiving an application, with the current window running through mid-October and more phases of homes still to come.
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• Meet Daniel Kehrer, local high school grad turned civil engineer (citrusheightssentinel.com) — A Mesa Verde High School graduate now serving as a senior civil engineer for the City of Citrus Heights helped secure a 15% flood insurance discount for many local residents through FEMA's Community Rating System. Daniel Kehrer's work on floodplain management, safety projects, and major grant applications is shaping infrastructure improvements across the same neighborhoods where he grew up.
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• Citrus Heights Police pursue armed subject, causing temporary road closure (citrusheightssentinel.com) — An armed man walking in the middle of Auburn Boulevard near Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights was safely detained Thursday after police briefly closed westbound lanes during a tense foot pursuit. Officers repeatedly warned him to drop a sharp object he held to his neck, and no injuries or shots fired were reported before traffic fully reopened.
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📸 Around Citrus Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Citrus Heights
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★ Featured events ★
- Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Folsom! →
Lakeside Church, 745 Oak Ave Pkwy, Folsom
7:30 pm
Friday September 4
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Other local events
- Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Roseville! →
Westfield Galleria at Roseville, 1151 Galleria Blvd, Roseville
12:30 pm - We Prosper Together Catalyst Summit 2026 →
Citrus Heights Event Center, 6300 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights
10:00 am
Saturday August 29
Wednesday September 9
📣 Citrus Heights Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- V/JV/FS Girls Volleyball vs. Union Mine
Oakmont High School Oakmont
4:30 pm - Talking Tigers during ROAR
Roseville High School Roseville, CA 95661
5:00 pm - Party on the Quad
Gold Ridge Elementary Folsom, CA 95630
5:00 pm - JV/V Football Jamboree @ Pioneer
Oakmont High School Pioneer High School
5:30 pm - Family Picnic in the Park
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Roseville, CA 95678
6:00 pm - V/JV/FS B/G Cross Country Sierra Invitational
Oakmont High School Sierra College, Rocklin
8:00 am - Dirty Cello →
Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center, 7991 California Ave, Fair Oaks
6:30 pm - Fall Picture Day - All Students Photographed in PE
George a. Buljan Middle Roseville, CA 95678
8:05 am - Rocklin Arts Commission Meeting
Rocklin City City Hall - Council Chambers 3970 Rocklin Rd. Rocklin, CA 95677
5:00 pm - PTC- Fall Fest Committee
Diamond Creek Elementary Nugget Market
6:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Happy Webbed Foot Wednesday!
Meet the not-so-webbed-footed Sierran Tree Frog, also known as the Sierran Chorus Frog! They're a native species found across our state in just about… (Nextdoor Birdcage Heights) - Update: Pet Reunited
Oli, a cat who went missing in Fair Oaks, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 15 hours, 52 minutes. Message from Owner: "Oli… (Nextdoor Sunrise Ranch)
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Cake Decorator in Citrus Heights. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Pro Customer Service/Sales in Citrus Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Citrus Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fair Oaks
- Tribute Band, CCSegeR, Brings the Music of Bob Seger and Creedence Clearwater Revival to Fair Oaks (americanrivermessenger.com)
- What's Up?—New & Coming Soon (stylemg.com)
Carmichael
- Spotlight on: Kerri Warner (stylemg.com)
- Pickup Truck Crashes Into Flame Club Building in Sacramento - Sacramento Injury Attorneys Blog (sacramentoinjuryattorneysblog.com)
- County Expands Affordable Housing Program (riolindaonline.com)
Folsom
- Clean Slate to rock Historic Folsom for Rotary benefit concert Sept. 18 (folsomtimes.com)
Ok Citrus Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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