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

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Greetings Citrus Heights! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what kept Citrus Heights police busiest last week
  • Recognize these suspects from the Mesa Verde band room break-in?
  • Why deputies opened fire on I-80 near Citrus Heights

Also on today's calendar: Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Roseville! and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 88, low: 59.
  • Monday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Aug 20-26 (citrusheightssentinel.com) — Citrus Heights residents can see where police attention went last week, with logs showing 1,245 incidents from Aug. 20–26, including rising vehicle violations and vandalism but fewer disturbances and suspicious circumstances. Police stress the public logs aren't a complete record, and totals may differ from official weekly statistics shared elsewhere.
   

2. Burglars steal $5,800 in instruments from Citrus Heights high school band room (sacbee.com) — Citrus Heights police are asking for the public's help after two suspects allegedly broke into Mesa Verde High School's band room on Aug. 20 and stole instruments worth about $5,800, including a pricey French horn. Crime Stoppers is taking anonymous tips tied to case CH26‑05865, with potential rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to their identification.
   

3. Sacramento County deputies release video of deadly shooting on Interstate 80 near Citrus Heights (cbsnews.com) — Deputies fatally shot a domestic violence suspect on eastbound I-80 near the Antelope Road exit by Citrus Heights after they say he pointed a gun at them. The July incident followed a Rancho Cordova call where a woman reported surviving days of severe beatings. The sheriff's office has now released body camera footage of the shooting online.
   

4. Woodland's Savory Café receives $5,000 grant (dailydemocrat.com) — A Citrus Heights restaurant, Panchito Mexican Restaurant, is among 22 eateries in the greater Sacramento area awarded a $5,000 resilience grant to upgrade equipment, technology, and staff training. The funding comes from PG&E's shareholder-supported Restaurants Care Resilience Fund, which is distributing $1.4 million to small, independently owned restaurants across Northern and Central California this year.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday August 29
  • JV Girls Volleyball Bulldog Bash @ Folsom HS
    Oakmont High School Folsom High School
    8:00 am
  • V/JV/FS B/G Cross Country Oakmont Invitational
    Oakmont High School Johnson Springview Park, Rocklin
    8:00 am
  • CCsegeR - A Tribute to Bob Seger and CCR →
    Fair Oaks Performing Arts Center, 7991 California Ave, Fair Oaks
    7:00 pm
    • Sunday August 30
  • GIRLS NIGHT OUT LIVE AUSTRALIAN TAKEOVER RANCHO CORDOVA,CA!!! →
    Louie's Cocktail Lounge, 3030 Mather Field Rd, Rancho Cordova
    8:00 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • Casting Call! Audition for Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Pr
    Sierra College Community Calendar Rocklin Campus
    3:30 pm
  • Girls Volleyball @ Cavitt vs Granite Oaks
    Willma Cavitt Junior High Granite Bay, CA 95746
    4:00 pm
  • Boys Flag Football @ Twelve Bridges
    George a. Buljan Middle Roseville, CA 95678
    4:00 pm
  • Boys Flag Football v. Spring View
    Olympus Junior High Roseville, CA 95661
    4:00 pm
  • GVB @ Olympus
    Robert C. Cooley Middle Roseville, CA 95747
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My daughter's sunset view while she was out and about.
    I tried for the eclipse but there were too many clouds. Hopefully, someone found a hole in the clouds. (Nextdoor Citrus Heights at Oaks Ln)
  • Good day, I am looking for homes for these five kittens.
    I only ask that you be responsible for them and allow me to follow up to make sure they are in a good home. (Nextdoor Northwest)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Citrus Heights. Apply here.
  • Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Citrus Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Citrus Heights here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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