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🌱 Patch AM: How do your neighbors really feel about blight and homelessness here?

Also, don't miss Crepes and Cribbage on the Citrus Heights Patch calendar

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Good morning Citrus Heights! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How do your neighbors really feel about blight and homelessness here?
  • Why did Citrus Heights’ Infinity Jewelers shut its doors in 2025?
  • What’s next for the long-empty former Kmart anchor on Auburn?

Also on today's calendar: Bizlink Alliance Citrus Heights and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Wednesday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 60 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 56, low: 34.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Survey finds Improvement in blight, ongoing homelessness concerns (citrusheightssentinel.com) — A new city FlashVote survey shows many Citrus Heights residents feel blight management is just “OK,” with some improvement around spots like Sylvan Oaks Library and Crosswoods. Opinions on visible homelessness are mixed but lean slightly toward improvement, while many respondents admit they either don’t report problems or don’t know how, highlighting a need for better outreach and clearer communication from the city.
   

• Roll Call of 2025's Departing Jewelry Retailers (jckonline.com) — Citrus Heights shoppers may notice Infinity Jewelers is no longer open, as it was among dozens of independent jewelry stores nationwide that closed or announced closures in 2025. A national trade outlet compiled the list, noting many long-running family businesses and the changing retail landscape affecting local main streets like Citrus Heights.
   

• Here's what's going on with the old Kmart building (citrusheightssentinel.com) — A long-vacant former Kmart anchor in the Citrus Grove shopping center has officially lost its proposed church remodel, with the project now withdrawn and the building back on the market. The 60,000-square-foot Auburn Boulevard property, once eyed by Studio Movie Grill, is listed for sale again as nearby tenants like Fun City and local restaurants continue operating around the empty anchor space.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Citrus Heights

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★ Featured events ★

    Thursday January 8
  • Crepes and Cribbage
    Kely's Crepes & Burgers, 8000 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found this cutie.
    Anyone missing him. He has a black collar with a bell. Very fluffy tail. Found on cobalt and kittery near Citrus Heights costco. No chip. We checked. (Nextdoor Crosswoods)
  • This male 2 yo dog walked into walmart on old auburn road on 1/4/26 @6pm.
    He is microchipped but owner is not responding. If anyone knows the owner please contact me. A walmart employee os holding him (Nextdoor Citrus Heights)
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days in Citrus Heights. Apply here.
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Meat Cutter and Wrapper in Carmichael. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Citrus Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Carmichael

Folsom

  • Folsom Preparatory School Expanding into Middle School (folsomtimes.com)
  • Assault with a deadly weapon, battery, burglary top latest Folsom crime calls (folsomtimes.com)
  • Bald eagle pair seen together after Lake Natoma nest collapse (abc10.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

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