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• Why smoke suddenly poured from a Citrus Heights storm drain

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live in Sacramento!.

Today's riddle: I got fired from the M&M factory. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cloudy, rain ending; windy, with a high of 61 and low of 50 degrees.
• Sunday: Becoming windier with rain, temps: high: 55, low: 48.
• Monday: A bit of afternoon rain, with a high of 55 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Smoke-filled storm drain prompts emergency crew response in Citrus Heights (citrusheightssentinel.com) — Emergency crews responded to smoke coming from a storm drain on Rusch Drive in Citrus Heights after a fire believed to be started at a homeless encampment. Sac Metro Fire removed burning items and secured the area, while Citrus Heights Public Works is expected to clear remaining debris from the site later.
   

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Saturday January 10

• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live in Sacramento!
  Hilton Sacramento Arden West, 2200 Harvard St, Sacramento
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Other local events

Monday January 5

• Zumba Kids JR.
  Rusch Park Community Center , 7801 Auburn Blvd , Citrus Heights
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday January 3

• El Gran Show del Rey León
  Palacio de Congresos Granada , PASEO DEL VIOLÓN, S/N , Granada
  12:00 pm
• Girls Basketball @ Natomas
  Natomas High School , 3301 Fong Ranch Rd , Sacramento
  5:30 pm

Monday January 5

• Boys Wrestling @ West Park
  West Park High School , 2401 Panther Pl , Roseville
  6:00 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Boys Soccer @ West Park
  West Park High School , 2401 Panther Pl , Roseville
  4:30 pm
• Girls Soccer V. West Park
  Grant Union High School , 1400 Grand Ave , Sacramento
  4:30 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Mississipi Gospel Choir
  Palacio de Congresos Granada , PASEO DEL VIOLÓN, S/N , Granada
  12:00 pm
• Dining for Dollars - Nixtaco
  Excelsior Elementary , 1805 Cirby Way , Roseville
  4:00 pm
• Boys Wrestling V. McClatchy
  Grant Union High School , 1400 Grand Ave , Sacramento
  6:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Wrestling @ Cavitt vs. Glen Edwards
  Willma Cavitt Junior High Granite Bay, CA 95746
  4:00 pm
• Girls Soccer @ Antelope
  Antelope High School , 7801 Titan Dr , Antelope
  4:30 pm
• Boys Soccer V. Antelope
  Grant Union High School , 1400 Grand Ave , Sacramento
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Sol, a dog who went missing in Roseville, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 2 hours, 50 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please help… (Nextdoor Citrus Heights at Oaks Ln)
• Is this anyone’s pup?
  Looks like a female but is very scared and we are not able to get close. Its at Woodmore oaks and Crux (Nextdoor The Heights)

• Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Market at Birdcage in Citrus Heights. Apply here.
• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Citrus Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Citrus Heights here.

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