🌱 Patch AM: Why San Juan Unified suddenly lost 1,200 students and millions in funding

Coffee in hand, Citrus Heights? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why San Juan Unified suddenly lost 1,200 students and millions in funding
• Citrus Heights officers involved in deadly Highway 50 pursuit shooting

Also on today's calendar: Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers the "Boat America Safety Class" and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 94 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Not as warm, temps: high: 83, low: 55.
• Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NorCal school district hit by unexpected 1,200-student enrollment drop (amedpost.com) — Families in Citrus Heights are part of a sharp, unexpected enrollment drop in the San Juan Unified School District that could cost the district millions in state funding. Officials say about 1,200 students are missing from rosters, far beyond projections, and are now scrambling to understand why numbers fell and how to protect programs amid rising special education costs and labor negotiations.
   

• Man killed by officers after Highway 50 pursuit identified as Carmichael resident (sacbee.com) — Citrus Heights police officers were among those who opened fire on a 61-year-old Carmichael man after a late-night Highway 50 pursuit that ended near Hazel Avenue, killing him. Investigators say he pointed a weapon at officers before being shot and later dying at Mercy San Juan Medical Center, with multiple agencies now conducting parallel reviews of the shooting.
   

📸 Around Citrus Heights

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Citrus Heights

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers the "Boat America Safety Class" →
  Park Delta Bay, 922 W Brannan Island Rd, Isleton
  7:45 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• Battle of the Bands and BBQ →
  Historic Rusch Home and Gardens, Rusch Park, Citrus Heights
• Kitchen Pail and Compost Giveaway →
  Citrus Heights City Hall, 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights
• Ninth annual Battle of the Bands →
  Citrus Heights CA
• SHOW 9.12 →
  6412 Tupelo Drive, Citrus Heights
• Republic Service Citrus Heights Kitchen Pail and Compost Giveaway Event →
  Citrus Heights City Hall, 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights
  9:00 am
• Pet Food Express Community Pack Walk →
  Citrus Heights CA
  10:00 am
• American Legion's Battle of the Bands and BBQs →
  Rusch House (Rusch Park), 7301 Antelope Rd, Citrus Heights
  10:30 am
Tuesday September 15
• Blood Drive Hosted by Vitalant & City of Citrus Heights →
  Citrus Heights City Hall, 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights
  11:00 am
• Neighborhood Areas 7-8-9: CHASEN Meeting →
  Foundation Christian Church, 7800 Wonder Street, Citrus Heights
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Neighborhood Area 11: Birdcage Heights Meeting →
  Century 21 Office, 7919 Pebble Beach Dr., Citrus Heights
• SAMC MEMBERSHIP MEETING →
  R Vida Cantina, 7040 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Bizlink Alliance Citrus Heights →
  R Vida Cantina, 7040 Sunrise Boulevard, Citrus Heights

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
  Found on September 4, 2026 in Sacramento, CA 95816 near Alhambra Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder, view… (Nextdoor Birdcage Heights)
• Have to rehome my one and a half year old cat.
  He's Neutered , vaccinated and litter trained! He does go outdoors to but you have to give him time to adjust. (Nextdoor Pacheco Park)

• Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Citrus Heights. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Lead CA in Citrus Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Citrus Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fair Oaks

• HS football: After years of struggle, Bella Vista surging + Inderkum vs. state No. 1 (sacbee.com)

Folsom

• Passport to Paradise – Historic Folsom Shopping Night (natomasmessenger.com)
• Firefighters, Engine Return to Folsom, CA, Fire Station after 11 Months (firehouse.com)
• New flagpole coming to Historic Folsom Plaza with Rotary Club support (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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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