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🌱 Patch AM: How Citrus Heights police tied two big jewelry heists together

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What's up Citrus Heights! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Citrus Heights police tied two big jewelry heists together
  • How could new Head Start rules affect Citrus Heights families?

Also on today's calendar: Circus Vargas Presents "Masquerade!" in Folsom! and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 99, low: 63.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Citrus Heights police arrest suspect in $109,000 worth of jewelry thefts (cbsnews.com) — Citrus Heights police quickly arrested a 19-year-old suspect after a daytime robbery at Kay Jewelers in a local mall and say he's also linked to a July smash‑and‑grab at the same store. Officers recovered most of the newly stolen jewelry and additional evidence from his home and vehicle, tying him to about $109,000 in total losses. Residents may notice ongoing follow‑up at the mall as the case proceeds.
   

• Head Start often only option for pre-school in rural California (record-bee.com) — Citrus Heights is home to Head Start California's executive office, whose director is weighing in on proposed federal rule changes that could affect preschool standards statewide. Local families using Head Start won't see funding cut, but classroom performance standards and language policies may shift after a federal review and public comment period. Lawmakers and advocates stress the program's importance for rural and low‑income children.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Citrus Heights

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Getting Started: Drop-in Application and Enrollment Support
    Sierra College Outreach Online
    12:00 pm
  • Rehearsal/Performance Class Orientation for Frankenstein
    Sierra College Visual & Performing Arts 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95677
    3:30 pm
  • 5 Star Fingerprinting - Back to School Night
    Rocklin Academy Gateway Rocklin, CA 95765
    5:30 pm
  • Loomis Cub Scout Troop 12 (MH) 5:30pm - 7pm →
    Loomis Veterans Memorial Hall, 5945 Horseshoe Bar Rd, Loomis
    5:30 pm
  • V Girls Flag Football vs. Antelope
    Oakmont High School Oakmont
    6:00 pm
  • Foundation Game - Flag Football
    Cordova High School
    6:00 pm
  • Fall Sports Information Night
    Rio Americano High Rio PAC (Performing Arts Center)
    6:00 pm
  • V Girls Volleyball @ Natomas
    Oakmont High School Oakmont
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 19
  • Community Recognition Commission Meeting
    Rocklin City City Hall - Council Chambers 3970 Rocklin Rd. Rocklin, CA 95677

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A cat who went missing in Sacramento, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 21 minutes. Message from Finder: "I found him near 23 and… (Nextdoor Birdcage Heights)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Luke, a dog who went missing in North Highlands, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 12 days, 23 hours. Message from Owner: "Please… (Nextdoor Citrus Heights at Oaks Ln)
  • Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Cashier Associate - Part Time in Citrus Heights. Apply here.
  • Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Citrus Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Citrus Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Find Top Mothers Helper Jobs in Garden Valley, CA (care.com)

Folsom

  • Shining for 15 years: Harris Center Celebrates Milestone in Folsom (folsomtimes.com)
  • Mazel tov! Folsom celebrates as Jewish community center breaks ground (folsomtimes.com)
  • Folsom Withholds Records Showing Cost of Voting Rights Litigation After Residents Question Legal Spending Open Governance (opgov.news)

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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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