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New Citrus Heights arts district to host parking lot party

The new CH 40 Arts District is set to kick off with a parking lot launch party on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025.

Citrus Heights organizations help students, schools prepare for new school year

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Citrus Heights Water District breaks ground on new groundwater wells to boost supply reliability

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Annual Hawaiian Luau at Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights canceled

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Martial Arts academy coming to Citrus Heights

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Annual Hawaiian Luau at Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights canceled

Sara Beth Williams

The Veterans Community Center has announced that their annual Hawaiian Luau has been canceled this year, due to the passing of founder Jeanne Rounsavell.

Jeanne Rounsavell stands next to a photo and memorabilia of her late husband, Jim Rounsavell. // M. Hazlip

Veterans Community Center mourns loss of founder Jeanne Rounsavell

Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?

A map of the proposed area to be annexed is outlined in red. Fair Oaks Boulevard runs north to south and Madison Avenue runs east to west. // City of Citrus Heights

City Council to revisit possible annexation of 5.4-acre section on southern border of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights man severely injured after street racing crash

Auburn Blvd. construction project in Citrus Heights nearing halfway point

Sara Beth Williams

Phase 2 of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets project is nearing its projected halfway point, and progress is continuing on schedule,..

The site of an old sports bar on Mariposa Avenue is being transformed into a coffee shop.

Former sports bar in Citrus Heights set to become coffee shop

Los Nogales Mexican Restaurant is located at 7150 Auburn Blvd. // SB WIlliams

Citrus Heights: 5 new restaurants to try in 2025

Two new murals unveiled at Sylvan Corners to kick off new Citrus Heights arts district

The story behind this long-standing beauty college in Citrus Heights

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Martial Arts academy coming to Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams

A long-vacant building with a nostalgic history and recognizable architectural design has a new tenant.

Rental Guys, also once known as Aba Daba Rentals, closed in July. // SB Williams

Longtime equipment rental center shutters in Citrus Heights. What happened?

A set of new EV charging stations is being constructed in the parking lot of Best Buy off Birdcage Street. // SB Williams

More EV charging stations coming to parking lots in Citrus Heights

A vacant building which was once home to The 99 Cent store still remains vacant after closing over a year ago. // SB Williams

What’s in the city’s drafted Commercial Property Reoccupancy ordinance?

A former medical supply store which has sat vacant on Auburn Blvd. and Antelope Rd. for some time. // SB WIlliams

Citrus Heights eyes new ordinance, fees to address commercial building vacancies

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Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?

City Hall

City Council to revisit possible annexation of 5.4-acre section on southern border of Citrus Heights

City to discuss potential purchase of Sunrise Mall parcels in closed session

What’s in the city’s drafted Commercial Property Reoccupancy ordinance?

Citrus Heights eyes new ordinance, fees to address commercial building vacancies

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Martial Arts academy coming to Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–August 14, 2025

A long-vacant building with a nostalgic history and recognizable architectural design has a new tenant.

Community

New Citrus Heights arts district to host parking lot party

Sara Beth Williams–August 14, 2025

The new CH 40 Arts District is set to kick off with a parking lot launch party on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025.

Schools

Citrus Heights organizations help students, schools prepare for new school year

Sara Beth Williams–August 14, 2025

As the new school year begins in Citrus Heights, several local organizations have stepped up to help local schools and students with tools they need to succeed by providing backpacks…

Community

Citrus Heights Water District breaks ground on new groundwater wells to boost supply reliability

Sara Beth Williams–August 14, 2025

Construction is underway on two new groundwater wells that Citrus Heights Water District leaders say will strengthen the community’s water reliability and lessen dependence on Folsom Lake during times of…

Community

Annual Hawaiian Luau at Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights canceled

Sara Beth Williams–August 14, 2025

The Veterans Community Center has announced that their annual Hawaiian Luau has been canceled this year, due to the passing of founder Jeanne Rounsavell.

Community

Veterans Community Center mourns loss of founder Jeanne Rounsavell

Sara Beth Williams–August 12, 2025

The Citrus Heights community is mourning the loss of Veterans Community Center co-founder Jeanne Rounsavell, who passed away on Sunday, Aug. 10, the Veterans Community Center announced.

City Hall

Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Sara Beth Williams–August 12, 2025

On Wednesday, the Citrus Heights City Council will discuss proposed changes to the city’s ordinances regarding fire protection and prevention, illegal fireworks, and shopping carts, and a proposed annexation work…

City Hall

City Council to revisit possible annexation of 5.4-acre section on southern border of Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–August 12, 2025

The Citrus Heights City Council is slated to discuss the draft of a potential annexation work plan involving a 5.4-acre section of unincorporated Sacramento County located on the southern border…

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Citrus Heights man severely injured after street racing crash

Sara Beth Williams–August 12, 2025

A Citrus Heights man suffered major injuries after being involved in a street racing crash in Modesto, according to the California Highway Patrol.