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Sara Beth Williams

The city estimates 7,000 people attended the 3rd annual Stars & Stripes patriotic celebration, June 28, 2025. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights Stars and Stripes draws thousands to Van Maren Park

Thousands gathered in Van Maren Park on June 28, 2025, for the third annual Stars and Stripes celebration…

Citrus Heights City Council, June 25, 2025.

The way Citrus Heights Neighborhood Areas receive annual funding has changed

On June 11, the City Council unanimously agreed to move from automatically distributing a fixed annual amount to application-based funding distribution….

July 2025: What’s going on in Citrus Heights this month?

What better way to beat the heat than enjoying free movies, ice cream with neighbors, swimming, live music, and summer camps for the kids.

Citrus Heights Police promoted 1 and hired new officers during an Oath of Office ceremony at Citrus Heights City Hall, June 25, 2025. // Citrus Heights Police Department

Citrus Heights Police promote, hire new officers

Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte administered the oath of office to several new police and code enforcement officers on Wednesday, June 25 at Citrus Heights City Hal…

Mosquito.

Ground mosquito spraying scheduled for Citrus Heights

The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District has announced plans to conduct ground spraying in parts of Sacramento County early Wednesday morning, July 2…

Michaels in Citrus Heights is located at 6120 Birdcage Centre Ln,

Michaels acquires JOANN brands

Sewing enthusiasts in Citrus Heights will now find a wider selection at Michaels, thanks to the company’s recent move to begin carrying fabrics formerly sold at JOANN…

A rendering of a possible roundabout at the intersection of Old Auburn Road and Wachtel Way. // City of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights council opts for pursuing more roundabouts

The city could see more roundabouts in the future, after the Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday gave the green light to pursue adding new roundabouts to…

Man in camouflage arrested at Rusch Park

Citrus Heights Police officers responded in force to a report of a man making threatening statements…

The landscaping is now barren along Auburn Blvd. // SB Williams

Letters to the Editor: Auburn Blvd, sidewalks

This week’s Letters to the Editor discuss Neighborhood Area 4, and road safety and upgrades..

Sunrise Mall

Citrus Heights city leaders react to potential sale of Sunrise Mall

Citrus Heights Mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa and councilmember Tim Schefer expanded on a message from Citrus Heights City Manager Ash Feeney released last week reacting to…