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Feral kitten trapped for days rescued from beneath Citrus Heights Walmart shipping container
An orange, feral kitten trapped for several days beneath two massive shipping containers behind Walmart in Citrus Heights is finally safe thanks to the persistence of local feline rescuers…

Citrus Heights to host annual tree lighting Dec. 4
The City of Citrus Heights will host its free, annual tree lighting next week.

SMUD unclaimed checks list issued for 2025: Find out if your name’s on it
It’s that time of year again, when the Sacramento Municipal Utility District seeks to unite customers with unclaimed money in their name before it’s too late….

Food pantry in Citrus Heights distributes over 1,000 Thanksgiving meals
The Sunrise Christian Food Ministry last week handed out at least 1,500 Thanksgiving meals, including 1,000 turkeys and…

LETTER: Time to merge water districts
By Mark Mitchell, Citrus Heights– This is never ending. There’s always something or some reason to raise our rates..

From toys to warm clothes: Citrus Heights nonprofits, businesses, rally to support families in need
As the holiday season approaches, several local nonprofits, neighborhood groups, and community organizations are launching efforts in order to help support families in need…

Meet the new Citrus Heights Santa, continuing a family legacy of spreading holiday cheer
Citrus Heights has a new Santa Claus.

Citrus Heights Water District votes 2-1 in favor of rate increase
The Citrus Heights Water District Board of Directors voted 2-1 in favor of increasing its rates for the upcoming year during a public hearing held Wednesday…

Letters to the Editor: Gateway arch, sidewalks
Latest Letters to the Editor discuss the gateway arch, and a recently approved pavement preservation projects design contract…

Citrus Heights to launch free ‘Chip Chip Hooray’ pet microchipping events
The Citrus Heights Police Department’s Animal Services Division is helping local residents keep their pets safe through three free pet microchipping events…

This veteran proves service, resilience, doesn’t end after war
For local business owner and Vietnam veteran Kermit Schayltz, service to his country and service to his community go hand in hand…

The inspiration behind this Veterans-Themed mural at Stones Gambling Hall
By Sara Beth Williams– A veteran-themed mural graces a portion of the wall on Stones Gambling Hall’s parking garage in Citrus Heights, standing as a public tribute to the men and women who served in the Vietnam War.…




