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August Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?
From a family-friendly movie night at Rusch Park pool, and an ice cream social at Mesa Verde High School to live theater productions and a special presentation by the Citrus Heights Historical Society, this month offers a little…

Obituary: Charles Francis Burns (1937-2025)
Charles Francis Burns, 87, of Citrus Heights, California, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025…

‘New California’ advocates seek to create 51st state, with vote in Citrus Heights
An organization seeking to split California into two states is hosting an in-person vote in counties across the state on Saturday, Aug. 2, with Citrus Heights serving as the voting location in Sacramento County…

Local grad to share San Juan High’s origins in Citrus Heights Historical Society presentation
The Citrus Heights Historical Society is inviting the community to a presentation on the origins of San Juan High School, one of the oldest institutions in the area.

Citrus Heights Water District seeks applicants for Customer Advisory Committee
The Citrus Heights Water District is inviting local water district customers to apply for its Customer Advisory Committee…

Phase 2 of Sayonara housing project in Citrus Heights to begin accepting applications
Applications for eight new affordable homes in Citrus Heights will officially open on Aug. 8, as part of Phase 2 of a partnership project between Habitat for Humanity and the City of Citrus Heights.

‘Homeless by Choice’ author to host book signing in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Nonfiction author Roy Juarez, Jr. is coming to Citrus Heights on Friday, Aug. 1, for a book signing at Barnes & Noble in the Marketplace at Birdcage. The event is part of his statewide…

Citrus Heights neighborhoods plan National Night Out events for 2025
In Citrus Heights this year, there are several registered National Night Out events throughout the city…

Roadwork taking place on Old Auburn Road
Road work on sections of Old Auburn Road in Citrus Heights began on July 21 and will continue through August 1, according to the city.

Church to host community Bubble Party at Rusch Park
Grace Communion Church is inviting the community to its inaugural Bubble Party at Rusch Community Park on Saturday…

Citrus Heights City Scoop coming to Van Maren Park
This summer, City Scoop is slated to take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at three new locations throughout the city, including Van Maren Park…

Citrus Heights Police encourage community to participate in National Night Out
By Sara Beth Williams– The City of Citrus Heights and the Citrus Heights Police Department are inviting residents to participate in this year’s National Night Out, set for Tuesday, August 5, 2025. National Night Out is a nationwide…