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September Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights?
Several organizations are celebrating milestones and honoring lives this September with a 15th anniversary party, a 9/11 memorial service, and an inaugural concert in the park event.
Obituary: Coleen Ardell Hayes (1955-2025)
Submitted by Heidi & family– Coleen Ardell Hayes, 69, of Citrus Heights, passed away on August 18, 2025. Born on November 20, 1955, Coleen was known for her feisty spirit, quick wit, and unwavering loyalty to family and…
Annual Citrus Heights 9/11 memorial service to return to Sylvan Cemetery
A 9/11 memorial ceremony will be held at Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024…
‘Battle of the Bands’ fundraiser returns to Citrus Heights
The annual Battle of the Bands and BBQ, hosted by American Legion Post 637, is set to return for its eighth year.
New left turn lane on Sunrise Blvd nearing completion
A new left turn lane being constructed on Sunrise Boulevard between Sayonara Drive and Arcadia Drive has caused traffic delays for drivers passing by along one of the city’s busiest corridors…
Royal Stage Theater is turning 15
Citrus Heights’ only local community theater group is marking its 15th anniversary with a weekend full of celebratory activities planned for Sept. 5 and 6.
Historic Lincoln Highway sign unveiled at local Citrus Heights high school
A host of city leaders, school personnel, alumni, and community members gathered together to celebrate the unveiling of an Historic Lincoln Highway Memorial Placard…
Obituary: Ronald Ray Root (1960-2025)
Submitted by Karen Root– Ronald “Ron” Jay Root, 65, passed away the morning of July 18th, 2025, at his home in Citrus Heights. Ron was born on May 25th, 1960, in Oakland, California, to Ivan and Nancy Root.…
Letters to the Editor: Sunrise Mall, redevelopment
Latest Letters to the Editor discuss Sunrise Mall and the possibility of new ownership…
Citrus Heights pumpkin-growing legend dies
A Citrus Heights man who became legendary for growing the state’s largest pumpkin in 2023, has died.
‘It takes a village.’ Citrus Heights Neighborhood Area 11 delivers school supplies to elementary, K-8
For at least a decade, Neighborhood Area 11 has been donating school supplies to schools within the neighborhood, including Skycrest Elementary and Kingswood K-8.
Inaugural ‘Citrus Nights’ concert in the park planned for Citrus Heights this fall
A brand-new community event is coming to Citrus Heights this September…
