Community
Citrus Heights nonprofit collecting toys for troops
A local nonprofit that collects toys for children of military families is in great need of volunteers this year…
Voting now open for 2025 ‘Best Lights’ in Citrus Heights’
Voting is now open for the 2025 Best Lights in Citrus Heights annual holiday contest hosted by the City of Citrus Heights, that celebrates the best decorated homes in the city.
Second annual Park District tree lighting held at Rusch Park
By Sara Beth Williams– The Sunrise Recreation and Park District held its second annual “Sunrise Lights the Night” tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 6. The event featured lighting a tree that was planted in 2024, plus photo…
Guest Column: Closing the illegal camping loophole
By Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez– Over the last several years, homelessness in Sacramento County has changed dramatically…
Santa returns to Sunrise Mall in a new location
By Sara Beth Williams– Photos with Santa Claus at Sunrise Mall might look a little different this year, as Santa has arrived at Sunrise Mall, but in a different location. This year, families will find him set up…
Obituary: Louis William Martel III (1951-2025)
Louis “Lou” William Martell III passed quietly on September 10, 2025, from natural causes, with his loving son Louis IV and daughter Gwendolyn at his bedside…
Local veteran to host Christmas with Santa, toy drive, in Citrus Heights
This holiday season, Citrus Heights resident and former veteran George Frey is stepping into the role of Santa Claus in an effort to both bring joy and happiness to kids and to help provide for families in need…
Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest for 2025 now accepting nominations
The city’s 2025 “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” contest is now accepting nominations through Dec. 8.
Road closures in Citrus Heights for the 2025 California International Marathon
Several key road closures will be in effect during the upcoming annual California International Marathon, which is set to take place this Sunday, Dec. 8.
Citrus Heights charity among 5 beneficiaries of new ‘Giving Machine’
A new vending machine selling items that will benefit families and individuals in need has officially opened at the Westfield Galleria Mall in Roseville, with a Citrus Heights–based organization as one of five nonprofits participating…
December Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights
This December is packed with civic and community events, and variety of holiday-themed festivities, offering residents multiple ways to celebrate the season…
2025 laser light show, night market coming to Sunrise Mall
The Sunrise MarketPlace business district will kick off its 2025 holiday season events with a laser light show and night market on Dec. 5 in the parking lot outside the former Men’s Macy’s store at Sunrise Mall…
