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A showing of "The Little Mermaid" (2023) during a free swim and movie night hosted by Sunrise Recreation and Park District in August 2024.

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)

Obituary: Charles Francis Burns (1937-2025)

Charles Francis Burns, 87, of Citrus Heights, California, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025…

A map from New California State's website, which shows all counties within California with existing New California State Committees in dark red and counties without New California State Committees in yellow. Map does not represent final state borders which must be determined by congress. // New California State https://www.newcaliforniastate.com/about-ncs

‘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…

Students prepare to enter the newly constructed San Juan High School for the first time in 1915.

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

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…

A map showing the outlined vacant plots on Sayonara Drive where 26 new houses are to be constructed over three years. // City of Citrus Heights

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.

Nonfiction Author Ray Juarez Jr. holds his latest book, "Homeless by Choice: A memoir of Love, Hate, and Forgiveness." // Courtesy of Ray Juarez Jr. PR team

‘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…

Kathy Morris, right, stands near a table set up at C-Bar-C Park on Aug. 2, for National Night Out. // M. Hazlip

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…

A photo showing mill and fill work on Antelope Road. // City of Citrus Heights

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.

Rusch Park, Citrus Heights

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…

Th first City Scoop ice cream social for 2025 was held at San Juan High School on June 4, 2025. // SB Williams

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…

National Night Out 2024 at Ascension Lutheran Church

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…