
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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Free Veterans Day concert, retired flag ceremony, planned in Citrus Heights
The Veterans Community Center plans to host a free Veterans Day concert and flag retiring ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11…

Annual Veterans Day ceremony to be held in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– American Legion Post 637 will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m…

November 2025 Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?
November brings a mix of civic events, family-friendly performances, and opportunities to give back to the community, including the City’s annual State of the City address, Veterans Day observances, local theater productions, and holiday craft fairs…

Citrus Heights to host annual ‘State of the City’ address
The City of Citrus Heights’ annual State of the City address is planned for Thursday, Nov. 6 at Citrus Heights City Hall…

Third annual ‘ArtBeat’ festival coming to Rusch Park in Citrus Heights
The heart of Citrus Heights will once again come alive with color, rhythm, and creativity during the third annual ArtBeat festival, hosted by Citrus Heights Arts….

Hoover, Rodriguez, to host community meetings in Citrus Heights
State Assemblyman Josh Hoover and Sacramento Supervisor Rosario Rodriquez are slated to hold community meetings in Citrus Heights this October.

Halloween and harvest festival events happening in Citrus Heights this month
From family-friendly trunk-or-treats to school fall festivals, local organizations and schools are offering a variety of events for residents to enjoy…




