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A newly planted tree at Rusch Park

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…

Photos with Santa at Sunrise Mall is now located in a vacant store front.

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…

George Fray portraying Santa Claus

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…

Kids enjoyed an inflatable gingerbread house during the 2024 Laser Light car show and night market at Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights. // SB Williams

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…

2 dogs playing // Photo by Mia Anderson on Unsplash

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…

Vereans Community Center

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…

Veterans Day, Citrus Heights

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…

Veterans Day, 2020.

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…

city hall, 2025

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…

One of many murals painted on Auburn blvd commissioned by Citrus Heights Arts ahead of ArtBeat 2025. // SB Williams

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….

Citrus Heights City Hall at night

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. 

Pumpkin Farm in Citrus Heights. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

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…