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The Firefighters Burn Institute hosts an annual 'Fill the Boots for Burns" and accompanying safety fair in Citrus Heights. // Firefighters Burn Institute

‘Fill the Boots for Burns’ fundraiser, safety fair returns to Citrus Heights

Firefighters are slated to kick off the 32nd annual “Fill the Boots for Burns” fundraising event and accompanying community safety fair at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane…

Hundreds gathered in red Big Day of Service t-shirts for a kickoff rally at Bella Vista, May 17, 2025.

Interest and planning meeting to be held for 2026 Big Day of Service

Planning is underway for the 2026 Big Day of Service, beginning with a community interest meeting scheduled for Jan. 29…

The Kiwanis Club of Citrus Heights hosts an annual easter egg hunt at Rusch Park each year. // Kiwanis Club of Citrus Heights website

Kiwanis and Soroptimist to host 40th annual Crab Feed

The Kiwanis Club of Citrus Heights and Soroptimist International of Citrus Heights will host their 40th Annual Crab Feed…

`Sac Metro Fire District Engine 27. // SB Williams

Metro Fire Citizens Academy registration deadline approaching

The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District is inviting community members to take part in its upcoming Metro Fire Citizens Academy….

Citrus Heights Police Dept. shoulder patch // Citrus Heights Police Dept.

Citrus Heights Police to hold first-ever hiring event

The Citrus Heights Police Department will host its first-ever Hiring Clinic on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026…

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…