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Thousands attended the 4th annual Stars and Stripes patriotic celebration in Citrus Heights, June 27, 2026. // SB Williams

Stars and Stripes Celebration draws an estimated 6,000 to Van Maren Park

The fourth annual Stars and Stripes Celebration had an estimated 6,000 people in attendance, city officials say…

Mercy & the Heartbeats recently performed live at the annual Stars & Stripes patriotic celebration. // SB Williams

Happening this weekend: Stars and Stripes celebration in Citrus Heights

The annual Stars and Stripes Independence Day celebration is returning this year to Van Maren Park on Saturday, June 27…

San Juan Unified to offer free summer meals for youth

San Juan Unified School District is offering free summer meals for children 18 years of age and younger, providing breakfast and lunch at three designated school sites throughout the summer, including at one Citrus Heights elementary school…

Thousands attended the 4th annual Stars and Stripes patriotic celebration in Citrus Heights, June 27, 2026. // SB Williams

Stars and Stripes Celebration draws an estimated 6,000 to Van Maren Park

The fourth annual Stars and Stripes Celebration had an estimated 6,000 people in attendance, city officials say…

Mercy & the Heartbeats recently performed live at the annual Stars & Stripes patriotic celebration. // SB Williams

Happening this weekend: Stars and Stripes celebration in Citrus Heights

The annual Stars and Stripes Independence Day celebration is returning this year to Van Maren Park on Saturday, June 27…

San Juan Unified to offer free summer meals for youth

San Juan Unified School District is offering free summer meals for children 18 years of age and younger, providing breakfast and lunch at three designated school sites throughout the summer, including at one Citrus Heights elementary school…

Sylvan Oaks Library in Citrus Heights to offer free lunch to youth through summer

A free lunch will be provided to children who are 18 years and younger beginning Tuesday, June 16, and running through Aug. 7…

One of many murals painted on Auburn Blvd, commissioned by Citrus Heights Arts ahead of ArtBeat/ // SB Williams

ArtBeat in Citrus Heights cancelled organizers say

Citrus Heights Arts has announced the cancellation of its ArtBeat event that had been scheduled for June 13…

June Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?

Events around Citrus Heights in June include multiple summer camps, an ice cream social, and the annual Stars and Stripes patriotic celebration…

American flags. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

‘Gone but not forgotten’: Citrus Heights services planned to honor fallen veterans this Memorial Day

Each year several organizations regularly honor fallen veterans on Memorial Day through tribute ceremonies, concerts, speakers, and moments of reflection…

Ben Ali Shrine Band

Free Memorial Day concert to be held at Veterans Community Center

The Ben Ali Shrine Band will be hosting a free concert in Citrus Heights at the Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights in honor of Memorial Day.

Mayor Tim Schaefer, front right, sits with other city leaders and residents during a Memorial Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery on May 29, 2023. // M. Hazlip

Memorial Day ceremony to be held at Sylvan Cemetery

By Sara Beth Williams– This year’s Memorial Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery will be held on May 25 at 11 a.m. The one-hour ceremony will last from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.. and take place underneath the gazebo.…