
Unhoused population rises in Citrus Heights, homelessness count finds
Results of the recent Point in Time (PIT) count survey of unhoused individuals in Sacramento County found the unhoused population in Citrus Heights rose by almost 100 more individuals than those counted in 2024…

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.

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.…

Mixed messages in Neighborhood bulk pickup scheduling causes confusion for some Citrus Heights residents
Some residents in portions of Citrus Heights Neighborhood Area 2 reported confusion in early January regarding Republic Services’ scheduled Neighborhood Clean Up collection dates…

Phase 3 of Sayonara housing project in Citrus Heights to begin accepting applications Feb. 1
Applications for 14 new affordable homes in Citrus Heights will officially open on Feb. 1 as part of Phase 3 of a partnership project between Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento and the City of Citrus Heights…

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…

Citrus Heights makes list of 20 most affordable places to buy a home
A recently released list of the Top 20 most affordable places to buy a home in California put together by real estate site Redfin, listed Citrus Heights and Sacramento among its ranks,..

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…

Letters to the Editor: Solar, pedestrian bridges
Latest Letters to the Editor discuss solar panels in parking lots, and building pedestrian bridges from Sunrise Mall to the Marketplace at Birdcage….

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….

City plans to discontinue annual Sunday Funday events at Rusch Park. Here’s why
The city plans to retire its annual Sunday Funday event and replace it with two concerts in the park events in 2026…

Guest Column: A Letter from the Mayor
Submitted by MariJane Lopez-Taff: It is an honor to serve as your newly appointed Mayor. As I begin this year of leadership, I am proud to introduce my mayoral focus: Citrus Heights Serves….




