Here’s how to help victims displaced by Citrus Heights Father’s Day townhomes fire
Several residents displaced by a recent fire at the Antelope Hills Townhomes complex on Father’s Day have begun community fundraising efforts as they work to rebuild their lives after losing nearly everything in the blaze…
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…
Citrus Heights approves reallocation of funds, following ArtBeat festival cancellation
The Citrus Heights City Council recently approved the reallocation of Non-Profit Community Support grant funding that was awarded to Citrus Heights Arts in September 2025 to be used for other art projects and events the nonprofit is hosting…
GUEST OPINION: Road funding debate missing major piece
By Mark Dempsey– Republican Assemblyman Josh Hoover’s latest editorial describes his effort to fund our gas-tax-maintained roads fairly.
GUEST OPINION: New cardroom regs will impact Citrus Heights families, jobs, safety
Submitted by Sue Frost, and contributors– Attorney General Rob Bonta and the Bureau of Gambling Control finalized cardroom regulations this month that will impose unnecessary burdens and destabilize responsible cardrooms, jeopardize local jobs, reduce city revenues, and ultimately…
LETTERS: Sunrise Mall, sports complex, homeless shelter, housing
The latest Letters to the Editor discuss future plans for Sunrise Mall, with one resident supporting a new sports complex, another supporting affordable housing, and another rejecting…
Guest Column: A letter from the Mayor
By MariJane Lopez-Taff– When I introduced my theme for the year, Service, I shared that service is not limited to a title or position. It is a mindset. It is the daily choice to care for our community,…
LETTER: Turning the mall into a homeless shelter is a bad idea
Submitted by Arthur Kislitsa– As a local business owner and resident in the Citrus Heights area, converting the vacant space at Sunrise Mall into a large-scale centralized homeless housing complex would likely create serious unintended consequences for the…
Spring concert series coming to Citrus Heights in April
A “Backyard Bash” spring band series is coming to Citrus Heights this spring, bringing three evenings of free live music, food and outdoor fun to the Marketplace at Birdcage.
Citrus Heights residents invited to community potluck dinner March 9
Residents are invited to bring a favorite dish and gather with neighbors next Monday as REACH hosts its annual community-wide potluck dinner aimed at fostering connection.
City seeks nominations for 2nd annual ‘Chip In’ volunteer award
The City of Citrus Heights is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Chip-In Hall of Fame Award, recognizing residents who go above and beyond…
Mesa Verde Theater to present ‘Clue: On Stage”
The Mesa Verde Drama Career Technical Education program is slated to present the mystery comedy production of Clue, with an opening night of Thursday, March 5…
