San Juan High School alum makes it onto Hell’s Kitchen TV show
San Juan High School alumnus and current Executive Chef Anthony Vo made it onto Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen…
2024 ‘Howl-o-Ween’ parade in Citrus Heights to have route change
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band recently announced changes to the usual route in their upcoming annual “Howl-o-Ween” parade scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19. The new route will begin at Grand Oaks Elementary School,…
Guest Opinion: Why we need Measure O to pass
By David Warren– As election day approaches, focus is upon national races, i.e., the President, the United States Senate and the House of Representatives…
Guest Column: Banning all fireworks isn’t the solution
By Supervisor Sue Frost– There are some issues that never seem to go away, despite the best efforts of Sacramento County and the agencies we work with. This time of year, an issue that comes to the forefront…
Outdoor movie night, food trucks and live music coming to Rusch Park
By Mike Hazlip— After a year of cancelled events during the pandemic, the Sunrise Recreation & Park District has announced plans for an event similar to its past “Hot August Bites.”
Citrus Heights News Briefs: banning fireworks, fatal collision, obituary
Latest local news briefs include the passing of an 80-year-old Citrus Heights resident, the mayor hinting at the possibility of a total fireworks ban, and a local man involved in a fatal collision on Highway 49.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: school elections, mermaids, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an update on the San Juan Unified School District’s transition to by-trustee-area elections, a three-day mermaid event coming to Rusch Park and an obituary of an 81-year-old Citrus Heights resident.
‘Freedom isn’t free’ car show returns to Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19 last year, car enthusiasts gathered at El Tapatio in Citrus Heights Saturday for a July 4th-themed “Freedom Isn’t Free” car show.
Citrus Heights man’s palm tree debris cleared after help from anonymous donor
By Mike Hazlilp— An anonymous Good Samaritan provided funds for a dumpster to assist a local resident who wasn’t able to afford removing a problematic palm tree from his property.
Citrus Heights has 20 fireworks stands. See which nonprofit is behind each one
Want to support a local nonprofit with your purchase of fireworks this year? Sales of “safe and sane” fireworks are often one of the biggest annual fundraisers for various nonprofits, with sales legally allowed to begin Monday at…
Sac Library locations to drop overdue fines permanently, beginning July 1
By Mike Hazlip— The Sacramento Public Library has announced an end to overdue fines, effective July 1.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: schools, obituary, business
Latest news briefs include local school officials announcing masks are no longer required outdoors, a business district moving forward with renewal plans, and an obituary for a 92-year-old resident.
