Planters damaged again at Fair Oaks and Old Auburn Rd.
Brick planters at the intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Old Auburn Road were struck again by vehicles amid recent rains…
Annual laser show, night market returning to Sunrise Mall
The annual Laser Light Show and Night Market plans to return to the Sunrise Mall parking lot on Friday, Dec. 6…
December Events: What’s happening this month in Citrus Heights
The holiday spirit is in full swing this month with a Best of Lights contest beginning, community potlucks, Christmas parties, tree lightings, a community talent show and an annual laser show and night market.
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.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: fire, redistricting, trail project
Latest news briefs include flames engulfing a portable toilet in a local park, a federal infrastructure bill including earmarked funds for a trail project in Citrus Heights, and an upcoming public workshop on redistricting.
Summer kick-off event, car show held in Sunrise Mall parking lot
By Mike Hazlip— The Sunrise Mall parking lot was humming with activity Saturday as classic vehicles joined the weekly farmer’s market for a “Summer Kick-off” event.
Obituary: Betty Jean Parikka (1931-2021)
Betty Jean Manton Parikka, 89, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2021, due to heart failure and dementia. She was born in Pasadena, California on November 25, 1931, to James and Marie Manton. Betty was a life-long resident…
