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Volunteers helping to serve at the city's annual fall 'Chip-in" Day, Oct. 11, 2025. // SB Williams

Annual spring Chip-in volunteer day scheduled for April 22

By Sara Beth Williams– The City of Citrus Heights is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and give back during its upcoming Chip-in Volunteer Day, taking place on Earth Day. Scheduled for Wednesday morning, April 22,…

Rusch Park in Citrus Heights

American Legion post 637 to host Veterans Family Picnic

Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are invited to attend a free Veterans Family Picnic on April 18 at Rusch Park….

Hundreds gathered in red Big Day of Service t-shirts for a kickoff rally at Bella Vista, May 17, 2025.

Big Day of Service signups open April 15

For the second year in a row, Citrus Heights has joined in the Big Day of Service – a day dedicated to bringing community members together to complete dozens of community services projects throughout Orangevale, Fair Oaks and…

George Fray portraying Santa Claus

Meet the new Citrus Heights Santa, continuing a family legacy of spreading holiday cheer

Citrus Heights has a new Santa Claus. 

Citrus Heights Water District

Citrus Heights Water District votes 2-1 in favor of rate increase

The Citrus Heights Water District Board of Directors voted 2-1 in favor of increasing its rates for the upcoming year during a public hearing held Wednesday…

Letters to the Editor: Gateway arch, sidewalks

Latest Letters to the Editor discuss the gateway arch, and a recently approved pavement preservation projects design contract…

2 dogs playing // Photo by Mia Anderson on Unsplash

Citrus Heights to launch free ‘Chip Chip Hooray’ pet microchipping events

The Citrus Heights Police Department’s Animal Services Division is helping local residents keep their pets safe through three free pet microchipping events…

Veteran Kermit Schayltz (left) and Scott Miller (right) in American Canyon setting up the Traveling Wall in September, 2025. // Courtesy of Kermit Schayltz

This veteran proves service, resilience, doesn’t end after war

For local business owner and Vietnam veteran Kermit Schayltz, service to his country and service to his community go hand in hand…

A veteran-themed mural graces the wall of Stones Gambling Hall's parking garage. // SB Williams

The inspiration behind this Veterans-Themed mural at Stones Gambling Hall

By Sara Beth Williams– A veteran-themed mural graces a portion of the wall on Stones Gambling Hall’s parking garage in Citrus Heights, standing as a public tribute to the men and women who served in the Vietnam War.…

Artwork graces a long wall on Auburn Blvd.

Citrus Heights Arts seeking community artists to contribute to large mural

By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Arts has announced plans for a new community mural project that will soon bring color and creativity to a long stretch of retaining wall along Auburn Boulevard. The mural, which will be…

Along with Santa and Mrs. Clause, police officers and firefighters delivered piles of wrapped gifts to children for the holidays.

Citrus Heights Police accepting food, gifts donations for annual Operation Holiday Cheer

The Citrus Heights Police Department is now accepting family nominations and donations of food, unwrapped gifts, and other items for its 17th annual Operation Holiday Cheer…

Attendees of Moore's memorial gathered for a brunch following the service. // SB Williams

Friends, colleagues, honor memory of longtime pastor during memorial service

Dozens gathered at Friends Church in Citrus Heights on Saturday, Nov. 1, to celebrate the life of the church’s longtime pastor of 28 years, Edward Tweed Moore…