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Workers for the North Fork Ditch Company line up by the North Fork Ditch that ran alongside the North Fork of the American River. The NFD received water from a diversion dam near the town of Auburn and brought it down to Baldwin Reservoir, located by the Northeast corner of Orangevale. The water served gold miners in the 1800s and farmers and ranchers in the first have of the 1900s. The Orangevale, Fair Oaks and Citrus Heights Irrigation Districts all received water from this ditch. Its’ use was discontinued with the construction of Folsom Dam. // Citrus Heights Historical Society

Historical Society to present on history of water in Citrus Heights

The Citrus Heights Historical Society will be hosting a presentation on the importance of the history of water in the region before it was officially known as Citrus Heights…

Pet pigeon Luna Dovegood made the Top 10 list in the 2026 Nationwide Pet Insurance's Wacky Pet Names contest in the exotic animals category. // Courtesy of Nationwide Pet Insurance/pet parent Christiana Reed

Pet pigeon in Citrus Heights nominated in Nationwide’s Wacky Pet Names contest

A local pet pigeon from Citrus Heights was nominated for a rather unusual recognition: an annual Wacky Pet Names contest hosted by a pet insurance company…

Citrus Heights Community Marching Band, holiday craft fair performance at Rusch Park, Nov. 2025. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights Marching Band to host annual yard sale

The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band is inviting residents to shop for bargains while supporting local youth music programs during their annual multi-day yard sale fundraiser scheduled across two weekends in May…

Citrus Heights Historical Society had the honor of recognizing Ted Mitchell. Ted is a valued supporter of the Historical Society and wealth of knowledge for Citrus Heights history. // Citrus Heights Historical Society

Citrus Heights Historical Society to present Ted Mitchell Farms documentary

Citrus Heights residents will have a chance to step back in time at the upcoming quarterly meeting of the Citrus Heights Historical Society on Thursday…

A location concept from the Sunrise Recreation and Park District Agenda packet for Oct. 15 shows the site of a proposed mural at Rusch Park, on the wall of restroom buildings located near the Rusch Park pool and pickleball courts. // Sunrise Recreation and Park District agenda

New mural planned for Rusch Park

The Sunrise Recreation and Park District on Oct. 15 unanimously approved a proposal for a new mural to be completed at Rusch Community Park, according to the latest park district advisory board agenda.

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Guest Column: A straightforward plan to fix Sacramento County’s roads

By Rosario Rodriguez— If you’ve driven anywhere in Sacramento County lately, you’ve probably noticed the same thing I have: our roads are in rough shape…

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Citrus Heights to host annual ‘State of the City’ address

The City of Citrus Heights’ annual State of the City address is planned for Thursday, Nov. 6 at Citrus Heights City Hall…

Vendors at a vendor fair at the Birdcage Shopping center in Citrus Heights. // SB Williams

Rotary Club of Citrus Heights to host inaugural holiday craft fair

The craft fair will feature local pop up shops, vendors and crafters. The club encourages residents to support local businesses by attending. 

A mural painted by artist Amie Nowell, one of many murals that are part of the new CH40 arts district. This small rendition of "Starry Night" is painted on the back of Elite Bicycles. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights art and music festival postponed

As predicted by weather forecasters, Saturday dawned drizzly and gray, resulting in the cancellation of a local arts and music festival…

A rendering of a mural concept by Brandon Alexander that is proposed to be painted at Walerga Park. // Sunrise Recreation and Park District staff report

Art meets athletics at Walerga Park

Citrus Heights Arts recently unveiled a rendition of a mural that will revitalize a futsal and basketball court at Walerga Park.

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‘Ghost Tours’ event returns to Mesa Verde High School

The Mesa Verde Theater department is hosting its fourth annual ‘Ghost Tours’ this Halloween season. Ghost Tours are scheduled for Oct. 24, 25, and 26 with an alumni preview night on Oct. 22.

One of many murals painted on Auburn Blvd, commissioned by Citrus Heights Arts ahead of ArtBeat/ // SB Williams

Third annual ‘ArtBeat’ festival coming to Rusch Park in Citrus Heights

The heart of Citrus Heights will once again come alive with color, rhythm, and creativity during the third annual ArtBeat festival, hosted by Citrus Heights Arts….