Citrus Heights residents invited to vote on City Hall mural design
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Arts is asking the community at large to help select the design for a new mural planned for City Hall. The mural will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and is part of a…
‘Gone but not forgotten’: Citrus Heights services planned to honor fallen veterans this Memorial Day
Each year several organizations regularly honor fallen veterans on Memorial Day through tribute ceremonies, concerts, speakers, and moments of reflection…
Unhoused population rises in Citrus Heights, homelessness count finds
Results of the recent Point in Time (PIT) count survey of unhoused individuals in Sacramento County found the unhoused population in Citrus Heights rose by almost 100 more individuals than those counted in 2024…
Citrus Heights band to continue with yard sale after rain delay
After postponing due to rainy weather, which delayed the ability for volunteers to set up merchandise, the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band’s annual fundraiser yard sale will continue this weekend and on into next weekend….
Blood Drive to be held at Citrus Heights City Hall
The City of Citrus Heights is hosting a blood drive in partnership with Vitalant to help collect blood for those in need, including Councilmember Tim Schaefer, who is fighting cancer.
Big Day of Giving: Nonprofits seek donations for Citrus Heights community programs
Multiple nonprofits are petitioning the community to donate toward various community causes that support Citrus Heights…
‘Tools of the Trade’ career, education fair returns to Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights families and job seekers are invited to attend the city’s annual “Tools of the Trade” event, formerly known as the Public Works Showcase…
‘Incredibly sad.’ Founders Plaque goes missing at local dog park
A plaque honoring the founders of a local dog park has been reported stolen, leaving members of the Pet Owners Organization of Citrus Heights (P.O.O.C.H.) shaken and saddened, according to a recent social media post…
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 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 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…
MVHS math teacher retiring after storied career spanning 38 years
For nearly four decades, Michael Peoples has taught math at Mesa Verde High School, a career he describes as a calling. Now, he says, it’s time to “pass the torch.”…
