A century of service: Citrus Heights WWII vet celebrates 100th birthday
One hundred-year-old Emil Giusti has spent the majority of the last century serving others, including serving in the Army as a corporal during World War II. Over the weekend, Giusti’s family threw a large birthday party in his…
Twin Towers replica leads caravan honoring 9/11 through Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– On Sept. 11, the local group “MAGA Riders,” led a colorful, American flag-flying caravan of vehicles through Citrus Heights with a homemade model of the Twin Towers leading the way to honor the memory…
Obituary: Jerry Ray Still (1942-2026)
Jerry Ray Still passed on August 7, 2026, at the age of 83.
September date set to complete new sound wall mural in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights Arts has announced dates for painting to begin on a new community mural along a sound wall on Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights…
September Events: What’s happening around Citrus Heights?
September brings a variety of community events, fundraisers, workshops, meetings and activities to Citrus Heights, ranging from a 9/11 memorial service and local candidate forum to Citrus Nights, community yard sales, a book sale and business networking events…
Ninth annual Battle of the Bands coming to Rusch Park in Citrus Heights
The annual Battle of the Bands and BBQ, hosted by American Legion Post 637, is set to return for its ninth year. The annual fundraising event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. at…
Yoga, kittens and a cause: Local fundraiser supports animal rescue
Yoga took on a feline twist last weekend as local residents gathered for classes featuring interactions with foster kittens as part of a fundraiser supporting animal rescue efforts…
Meet Daniel Kehrer, local high school grad turned civil engineer
Mesa Verde High School alum Daniel Kehrer has built a career designing and managing infrastructure projects both nationally and internationally, but some of his most meaningful work is now happening in the community where he grew up…
Habitat for Humanity accepting applications for six more homes on Sayonara Drive
Applications are now being accepted for six new affordable homes in Citrus Heights as part of Phase 4 of a partnership project between Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento and the City of Citrus Heights…
Remember when Sunrise Mall had a model train?
In the mid-1990s, during the height of indoor malls, a model train set built around the fountains in the main corridor of Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights entertained patrons of all ages for 12 hours a day, seven…
City to host workshop on proposed Mariposa extension of trail in Citrus Heights
The event will be held at the Sayonara Community Center on Aug. 18, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., located at 7836 Sayonara Drive…
Letter from the Mayor: Back to School, Ready to Serve
As Citrus Heights students head back to school, it is a timely reminder that one of the most important ways we can serve the next generation is by listening to them…
