Sunrise parks district plans $4M in upgrades at various parks
Sunrise Recreation and Park District board members recently approved $4 million in capital improvement projects that are to take place throughout the park district in the next fiscal year…
Guest Column: Planning for tomorrow’s water today
Each summer, California’s water supply makes headlines. This year, El Niño is strengthening and federal forecasters say it could become very strong, raising questions about what the coming winter could bring…
Letter from the Mayor: Service starts next door
By MariJane Lopez-Taff– Throughout this year, I have used my Mayor’s Messages to highlight the many ways Citrus Heights serves. This month, as we approach National Good Neighbor Day on September 28, I want to bring that spirit…
Letters to the Editor: City Council candidates, new mural, road resurfacing
This week’s Letters to the Editor discuss City Council candidates, road resurfacing, and the new “Welcome to Citrus Heights” mural…
From plumbing to preserving history, Jerry Ray Still remembered for a life of service
Dozens gathered at Rusch Park on what would have been Jerry Ray Still’s 84th birthday to celebrate and remember a man who was said to have been dubbed “Mr. Citrus Heights”…
‘Welcome to Citrus Heights’ sound wall mural painted over the weekend
A long awaited “Welcome to Citrus Heights” mural was painted along a portion of a sound wall on Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights over the weekend…
Continued ground mosquito spraying scheduled for a second week in Citrus Heights
The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District has announced plans to conduct ground spraying in parts of Sacramento County early on Thursday morning, Sept. 17, to target invasive container-breeding mosquitoes…
‘Citrus Nights’ outdoor concert event to be held Friday
The second Citrus Nights concert in the park will feature Moonshine Crazy and is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 18 from 6 to 9 pm. at Van Maren Park. Music is expected to begin at 7 p.m…
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.
Ground mosquito spraying scheduled for Citrus Heights
The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District has announced plans to conduct ground spraying in parts of Sacramento County early on Friday, Sept. 11, to target invasive container-breeding mosquitoes…
