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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…

The 75th anniversary jubilee is being held in honor of the gifting of 15 acres of ranch land, donated by Fred and Julia Rusch in 1950. The Rusch Home and Gardens still stands at Rusch Park to this day.

15 fun facts about Rusch Park

In honor of the Sunrise Recreation and Park District’s 75th anniversary, here are 15 fun facts all about Rusch Park…

Long time police department volunteer Charlotte Corothers standing with Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte. // Citrus Heights Police Department

Citrus Heights Council, police department, honor longtime city volunteer

The Citrus Heights community is mourning the loss of Charlotte Corothers, a police department volunteer who recently passed away.

"Underwater Rocks" painted by Susan Ballenger. Acrylic on Board. Retail value: $1,200. // PBS KVIE Art Auction contemporary art winners page

Citrus Heights artist wins award, will be featured in PBS KVIE Art Auction

Local artist Susan Ballenger has earned a Juror Award in the Contemporary category of the PBS KVIE Art Auction for her piece “Underwater Rocks.

Mosquito.

More ground spraying for mosquitos 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 Wednesday morning, July 2…

Rusch Park, Citrus Heights

Sunrise Park District’s 75th anniversary jubilee to be held in Citrus Heights

By Sara Beth Williams– The Sunrise Recreation and Park District is marking a major milestone this fall with a 75th anniversary community jubilee, set for Saturday, Oct. 4, at Rusch Community Park. The celebration will run from 4…

The annual Stars and Stripes took place at Van Maren Park at the end of June, 2025. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights plans Inaugural ‘Citrus Nights’ concert in the park

The City of Citrus Heights recently announced the first-ever ‘Citrus Nights’, a free community event that will include a concert in the park.

A plate of spaghetti // Logan Jeffery - Foodjetexpress //Stock photo

Citrus Heights HART to hold annual Spaghetti Fest

The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team is hosting its annual Spaghetti Fest fundraising event this October…

Citrus Heights City Hall

Call to artists open for Art at City Hall exhibit, thru Sept 20

Citrus Heights Arts announced last week that, at the request of the city, the final submission deadline for artists to submit art to…

Citrus Heights Water District

Citrus Heights residents warned about individuals posing as water officials

Local water providers in Citrus Heights and other jurisdictions are warning residents to be on alert for individuals posing as water officials and attempting to sell costly and unnecessary water treatment equipment…