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File Photo of Classic Vehicles in a 2021 car show in Citrus Heights. // M. Hazlip

San Juan Auto Club to host car competition fundraiser

A community car meet competition aimed at supporting local high school students is scheduled for this Saturday, April 25…

Prescription drugs stock photo // CH Sentinel

Free prescription drug disposal at Citrus Heights Police Dept. April 25

Those with expired or unused prescription drugs are invited to drop them off anonymously at another free “Take Back” event offered by the Citrus Heights Police Department this Saturday…

Several newly constructed permanent homes along Sayonara Drive, part of a permanent affordable housing project through Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento. // SB Williams

Rotary Club of Citrus Heights to host second annual fun run to benefit Habitat for Humanity

A charity run walk aimed at supporting housing and neighborhood improvement efforts is set to take place next month in Citrus Heights. The deadline to register is April 22.

Ronald Jay Root (1960-2025) // Courtesy of Karen Root

Obituary: Ronald Ray Root (1960-2025)

Submitted by Karen Root– Ronald “Ron” Jay Root, 65, passed away the morning of July 18th, 2025, at his home in Citrus Heights. Ron was born on May 25th, 1960, in Oakland, California, to Ivan and Nancy Root.…

Letters to the Editor: Sunrise Mall, redevelopment

Latest Letters to the Editor discuss Sunrise Mall and the possibility of new ownership…

Ron Root (L) and Nick Kennedy (R) with one of the pumpkins the team grew in the 2023 season. A larger pumpkin than the one pictured here broke the state record for largest pumpkin in California, and placed second worldwide.

Citrus Heights pumpkin-growing legend dies

A Citrus Heights man who became legendary for growing the state’s largest pumpkin in 2023, has died.

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

Inaugural ‘Citrus Nights’ concert in the park planned for Citrus Heights this fall

A brand-new community event is coming to Citrus Heights this September…

Volunteers and future homeowners took part in a wall raising for newly constructed homes for the Sayonara Housing Project on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. // Charles McDonald Photography/Habitat for Humanity, Greater Sacramento

Applications for affordable homes in Citrus Heights now open

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is now accepting applications for the second phase of affordable homes for the Sayonara Housing Project in Citrus Heights…

Randy Ray Pitzner March 13, 1953 – July 24, 2025

Obituary: Randy Ray Pitzner (1953-2025)

Submitted by Sandy Pitzner.

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

New Citrus Heights arts district to host parking lot party

The new CH 40 Arts District is set to kick off with a parking lot launch party on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025.

The Citrus Heights Water District broke ground on two new specialized water wells on Aug. 6, 2025. // Citrus Heights Water District

Citrus Heights Water District breaks ground on new groundwater wells to boost supply reliability

Construction is underway on two new groundwater wells that Citrus Heights Water District leaders say will strengthen the community’s water reliability and lessen dependence on Folsom Lake during times of drought…

Vereans Community Center

Annual Hawaiian Luau at Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights canceled

The Veterans Community Center has announced that their annual Hawaiian Luau has been canceled this year, due to the passing of founder Jeanne Rounsavell.