
Winter Sanctuary serves over 1,000 meals, helps five find housing
This year, the Winter Sanctuary program in Citrus Heights welcomed 51 unhoused individuals during its seven weeks of rotating shelter from Jan. 4 through Feb. 22…

GUEST OPINION: Time to fix California’s broken public safety laws that endanger children
The time for reform is now. I urge my colleagues to change the law without delay. Governor Newsom must also hold the Parole Board accountable and prioritize the safety of our communities. California’s children deserve nothing less.

Grant workshops offered ahead of Shine Awards program deadline
The time to apply for Shine Awards is fast approaching, and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District wants to help prepare nonprofits who are interested in applying by offering virtual workshops…

Citrus Heights Water District seeks applicants for Customer Advisory Committee
The Citrus Heights Water District is inviting local water district customers to apply for its Customer Advisory Committee…

Phase 2 of Sayonara housing project in Citrus Heights to begin accepting applications
Applications for eight new affordable homes in Citrus Heights will officially open on Aug. 8, as part of Phase 2 of a partnership project between Habitat for Humanity and the City of Citrus Heights.

‘Homeless by Choice’ author to host book signing in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Nonfiction author Roy Juarez, Jr. is coming to Citrus Heights on Friday, Aug. 1, for a book signing at Barnes & Noble in the Marketplace at Birdcage. The event is part of his statewide…

Citrus Heights neighborhoods plan National Night Out events for 2025
In Citrus Heights this year, there are several registered National Night Out events throughout the city…

Roadwork taking place on Old Auburn Road
Road work on sections of Old Auburn Road in Citrus Heights began on July 21 and will continue through August 1, according to the city.

Church to host community Bubble Party at Rusch Park
Grace Communion Church is inviting the community to its inaugural Bubble Party at Rusch Community Park on Saturday…

Citrus Heights City Scoop coming to Van Maren Park
This summer, City Scoop is slated to take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at three new locations throughout the city, including Van Maren Park…

Citrus Heights Police encourage community to participate in National Night Out
By Sara Beth Williams– The City of Citrus Heights and the Citrus Heights Police Department are inviting residents to participate in this year’s National Night Out, set for Tuesday, August 5, 2025. National Night Out is a nationwide…

SMUD opens SHINE Award grant application period for nonprofits
SMUD’s annual SHINE Awards grant program is now seeking applications…



