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Hundreds gathered in red Big Day of Service t-shirts for a kickoff rally at Bella Vista, May 17, 2025.

Big Day of Service signups open April 15

For the second year in a row, Citrus Heights has joined in the Big Day of Service – a day dedicated to bringing community members together to complete dozens of community services projects throughout Orangevale, Fair Oaks and…

Alfred Sanchez visits inside Alberto's Mexican restaurant on Greenback Lane, after visiting and handing out supplies to unhoused in the area. // SB Williams

‘Snack Man’ still bringing food, supplies, compassion, to the streets

For nearly a decade, Alfred Sanchez, better known as “Snack Man,” to unhoused individuals in the city, has made it his mission to meet people where they are, offering food and supplies, along with connection and hope….

Mayor Marijane Lopez-Taff (left) stands with 2026 Chip in Hall of Fame winner Irene Hronicek during the awards ceremony at City Hall, April 5, 2026. // City of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights honors HART leader with top volunteer award

The City of Citrus Heights has named longtime homeless advocate and integral part of the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team Irene Hronicek as the 2026 recipient of its Chip-In Hall of Fame Award, recognizing her years of…

Citrus Heights Water District

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…

A map showing the outlined vacant plots on Sayonara Drive where 26 new houses are to be constructed over three years. // City of Citrus Heights

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.

Nonfiction Author Ray Juarez Jr. holds his latest book, "Homeless by Choice: A memoir of Love, Hate, and Forgiveness." // Courtesy of Ray Juarez Jr. PR team

‘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…

Kathy Morris, right, stands near a table set up at C-Bar-C Park on Aug. 2, for National Night Out. // M. Hazlip

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…

A photo showing mill and fill work on Antelope Road. // City of Citrus Heights

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.

Rusch Park, Citrus Heights

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…

Th first City Scoop ice cream social for 2025 was held at San Juan High School on June 4, 2025. // SB Williams

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…

National Night Out 2024 at Ascension Lutheran Church

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 workers were on scene Tuesday morning repairing a pole following a vehicle collision earlier in the morning. March 4, 2025.

SMUD opens SHINE Award grant application period for nonprofits

SMUD’s annual SHINE Awards grant program is now seeking applications…