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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…

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. 

Jeanne Rounsavell stands next to a photo and memorabilia of her late husband, Jim Rounsavell. // M. Hazlip

Veterans Community Center mourns loss of founder Jeanne Rounsavell

The Citrus Heights community is mourning the loss of Veterans Community Center co-founder Jeanne Rounsavell, who passed away on Sunday, Aug. 10, the Veterans Community Center announced.

San Juan High School

Historical highway placard unveiling planned in Citrus Heights

For history lovers and travel enthusiastic, a new historical placard will give residents and visitors a glimpse into the region’s historic past…

`Artist "Mammxth" stands in front of one of 2 murals he painted at Beach Hut Deli. // SB WIlliams

Meet the artist behind this Citrus Heights mural

Anyone who’s stepped inside Beach Hut Deli in Citrus Heights is bound to notice two beach-themed murals that lend bold creativity to the laid back atmosphere.

Community members and Citrus Heights Police gathered together at Foundation Christian Church for a National Night Out event hosted by CHASEN, Aug. 5, 2025. // SB Williams

Police, neighbors, businesses, celebrate National Night Out in Citrus Heights

This year, 14 registered National Night Out events took place throughout Citrus Heights on Tuesday, Aug. 5, including some inaugural events…

Several palm trees have been removed from the median on Sunrise Boulevard. // SB Williams

Why are some palm trees removed from Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights?

Several palm trees were removed from the median on Sunrise Boulevard between Sayonara Drive and Arcadia Drive, leaving many residents wondering why…

A showing of "The Little Mermaid" (2023) during a free swim and movie night hosted by Sunrise Recreation and Park District in August 2024.

August Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?

From a family-friendly movie night at Rusch Park pool, and an ice cream social at Mesa Verde High School to live theater productions and a special presentation by the Citrus Heights Historical Society, this month offers a little…