Guest Column: A letter from the Mayor
By MariJane Lopez-Taff– When I introduced my theme for the year, Service, I shared that service is not limited to a title or position. It is a mindset. It is the daily choice to care for our community,…
LETTER: Turning the mall into a homeless shelter is a bad idea
Submitted by Arthur Kislitsa– As a local business owner and resident in the Citrus Heights area, converting the vacant space at Sunrise Mall into a large-scale centralized homeless housing complex would likely create serious unintended consequences for the…
Spring concert series coming to Citrus Heights in April
A “Backyard Bash” spring band series is coming to Citrus Heights this spring, bringing three evenings of free live music, food and outdoor fun to the Marketplace at Birdcage.
Sixth grader from Citrus Heights wins Water Awareness Poster Contest
A sixth grader at Woodside K-8 was awarded first place in an annual Water Awareness Poster Contest hosted by the Citrus Heights Water District.
Goats have returned to help with fire mitigation, weed control
A unique team of groundskeepers has made its way to Citrus Heights, and they’re already hard at work helping with weed abatement…
June Events 2025: What’s going on in Citrus Heights this month?
Summer is on its way with several events scheduled for this month, including a comedy night, ice cream social, groundbreaking for a housing project…
Obituary: Tommy Hugh Wright (1932-2025)
Tommy Hugh Wright was born at home in Bonnerdale, Arkansas, on December 10, 1932, and died in Orangevale, California on May 21, 2025…
Stars and Stripes celebration, fireworks to return for 3rd year in Citrus Heights
The annual Stars and Stripes Independence Day celebration is returning for a third year to Van Maren Park on Saturday, June 28…
Citrus Heights announces 2025 summer ice cream social locations
The City of Citrus Heights recently announced three new locations for the annual City Scoop ice cream social community gatherings for the 2025 summer season…
Memorial Day Ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery draws largest crowd in five years
Sylvan Cemetery saw the highest attendance in five years at its annual Memorial Day ceremony held on Monday…
‘Gone but not forgotten’: Citrus Heights honors fallen veterans this Memorial Day
Each year several organizations regularly honor fallen veterans on Memorial Day through tribute ceremonies, concerts, speakers, and moments of reflection…
Volunteers tackle beautification, encouragement projects across Citrus Heights in first Big Day of Service
Citrus Heights participated in its first Big Day of Service on Saturday, May 17, contributing dozens of volunteers to 10 projects at various schools, nonprofits, and parks…
