
Mesa Verde alum wins ‘Rising Star’ award at Sac film festival
Mesa Verde High School alumnus Chris Laird recently received the Rising Star Award at the SacTown Movie Buffs Film Festival on April 5 in downtown Sacramento for his role in…

LETTER: I’m no fan of Sue Frost, but she’s spot on about ‘going green’
By Laura Belcher, Citrus Heights– I like to preface this response by saying that I’ve never been a fan of Sue Frost and her opinions or policies. However on the matter of going green, I absolutely agree with…

Meals on Wheels for seniors returns to Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– The City of Citrus Heights last month announced the return of a Meals on Wheels program to local seniors, with lunches now served three days a week…
Grand opening of new 2.9-mile trail in Citrus Heights set for May
The City of Citrus Heights is inviting community members and neighbors to join in the grand opening for the new 2.9-mile Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail…

Citrus Heights ‘City Scoop’ summer event series to return in 2024
By Sara Beth Williams– The City of Citrus Heights recently announced the return of the City Scoop Summer Series in an April 1 post on its Facebook page, inviting residents to vote on preferred locations for 2024.

Citrus Heights teens give back in ‘Love this City’ community service project
Students spent Spring Break giving back to the local community by helping establish a gardening center at a local K-8 school in Citrus Heights…

Assemblyman names new Citrus Heights Chamber exec ‘Woman of the Year’
Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) recognized Sheri Merrick as the 7th Assembly District’s Woman of the Year for 2024 last week during an annual celebration.

April Events: what’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?
By Sara Beth Williams– Events in April around Citrus Heights include theatrical productions, a car show, volunteer and charity opportunities, and a book sale at the local library…

Rain prompts shift in plans at Rusch Park Easter Egg Hunt
By Sara Beth Williams– Rainfall on Saturday prompted a shift to a drive-thru event at the Kiwanis Club’s annual Easter egg hunt held at Rusch Community Park…

LETTERS: Are red light cameras a good thing in Citrus Heights?
By Ian Garber, Citrus Heights– I don’t feel that the cameras are a deterrent to drivers running red light traffic lights. My observation has been that the cameras catch the roll-through of right turns…

Guest Column: What Citrus Heights residents should know about the real impact of going green
By Sue Frost– As a Sacramento County Supervisor, I prioritize the safety and well-being of our community above all my efforts, including my efforts in Citrus Heights. California’s ambitious goal to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2030 is…

Stones casino to host annual Vietnam Veterans Luncheon
By Sara Beth Williams– An annual Vietnam Veterans Luncheon is set to be held March 28 at Stones Gambling Hall, in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day…




