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 native wins second film festival award
Local Mesa Verde High School alum Chris Laird took home a Best Actor award from the SacTown Movie Buffs film festival…
Citrus Heights joins upcoming Big Day of Service
Citrus Heights is participating in the annual Big Day of Service event presented by the Rotary Club of Fair Oaks and Orangevale…
From Orangevale to Citrus Heights: Local history advocate returns to his roots
After more than three decades living in Orangevale, Citrus Heights Historical Society President Larry Fritz and his wife have officially moved…
Citrus Heights issues inaugural ‘Chip-In’ award to longtime police department volunteer
The City of Citrus Heights awarded the inaugural Chip-In Hall of Fame Award to Janet Harry for her extensive volunteering over the past nine years with the…
‘Tools of the Trade’ event returns to Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights families and job seekers are invited to attend the city’s annual “Tools of the Trade” event, formerly known as the Public Works Showcase…
Obituary: Cathrine Ann Hamilton (1935-2025)
Cathrine Ann Hamilton went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2025, in Chesterfield, Virginia.
LETTERS: Could Sunrise Mall be a future site for the Sacramento Zoo?
This week’s Letter’s to the Editor discuss future possibilities and desires for the Sunrise Mall property…
Citrus Heights Historical Society looks back on 1973 Roseville Railyard bomb explosions
Memories are still fresh for residents more than 50 years after military bombs bound for Vietnam exploded at a Roseville railyard, starting a chain reaction of explosions…
May Events 2025: What’s going on in Citrus Heights
May signals the unofficial beginning of summer and this May has several events occurring including a rummage sale, vendor fair, public works fair…
