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US Army veteran Geno Bartucco leads other vets in a final salute to "Mom" during a memorial service for Jeanne Rounsavell at the Veterans Community Center, Sept. 27. 2025. // SB Williams

Community honors Jeanne Rounsavell, co-founder of Citrus Heights Veterans Center

Dozens of local community members gathered together to honor the late co-founder of the Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights during a memorial service…

The city's first "Citrus Nights' concert in the park event took place Sept. 19, 2025. // SB Williams

October Events 2025: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?

Besides Halloween and harvest-themed events, October offers residents plenty of activities for all ages, including a 75th anniversary jubilee celebration, art festivals, a San Juan High School all-class reunion, and several fundraisers.

Hot August Bites, Rusch Park, Michele Saario

Car show fundraiser planned for Citrus Heights Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

Plans are moving forward on the long-anticipated Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica wall in Citrus Heights, with two major fundraising events…

The 75th anniversary jubilee is being held in honor of the gifting of 15 acres of ranch land, donated by Fred and Julia Rusch in 1950. The Rusch Home and Gardens still stands at Rusch Park to this day.

15 fun facts about Rusch Park

In honor of the Sunrise Recreation and Park District’s 75th anniversary, here are 15 fun facts all about Rusch Park…

Long time police department volunteer Charlotte Corothers standing with Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte. // Citrus Heights Police Department

Citrus Heights Council, police department, honor longtime city volunteer

The Citrus Heights community is mourning the loss of Charlotte Corothers, a police department volunteer who recently passed away.

"Underwater Rocks" painted by Susan Ballenger. Acrylic on Board. Retail value: $1,200. // PBS KVIE Art Auction contemporary art winners page

Citrus Heights artist wins award, will be featured in PBS KVIE Art Auction

Local artist Susan Ballenger has earned a Juror Award in the Contemporary category of the PBS KVIE Art Auction for her piece “Underwater Rocks.

Mosquito.

More ground spraying for mosquitos scheduled for Citrus Heights

The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District has announced plans to conduct ground spraying in parts of Sacramento County early Wednesday morning, July 2…

Rusch Park, Citrus Heights

Sunrise Park District’s 75th anniversary jubilee to be held in Citrus Heights

By Sara Beth Williams– The Sunrise Recreation and Park District is marking a major milestone this fall with a 75th anniversary community jubilee, set for Saturday, Oct. 4, at Rusch Community Park. The celebration will run from 4…

The annual Stars and Stripes took place at Van Maren Park at the end of June, 2025. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights plans Inaugural ‘Citrus Nights’ concert in the park

The City of Citrus Heights recently announced the first-ever ‘Citrus Nights’, a free community event that will include a concert in the park.

A plate of spaghetti // Logan Jeffery / Foodjetexpress / Stock photo

Citrus Heights HART to hold annual Spaghetti Fest

The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team is hosting its annual Spaghetti Fest fundraising event this October…

Citrus Heights City Hall

Call to artists open for Art at City Hall exhibit, thru Sept 20

Citrus Heights Arts announced last week that, at the request of the city, the final submission deadline for artists to submit art to…

Citrus Heights Water District

Citrus Heights residents warned about individuals posing as water officials

Local water providers in Citrus Heights and other jurisdictions are warning residents to be on alert for individuals posing as water officials and attempting to sell costly and unnecessary water treatment equipment…