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Mercy & the Heartbeats recently performed live at the annual Stars & Stripes patriotic celebration. // SB Williams

Stars and Stripes celebration in Citrus Heights to return for its fourth year

The annual Stars and Stripes Independence Day celebration is returning for a third year to Van Maren Park on Saturday, June 27…

Ice cream cones, stock photo

Citrus Heights to host two City Scoop ice cream socials in 2026

The City of Citrus Heights recently announced two new locations for the annual City Scoop ice cream social community gatherings…

One of many murals painted on Auburn Blvd, commissioned by Citrus Heights Arts ahead of ArtBeat/ // SB Williams

ArtBeat in Citrus Heights cancelled organizers say

Citrus Heights Arts has announced the cancellation of its ArtBeat event that had been scheduled for June 13…

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…

MVHS math teacher retiring after storied career spanning 38 years

For nearly four decades, Michael Peoples has taught math at Mesa Verde High School, a career he describes as a calling. Now, he says, it’s time to “pass the torch.”…

A mural painted by artist MAMMXTH on a wall adjacent to the skate park at Rusch Park. // SB Williams

Rusch Park skate park sports new mural artwork

Another mural has been added at Rusch Community Park, this time at the skate park…

Dozens gathered for the first of 3 Backyard Bash outdoor concerts at the Marketplace at Birdcage, hosted by Sunrise MarketPlace, April 3, 2026. // SB Williams

May events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights this month

From concerts and bike rides to charity events and Memorial Day ceremonies, Citrus Heights offers a wide variety of ways to get involved…

File Photo of Classic Vehicles in a 2021 car show in Citrus Heights. // M. Hazlip

San Juan Auto Club to host car competition fundraiser

A community car meet competition aimed at supporting local high school students is scheduled for this Saturday, April 25…

Prescription drugs stock photo // CH Sentinel

Free prescription drug disposal at Citrus Heights Police Dept. April 25

Those with expired or unused prescription drugs are invited to drop them off anonymously at another free “Take Back” event offered by the Citrus Heights Police Department this Saturday…

Several newly constructed permanent homes along Sayonara Drive, part of a permanent affordable housing project through Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento. // SB Williams

Rotary Club of Citrus Heights to host second annual fun run to benefit Habitat for Humanity

A charity run walk aimed at supporting housing and neighborhood improvement efforts is set to take place next month in Citrus Heights. The deadline to register is April 22.

San Juan Unified to host classifieds job fair April 25

By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified School District is inviting job seekers to explore career opportunities at its upcoming Classified Job Fair on Saturday, April 25. Taking place from 9 a.m. to noon at Mesa Verde…