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Citrus Heights Arts is planning to resume a sound wall mural project later this summer, after the project was delayed. // SB Williams

What’s going on with the sound wall mural project on Auburn Blvd?

“The wall is not an eyesore or unfinished by neglect. We are honoring the wishes of the gentleman who has planted the poppies there for the past 20 years,” Citrus Heights Arts said in an online announcement…

San Juan Unified to offer free summer meals for youth

San Juan Unified School District is offering free summer meals for children 18 years of age and younger, providing breakfast and lunch at three designated school sites throughout the summer, including at one Citrus Heights elementary school…

Five photos total from three photographers in three categories were selected as winners in the Postcards from Citrus Heights community photo contest, 2026. // City of Citrus Heights

‘Postcards from Citrus Heights’ photo contest winners announced

The City of Citrus Heights announced the winners of its community photo contest, dubbed ‘Postcards from Citrus Heights’ recognizing local photographers whose images highlighted the city’s urban forest…

Unhoused population rises in Citrus Heights, homelessness count finds

Results of the recent Point in Time (PIT) count survey of unhoused individuals in Sacramento County found the unhoused population in Citrus Heights rose by almost 100 more individuals than those counted in 2024…

Ben Ali Shrine Band

Free Memorial Day concert to be held at Veterans Community Center

The Ben Ali Shrine Band will be hosting a free concert in Citrus Heights at the Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights in honor of Memorial Day.

Mayor Tim Schaefer, front right, sits with other city leaders and residents during a Memorial Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery on May 29, 2023. // M. Hazlip

Memorial Day ceremony to be held at Sylvan Cemetery

By Sara Beth Williams– This year’s Memorial Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery will be held on May 25 at 11 a.m. The one-hour ceremony will last from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.. and take place underneath the gazebo.…

American Crown Circus returns to Sunrise Mall May 8-19.

Under the Big Top: Circus returns to Sunrise Mall this weekend

American Crown Circus plans to return to Sunrise Mall’s parking lot and is offering multiple showtimes for the next two weekends, from Thursday evening through Monday…

Citrus Heights Community Marching Band, holiday craft fair performance at Rusch Park, Nov. 2025. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights band to continue with yard sale after rain delay

After postponing due to rainy weather, which delayed the ability for volunteers to set up merchandise, the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band’s annual fundraiser yard sale will continue this weekend and on into next weekend….

Blood Drive to be held at Citrus Heights City Hall

The City of Citrus Heights is hosting a blood drive in partnership with Vitalant to help collect blood for those in need, including Councilmember Tim Schaefer, who is fighting cancer.

Dutch Bros coffee shop manager and assistant manager from the San Juan Avenue and Madison Avenue Dutch Bros spent Thursday, Feb. 5 volunteering at Sunrise Christian Food Ministry ahead of the company's annual "Dutch Luv" fundraising event. // SB Williams

Big Day of Giving: Nonprofits seek donations for Citrus Heights community programs

Multiple nonprofits are petitioning the community to donate toward various community causes that support Citrus Heights…

‘Tools of the Trade’ career, education fair 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…

The stand that once held a Founders Plaque at C-Bar-C park is all that's left after the bronze plaque went missing April 24. // Courtesy of Michelle Knotts

‘Incredibly sad.’ Founders Plaque goes missing at local dog park

A plaque honoring the founders of a local dog park has been reported stolen, leaving members of the Pet Owners Organization of Citrus Heights (P.O.O.C.H.) shaken and saddened, according to a recent social media post…