
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.

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…

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…

Resident seeks to boost involvement in Citrus Heights neighborhood
Citrus Heights resident Elyjah Wilbur is working to help turn his once-inactive neighborhood area to the north of Interstate 80 into an “active and thriving” group of residents…

Local artist completes 41-foot public mural on Oak Avenue
Amie Nowell, a local artist and founder of The Healing Palette, has finished a new mural at the corner of Oak Avenue and Wachtel Way in Citrus Heights…

7 family friendly things to do in Citrus Heights
Families looking for local places to keep kids occupied throughout the summer months in Citrus Heights, can find a limited range of opportunities including a skating rink, bowling alley, gaming cafe and kids’ playhouse and arcade…

Record attendance at Citrus Heights ‘Stars and Stripes’ celebration
Thousands gathered in Van Maren Park on June 29 for the second annual Stars and Stripes celebration hosted by the city…

Cooling center, Rusch Pool offer residents respite from extreme heat
With high temperatures soaring over 100 for several days in a row, the City of Citrus Heights has established the lobby of the police station as a dedicated cooling center…

A sneak peek at July events in Citrus Heights
Events planned for July in Citrus Heights include the city’s ice cream social, two theatrical productions, a youth bowl and swim camp, library events and a Single Mom Strong mid-year kickoff event…

Stars and Stripes celebration returns this weekend
The Stars and Stripes celebration in honor of Independence Day is returning to Citrus Heights on Saturday, June 29 for its second year.

LETTER: Dumping possessions of homeless people is not the solution
Letter to the Editor: submitted by Margaret Anne Cleek

Guest Column: Replacing gas tax with a fee per mile driven? I have concerns.
By Sue Frost– This summer, as Californians prepare for road trips and vacations, I wanted to share my thoughts on the Road Charge Collection Pilot, a mileage-based tax program designed to help fund road maintenance…




