SMUD unclaimed checks list issued for 2025: Find out if your name’s on it
It’s that time of year again, when the Sacramento Municipal Utility District seeks to unite customers with unclaimed money in their name before it’s too late….
Food pantry in Citrus Heights distributes over 1,000 Thanksgiving meals
The Sunrise Christian Food Ministry last week handed out at least 1,500 Thanksgiving meals, including 1,000 turkeys and…
LETTER: Time to merge water districts
By Mark Mitchell, Citrus Heights– This is never ending. There’s always something or some reason to raise our rates..
2024: Things to do in September in Citrus Heights
Things to do in September include a multicultural career expo, community meetings with state officials, a Bubble Bash, battle of the bands and the annual Sunday Funday.
Family struggles to recover after Citrus Heights house fire
During a house fire on Sperry Drive on the morning of Aug. 15, Mike Hoffman’s mother suffered severe burns when she could not escape the fire…
Children’s Memorial in Rusch Park gets digital update
A smartphone QR code with archived information on the tragic deaths of two children in 1964 has been adhered to the Children’s Memorial monument at Rusch Park…
Memorial planned for longtime Citrus Heights Little League coach
A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 31, at Rusch Park to celebrate the life of Jerry Garcia, who coached for the Citrus Heights Little League for several decades…
Letter: Do we really need a nearly billion-dollar school bond?
By Mark S. Mitchell, Citrus Heights– I see that San Juan Unified School District’s “Board of Education” voted unanimously to put another Bond Measure on the ballot. It’s only $950,000,000, which sounds better than one Billion dollars…
Veteran’s Community Center to hold annual Hawaiian Luau fundraiser
The Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights is hosting its fourth annual Hawaiian Luau fundraising event on Saturday, Aug. 24…
Large trees, landscaping torn up on Auburn Blvd. Here’s why
Much of the landscaping including some mature trees along Auburn Boulevard from Rusch Park to the northern city limits now lays barren, prompting questions from some as to why…
Obituary: Kathleen I. Draper (1945-2024)
Kathy was a Sacramento native and lived in Citrus Heights for more than 30 years…
Local car enthusiasts, nonprofit team up to aid those impacted by Park Fire
A local car show and events group and nonprofit organization came together recently to collect donations to help those impacted by the Park Fire.
