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Hundreds gathered in red Big Day of Service t-shirts for a kickoff rally at Bella Vista, May 17, 2025.

Big Day of Service signups open April 15

For the second year in a row, Citrus Heights has joined in the Big Day of Service – a day dedicated to bringing community members together to complete dozens of community services projects throughout Orangevale, Fair Oaks and…

Alfred Sanchez visits inside Alberto's Mexican restaurant on Greenback Lane, after visiting and handing out supplies to unhoused in the area. // SB Williams

‘Snack Man’ still bringing food, supplies, compassion, to the streets

For nearly a decade, Alfred Sanchez, better known as “Snack Man,” to unhoused individuals in the city, has made it his mission to meet people where they are, offering food and supplies, along with connection and hope….

Mayor Marijane Lopez-Taff (left) stands with 2026 Chip in Hall of Fame winner Irene Hronicek during the awards ceremony at City Hall, April 5, 2026. // City of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights honors HART leader with top volunteer award

The City of Citrus Heights has named longtime homeless advocate and integral part of the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team Irene Hronicek as the 2026 recipient of its Chip-In Hall of Fame Award, recognizing her years of…

An AI generated image reflecting the Letter to the Editor: Move the Citrus Heights Police to Sunrise Mall. / CH Sentinel

LETTER: Why not move Citrus Heights police station to Sunrise Mall?

Submitted by William Ferris– Why don’t the Citrus Heights City Council quit making plans for the Sunrise Mall Shopping center and put..

The Citrus Heights Veterans Memorial Project nonprofit released a new rendering of a 96 % replica Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall that they plan to construct at Calvery Cemetery in Citrus Heights. Feb. 11, 2026. // SB Williams

$3.1M still needed for replica Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall project

The construction of the first West Coast replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is moving closer to becoming a reality, as the nonprofit spearheading the project continues to raise funds and awareness….

city scoop 2023, Greenback

Voting for popular ‘City Scoop’ ice cream social spots underway

Voting is now currently open for this year’s annual City Scoop ice cream social summer series locations, with a Feb. 17 deadline….

Vice Mayor Porsche Middleton sits in front of the fountain at Citrus Heights City Hall. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights vice mayor reflects on personal growth, finding her voice

As she grew in knowledge through her experience, Middleton said she began to realize that she was elected to her position as a councilmember in the same way as all her colleagues…

Juice Time is located at 7887 Madison Ave. in the Sunrise Village shopping center.

New Citrus Heights juice shop to celebrate opening with music, food trucks

A new juice and ice cream shop in Citrus Heights is planning to celebrate their opening through a community event for all ages this Friday…

Sunrise Christian Food Ministry volunteers

7 Volunteer opportunities in Citrus Heights

If you’re looking for places to give back to the community, we’ve compiled a list of organizations with volunteer opportunities where residents can get involved this year in the city…

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

Volunteers serve at local food pantry ahead of annual Valentine’s ‘Dutch Luv’ fundraiser

Twelve store managers and assistant managers from multiple Dutch Bros coffee shops in the region gathered Friday at Sunrise Christian Food Ministry to volunteer their time helping organize, package food for patrons, and serve food to families in…

The Firefighters Burn Institute hosts an annual 'Fill the Boots for Burns" and accompanying safety fair in Citrus Heights. // Firefighters Burn Institute

‘Fill the Boots for Burns’ fundraiser, safety fair returns to Citrus Heights

Firefighters are slated to kick off the 32nd annual “Fill the Boots for Burns” fundraising event and accompanying community safety fair at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane…

Sayonara Drive Housing Development Project Reandering

Sayonara Drive: Habitat for Humanity home applications now open

Applications for 14 new affordable homes in Citrus Heights will officially open on Feb. 1 as part of Phase 3 of a partnership project between Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento and the City of Citrus Heights…