‘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…
‘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…
Historical Society to present on history of water in Citrus Heights
The Citrus Heights Historical Society will be hosting a presentation on the importance of the history of water in the region before it was officially known as Citrus Heights…
Citrus Heights community garden to host 2026 annual plant sale
The Sylvan Ranch Community Garden is hosting its 14th annual plant sale beginning April 11…
Art, uncertainty shape Ukrainian refugee’s new life in Citrus Heights
With nowhere safe to return to in her home country, a young Ukrainian artist featured at Citrus Heights City Hall faces an uncertain future…
GUEST OPINION: Road funding debate missing major piece
By Mark Dempsey– Republican Assemblyman Josh Hoover’s latest editorial describes his effort to fund our gas-tax-maintained roads fairly.
GUEST OPINION: New cardroom regs will impact Citrus Heights families, jobs, safety
Submitted by Sue Frost, and contributors– Attorney General Rob Bonta and the Bureau of Gambling Control finalized cardroom regulations this month that will impose unnecessary burdens and destabilize responsible cardrooms, jeopardize local jobs, reduce city revenues, and ultimately…
LETTERS: Sunrise Mall, sports complex, homeless shelter, housing
The latest Letters to the Editor discuss future plans for Sunrise Mall, with one resident supporting a new sports complex, another supporting affordable housing, and another rejecting…
Guest Column: A letter from the Mayor
By MariJane Lopez-Taff– When I introduced my theme for the year, Service, I shared that service is not limited to a title or position. It is a mindset. It is the daily choice to care for our community,…
LETTER: Turning the mall into a homeless shelter is a bad idea
Submitted by Arthur Kislitsa– As a local business owner and resident in the Citrus Heights area, converting the vacant space at Sunrise Mall into a large-scale centralized homeless housing complex would likely create serious unintended consequences for the…
Spring concert series coming to Citrus Heights in April
A “Backyard Bash” spring band series is coming to Citrus Heights this spring, bringing three evenings of free live music, food and outdoor fun to the Marketplace at Birdcage.
Citrus Heights residents invited to community potluck dinner March 9
Residents are invited to bring a favorite dish and gather with neighbors next Monday as REACH hosts its annual community-wide potluck dinner aimed at fostering connection.
