Letters to the Editor: AI art designs, not enough street lights
This week’s Letters to the Editor discuss AI mural concept designs, and the dangers of lack of street lighting on roadways at night…
Guest Opinion: More accountability needed for red light camera program
Submitted by Tony B from Sacramento– Citrus Heights residents deserve the right to vote on whether red-light cameras should continue in our city…
June Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?
Events around Citrus Heights in June include multiple summer camps, an ice cream social, and the annual Stars and Stripes patriotic celebration…
Annual spring Chip-in volunteer day scheduled for April 22
By Sara Beth Williams– The City of Citrus Heights is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and give back during its upcoming Chip-in Volunteer Day, taking place on Earth Day. Scheduled for Wednesday morning, April 22,…
American Legion post 637 to host Veterans Family Picnic
Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are invited to attend a free Veterans Family Picnic on April 18 at Rusch Park….
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…
‘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….
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…
April Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights
From garden sales and live music to civic events and community fundraisers, residents have a wide variety of opportunities for community engagement and fun…
Travel expo coming Citrus Heights
A travel-focused community event is coming to the Citrus Heights Event Center where local residents will have an opportunity to explore vacation options, meet travel experts, and learn about destinations around the world…
Citrus Heights man with deep roots celebrates 100th birthday
One of the oldest living residents of Citrus Heights recently marked a major milestone, celebrating his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends…
Winter Sanctuary serves over 1,000 meals, helps five find housing
This year, the Winter Sanctuary program in Citrus Heights welcomed 51 unhoused individuals during its seven weeks of rotating shelter from Jan. 4 through Feb. 22…
