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REACH Potluck, 2024.

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.

Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte stands with Chip-in Hall of Fame Award winner Janet Harry, at a Volunteer Appreciation Week ceremony, April 23, 2025. // City of Citrus Heights

City seeks nominations for 2nd annual ‘Chip In’ volunteer award

The City of Citrus Heights is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Chip-In Hall of Fame Award, recognizing residents who go above and beyond…

Mesa Verde High School

Mesa Verde Theater to present ‘Clue: On Stage”

The Mesa Verde Drama Career Technical Education program is slated to present the mystery comedy production of Clue, with an opening night of Thursday, March 5…

Kelley Winters stands in front of her home on Karen Rae Court. // SB Williams

Community spirit shines in Citrus Heights ‘Best Lights’ winner

Kelley Winters and her partner, who live on Karen Rae Court, have decked out their corner home with bright lights and winter inflatables for years…

LETTER: Affordable housing is the only answer to homelessness

Around 50 or so million dollars were supposed to open a location on Watt Avenue by the end of 2025…

Money

Deadline approaching: Is your name on SMUD’s unclaimed checks list?

Claims for any unclaimed funds listed among SMUD’s annual unclaimed checks list must be filed by 5 p.m. on Dec. 22.

A home decorated with Christmas lights and a nativity scene on Farmgate Way in Citrus Heights // Luke Ottersdad

Must-see lights to visit in Citrus Heights this Christmas

Several houses and streets are decked out for the holiday season with bright lights, tall seasonal inflatables, and elaborate displays, some that even tell a story…

Toys for the Troops' Kids is collecting toys at Greenback Ln. and Sunrise Boulevard through Dec. 21, 2025.

Citrus Heights nonprofit collecting toys for troops

A local nonprofit has returned again for 2025 to help collect toys for children of military personnel.

Christmas lights, December 2021

Voting now open for 2025 ‘Best Lights’ in Citrus Heights’

Voting is now open for the 2025 Best Lights in Citrus Heights annual holiday contest hosted by the City of Citrus Heights, that celebrates the best decorated homes in the city.

A newly planted tree at Rusch Park

Second annual Park District tree lighting held at Rusch Park

By Sara Beth Williams– The Sunrise Recreation and Park District held its second annual “Sunrise Lights the Night” tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 6. The event featured lighting a tree that was planted in 2024, plus photo…

Guest Column: Closing the illegal camping loophole

By Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez– Over the last several years, homelessness in Sacramento County has changed dramatically…

Photos with Santa at Sunrise Mall is now located in a vacant store front.

Santa returns to Sunrise Mall in a new location

By Sara Beth Williams– Photos with Santa Claus at Sunrise Mall might look a little different this year, as Santa has arrived at Sunrise Mall, but in a different location. This year, families will find him set up…