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Kiwanis of Citrus Heights hosted their annual easter egg hunt at Rusch Park, Saturday, April 4, 2026. /// SB Williams

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…

Signage showing Citrus Heights Event Center

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…

100-year-old Ted Mitchell stands with Citrus Heights Historical Society President Larry Fritz during Mitchell's 100th birthday celebration. March 15, 2026. // Courtesy of Larry Fritz

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…

A bulk pile set out for Neighborhood CleanUp collection in front of a home in Citrus Heights in 2025.

Mixed messages in Neighborhood bulk pickup scheduling causes confusion for some Citrus Heights residents

Some residents in portions of Citrus Heights Neighborhood Area 2 reported confusion in early January regarding Republic Services’ scheduled Neighborhood Clean Up collection dates…

The first 8 homes in a 26-home housing project on Sayonara Drive in Citrus Heights are currently under construction, expected to be completed in late spring. // SB Williams

Phase 3 of Sayonara housing project in Citrus Heights to begin accepting applications Feb. 1

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…

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

Interest and planning meeting to be held for 2026 Big Day of Service

Planning is underway for the 2026 Big Day of Service, beginning with a community interest meeting scheduled for Jan. 29…

SOLD sign, file photo. // CH Sentinel

Citrus Heights makes list of 20 most affordable places to buy a home

A recently released list of the Top 20 most affordable places to buy a home in California put together by real estate site Redfin, listed Citrus Heights and Sacramento among its ranks,..

The Kiwanis Club of Citrus Heights hosts an annual easter egg hunt at Rusch Park each year. // Kiwanis Club of Citrus Heights website

Kiwanis and Soroptimist to host 40th annual Crab Feed

The Kiwanis Club of Citrus Heights and Soroptimist International of Citrus Heights will host their 40th Annual Crab Feed…

A newspaper cartoon generated by AI showing what pedestrian bridges between Sunrise Mall and the Marketplace at Birdcage could look like. // Generated by AI

Letters to the Editor: Solar, pedestrian bridges

Latest Letters to the Editor discuss solar panels in parking lots, and building pedestrian bridges from Sunrise Mall to the Marketplace at Birdcage….

`Sac Metro Fire District Engine 27. // SB Williams

Metro Fire Citizens Academy registration deadline approaching

The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District is inviting community members to take part in its upcoming Metro Fire Citizens Academy….

Citrus Heights' annual Sunday Funday held at Rusch Park in September, 2022.

City plans to discontinue annual Sunday Funday events at Rusch Park. Here’s why

The city plans to retire its annual Sunday Funday event and replace it with two concerts in the park events in 2026…

Volunteers helping to serve at the city's annual fall 'Chip-in" Day, Oct. 11, 2025. // SB Williams

Guest Column: A Letter from the Mayor

Submitted by MariJane Lopez-Taff: It is an honor to serve as your newly appointed Mayor. As I begin this year of leadership, I am proud to introduce my mayoral focus: Citrus Heights Serves….