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The city's first "Citrus Nights' concert in the park event took place Sept. 19, 2025. // SB Williams

‘Citrus Nights’ outdoor concerts return to Citrus Heights this summer

The city plans to host its second annual summer concert in the park series, “Citrus Nights”, with the first concert in the series taking place on Friday, Aug. 21, at Van Maren Park…

Both Grocery Outlets in Citrus Heights are holding an annual Independence from Hunger food drive, raising money for local nonprofit food pantries. // SB Williams

Grocery Outlet hosting annual Independence from Hunger food drive through July 31

Grocery Outlet is hosting its annual Independence from Hunger food drive throughout the month of July. Each locally owned store will donate funds raised to a local nonprofit…

Community members and Citrus Heights Police gathered together at Foundation Christian Church for a National Night Out event hosted by CHASEN, Aug. 5, 2025. // SB Williams

Police, city officials encourage National Night Out participation

The City of Citrus Heights and the Citrus Heights Police Department are inviting residents to participate in this year’s National Night Out, set for Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026…

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…

Concept mural designs by nonprofit Citrus Heights Arts. Preliminary proposals ONLY and are not final designs. Full mural concepts are not fully visible in this photo compilation. Citrus Heights residents are currently voting on the proposed concepts through May 29. // Visit Citrus Heights Arts to vote: https://www.facebook.com/CITRUSHEIGHTSARTS

Citrus Heights residents invited to vote on City Hall mural design

By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Arts is asking the community at large to help select the design for a new mural planned for City Hall. The mural will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and is part of a…

American flags. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

‘Gone but not forgotten’: Citrus Heights services planned to honor fallen veterans this Memorial Day

Each year several organizations regularly honor fallen veterans on Memorial Day through tribute ceremonies, concerts, speakers, and moments of reflection…

Unhoused population rises in Citrus Heights, homelessness count finds

Results of the recent Point in Time (PIT) count survey of unhoused individuals in Sacramento County found the unhoused population in Citrus Heights rose by almost 100 more individuals than those counted in 2024…

Ben Ali Shrine Band

Free Memorial Day concert to be held at Veterans Community Center

The Ben Ali Shrine Band will be hosting a free concert in Citrus Heights at the Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights in honor of Memorial Day.

Mayor Tim Schaefer, front right, sits with other city leaders and residents during a Memorial Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery on May 29, 2023. // M. Hazlip

Memorial Day ceremony to be held at Sylvan Cemetery

By Sara Beth Williams– This year’s Memorial Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery will be held on May 25 at 11 a.m. The one-hour ceremony will last from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.. and take place underneath the gazebo.…

American Crown Circus returns to Sunrise Mall May 8-19.

Under the Big Top: Circus returns to Sunrise Mall this weekend

American Crown Circus plans to return to Sunrise Mall’s parking lot and is offering multiple showtimes for the next two weekends, from Thursday evening through Monday…

Citrus Heights Community Marching Band, holiday craft fair performance at Rusch Park, Nov. 2025. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights band to continue with yard sale after rain delay

After postponing due to rainy weather, which delayed the ability for volunteers to set up merchandise, the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band’s annual fundraiser yard sale will continue this weekend and on into next weekend….

Blood Drive to be held at Citrus Heights City Hall

The City of Citrus Heights is hosting a blood drive in partnership with Vitalant to help collect blood for those in need, including Councilmember Tim Schaefer, who is fighting cancer.