LETTER: Sunrise Mall should become housing for homeless
Submitted by John Kyde– Why not take advantage of the unlimited homeless government wasteful funding and serve surrounding areas with complete low-wall cubicle housing…
March Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights?
The community is preparing for spring this March with a full plate of events, including community meetings, an Easter celebration, a potluck and dinners, a theatrical production, and local fundraisers…
Reptile Depot hosting week-long customer appreciation celebration
The Aquarium and Reptile Depot in Citrus Heights is hosting a week-long celebration in honor of their 13th anniversary, with all community members invited…
Obituary: Louis William Martel III (1951-2025)
Louis “Lou” William Martell III passed quietly on September 10, 2025, from natural causes, with his loving son Louis IV and daughter Gwendolyn at his bedside…
Local veteran to host Christmas with Santa, toy drive, in Citrus Heights
This holiday season, Citrus Heights resident and former veteran George Frey is stepping into the role of Santa Claus in an effort to both bring joy and happiness to kids and to help provide for families in need…
Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest for 2025 now accepting nominations
The city’s 2025 “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” contest is now accepting nominations through Dec. 8.
Road closures in Citrus Heights for the 2025 California International Marathon
Several key road closures will be in effect during the upcoming annual California International Marathon, which is set to take place this Sunday, Dec. 8.
Citrus Heights charity among 5 beneficiaries of new ‘Giving Machine’
A new vending machine selling items that will benefit families and individuals in need has officially opened at the Westfield Galleria Mall in Roseville, with a Citrus Heights–based organization as one of five nonprofits participating…
December Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights
This December is packed with civic and community events, and variety of holiday-themed festivities, offering residents multiple ways to celebrate the season…
2025 laser light show, night market coming to Sunrise Mall
The Sunrise MarketPlace business district will kick off its 2025 holiday season events with a laser light show and night market on Dec. 5 in the parking lot outside the former Men’s Macy’s store at Sunrise Mall…
Feral kitten trapped for days rescued from beneath Citrus Heights Walmart shipping container
An orange, feral kitten trapped for several days beneath two massive shipping containers behind Walmart in Citrus Heights is finally safe thanks to the persistence of local feline rescuers…
Citrus Heights to host annual tree lighting Dec. 4
The City of Citrus Heights will host its free, annual tree lighting next week.
