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The Citrus Heights Food Truck Plaza has 10 food trucks, plus multiple tables and umbrellas, and backyard games for customers to enjoy. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights Food Truck Plaza to celebrate official ribbon cutting this weekend

A new gathering spot for food lovers in Citrus Heights has grown from two trucks to 10, and is preparing to celebrate its official grand opening this coming Saturday…

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

City announces bands for upcoming ‘Citrus Nights’ concerts in the park

The City of Citrus Heights has announced the featured musical acts for its returning Citrus Nights concert series, with local R&B band Mercy Me set to headline the first event later this month…

A baby's nursery caught fire after teenagers threw fireworks inside, according to video footage from the family. // Kristy Cadena, GoFundMe

Citrus Heights arson case involving teens gains national attention

The near-tragedy of a local family who experienced arson when teenage girls threw a firework inside the bedroom of the home has gained national attention, landing in People Magazine’s official online website…

One of many murals painted on Auburn Blvd, commissioned by Citrus Heights Arts ahead of ArtBeat/ // SB Williams

ArtBeat in Citrus Heights cancelled organizers say

Citrus Heights Arts has announced the cancellation of its ArtBeat event that had been scheduled for June 13…

An AI-generated image referring to a Letter to the Editor discussing the dangers of lack of street lighting. // CH Sentinel

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…

Traffic signal light stock photo

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…

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.…