Free clothing store for low-income students seeks more shoppers
A clothing store that opened as a way to benefit in-need students and families in Citrus Heights says its received plenty of donations but is now actively seeking more customers.
Citrus Heights council honors local pastor, business owner, and youth mentor
Longtime Citrus Heights resident Cecil Dyer was memorialized by a proclamation by the City Council on Thursday.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: outage, fundraiser, mall redevelopment, city council
Latest local news briefs include an internet outage caused by a collision on Antelope Road, a councilman citing concern about lack of communication at City Hall, an update on a fundraiser for a local businessman’s family, and mall…
Sunrise Parks offering aquatics, martial arts, pickleball, and more this summer
The Sunrise Recreation and Park District is offering a variety of activities this summer, with a new online guide highlighting activities like a “Bowl and Swim” camp, martial arts, pickleball, dancing and more.
Guest Column: The meaning and history of Memorial Day
By Michael Bullington– The traditional annual observance of Memorial Day will again take place at Sylvan Cemetery at 7401 Auburn Blvd. on Monday, May 31, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be preceded by a procession through the…
Dignity Health, Citrus Heights HART partner to provide vaccines for homeless
A free “shots and showers” event last month organized by the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team and Dignity Health resulted in more than 100 hot meals being served and a total of 14 individuals being given a…
City of Citrus Heights to declare May 28 ‘Orbisculate Day’
May 28 is set to officially become “Orbisculate Day” in Citrus Heights.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: collision, school sports, coronavirus, obituary
Latest local news briefs include the death of a nine-year-old girl in a collision on Greenback Lane, a woman’s unusual diagnosis after feeling COVID-19 symptoms, school sports, and an obituary for a 70-year-old resident.
Journey tribute band headlines concert at Sunrise Mall to benefit local businesses
By Mike Hazlip— About 400 people gathered behind Sunrise Mall on Saturday to hear Journey Revisited at a drive-in concert organized by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce. Journey Revisited frontman Frank House said the May 22 event…
‘Birthed out of love.’ Founder of Citrus Heights nonprofit seeks to help at-risk girls
Jackie Guzman walks through the construction mess of a remodel in progress at her nonprofit organization’s “hospitality house” on Mariposa Avenue in Citrus Heights on a recent Tuesday. A former teacher at Sacramento City Unified School District and…
Community rallies to help local restaurant partner known for helping others
By Mike Hazlip— From the little league to the Police Department, Texas Roadhouse in Citrus Heights is known for helping the community. Now, the restaurant’s managing partner Joseph Ruben Sevier has found himself on the receiving end of…
Memorial Day ceremony to be held at Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights
Guest article by Jim Monteton– Memorial Day will be celebrated on May 31, this year. Memorial Day, not to be confused with Veterans Day, is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in…
