Annual high school manufacturing challenge returning to Citrus Heights
The Sacramento Valley Manufacturers Alliance is hosting its second annual High School Manufacturing Challenge on April 26…
Citrus Heights shelter program served 62 homeless during winter cold
Homeless advocates and hundreds of volunteers came together in Citrus Heights and beyond to help serve dozens of unhoused individuals during…
Obituary: Peter Brown (1950-2025)
Peter Brown, 74, passed away on April 4, 2025, in Citrus Heights, California. Born on July 11, 1950, in…
September: Here’s 10 events happening in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Events are finally making a full comeback in Citrus Heights this month, with September including a traveling circus at the mall, the showing of a new play at Theatre in the Heights, Sunday Funday…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Circus, night work, senior housing, kitchen
Latest local news briefs include a new circus coming Sunrise Mall in September, night work continuing on Auburn Boulevard, a plan moving forward for senior housing, and a new business opening up at a ghost kitchen in Citrus…
Unnamed park on Greenback Lane could finally get a name
By Mike Hazlip— The only park owned and maintained by Citrus Heights has remained nameless since it was established more than a decade ago. Now, some residents want to remedy that.
San Juan High alumna helping in-need families, homeless in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Kaylon McBride, a volunteer and board member with the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART), has been instrumental in helping bring the dream of a community clothing closet to life. She helped establish…
LETTER: Redirecting trail around Sundance Park makes the most sense
By Tom DiGiacomo– The trail project was approved, but Councilman Bret Daniels suggested a major point that will keep project within budget.
Citrus Heights veterans center hosting annual Luau fundraiser on Aug. 27
The Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights will host its second annual Luau fundraiser this Saturday, featuring Hawaiian-themed live entertainment, food, and drinks.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: collision, missing man, obituary
Latest local news briefs include a rollover collision in front of a Citrus Heights church, an obituary of a 79-year-old resident, and a missing man found after a police alert. Obituary: Ralph Blanco Sr. (1943-2022) Citrus Heights resident…
Royal Stage to host grand opening next month at Sunrise Mall
By Sara Beth Williams– A nonprofit performing and visual arts group is preparing to open its new studio and theater at Sunrise Mall next month, after facing delays but receiving some significant community donations to help renovate the…
Guest Column: Some hope for residents fed up with homeless camps, trash
By Supervisor Sue Frost– The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 11 unanimously approved two ordinances that will ban homeless encampments in several important locations. As this was an intensely controversial…
