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Obituary: Cheryl Catherine Grosser (1947-2025)

Cheryl Catherine Grosser of Citrus Heights, California—a beloved mom, grandma, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend—passed away peacefully in the presence of family..

Dutch Bros Manager Stephanie Cotton helps load a bag of food at Sunrise Christian Food Ministry Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.

Valentine’s Day fundraiser to aid Citrus Heights families in need

Residents craving coffee drinks this Valentine’s Day can help contribute funds to the Sunrise…

Guest Column: An open letter to Citrus Heights Police

My name is Paul Reyes, and I have lived here in Citrus Heights since way before we became a city. It has given me a great place to live and a wonderful place to raise my children. One…

Citrus Heights has 19 fireworks stands this year. See which nonprofit is behind each one

Sales of “safe and sane” fireworks are often one of the biggest annual fundraisers for various nonprofits, with sales legally allowed to begin June 28 at noon and continue through July 4.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: collision, obituary, new hire

Latest local news briefs include a driver being sought in a fatal motorcycle collision, an obituary for a 68-year-old resident, and the city announcing a new administrative services director.

Chuck and Joy Engvall stand next to an Arcade Creek Neighborhood Association float during the 2015 Red, White and Blue Parade in Citrus Heights. // Image courtesy, Anna Portillo

Citrus Heights husband, wife pass away just two weeks apart

By Mike Hazlip— Chuck and Joy Engvall, both remembered as active and involved residents of Citrus Heights for six decades, passed away in April just two weeks apart from each other.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: arrests, invasive snake, vandalism

Latest local news briefs include Citrus Heights police assisting in busting a prostitution ring, an invasive snake spotted in the area, and vandalism at another local restaurant being highlighted by an area TV news station.

Citrus Heights dad, son share passion for community service

By Mike Hazlip– Community service has always been a part of family life for Citrus Heights Councilman Steve Miller and his son Travis, who serves as an athletic director at Mesa Verde High School.

Q&A: What’s going on with the landscaping project at Sunrise Mall?

By Mike Hazlip— A project to install fresh landscaping outside Sunrise Mall was initially planned to be completed last month, but as of Friday the project is still incomplete and a new sod lawn appears to be dying.

Guest Column: What you should know about Sacramento County’s $7.3B budget

By Sue Frost– The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on June 9 voted unanimously to approve the $7.3 billion recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

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Volunteers sought for Citrus Heights park cleanup project

Local neighborhood associations are partnering with the parks district to organize a “cleanup & fix up day” at San Juan Park this Saturday.

Realtor’s Corner: Curb appeal still motivates buyers

By Beth Moran– What is the one telltale sign that a neighbor is going to sell their home? The front landscape gets spruced up and the house is painted…right?