Annual spring Chip-in volunteer day scheduled for April 22
By Sara Beth Williams– The City of Citrus Heights is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and give back during its upcoming Chip-in Volunteer Day, taking place on Earth Day. Scheduled for Wednesday morning, April 22,…
American Legion post 637 to host Veterans Family Picnic
Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are invited to attend a free Veterans Family Picnic on April 18 at Rusch Park….
Big Day of Service signups open April 15
For the second year in a row, Citrus Heights has joined in the Big Day of Service – a day dedicated to bringing community members together to complete dozens of community services projects throughout Orangevale, Fair Oaks and…
Annual winter shelter for Citrus Heights homeless to begin in January
Beginning Jan. 4, 2026, the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) will host its 10th Winter Sanctuary,..
2025 Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest winners announced
The city announced Thursday the winners for this year’s Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest on their social media account, with a slideshow of the winning home in each category…
Community spirit shines in Citrus Heights ‘Best Lights’ winner
Kelley Winters and her partner, who live on Karen Rae Court, have decked out their corner home with bright lights and winter inflatables for years…
LETTER: Affordable housing is the only answer to homelessness
Around 50 or so million dollars were supposed to open a location on Watt Avenue by the end of 2025…
Deadline approaching: Is your name on SMUD’s unclaimed checks list?
Claims for any unclaimed funds listed among SMUD’s annual unclaimed checks list must be filed by 5 p.m. on Dec. 22.
Must-see lights to visit in Citrus Heights this Christmas
Several houses and streets are decked out for the holiday season with bright lights, tall seasonal inflatables, and elaborate displays, some that even tell a story…
Citrus Heights nonprofit collecting toys for troops
A local nonprofit has returned again for 2025 to help collect toys for children of military personnel.
Voting now open for 2025 ‘Best Lights’ in Citrus Heights’
Voting is now open for the 2025 Best Lights in Citrus Heights annual holiday contest hosted by the City of Citrus Heights, that celebrates the best decorated homes in the city.
Second annual Park District tree lighting held at Rusch Park
By Sara Beth Williams– The Sunrise Recreation and Park District held its second annual “Sunrise Lights the Night” tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 6. The event featured lighting a tree that was planted in 2024, plus photo…
