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Volunteers helping to serve at the city's annual fall 'Chip-in" Day, Oct. 11, 2025. // SB Williams

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,…

Rusch Park in Citrus Heights

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….

Hundreds gathered in red Big Day of Service t-shirts for a kickoff rally at Bella Vista, May 17, 2025.

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…

Alfred Sanchez visits inside Alberto's Mexican restaurant on Greenback Lane, after visiting and handing out supplies to unhoused in the area. // SB Williams

‘Snack Man’ still bringing food, supplies, compassion, to the streets

For nearly a decade, Alfred Sanchez, better known as “Snack Man,” to unhoused individuals in the city, has made it his mission to meet people where they are, offering food and supplies, along with connection and hope….

Mayor Marijane Lopez-Taff (left) stands with 2026 Chip in Hall of Fame winner Irene Hronicek during the awards ceremony at City Hall, April 5, 2026. // City of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights honors HART leader with top volunteer award

The City of Citrus Heights has named longtime homeless advocate and integral part of the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team Irene Hronicek as the 2026 recipient of its Chip-In Hall of Fame Award, recognizing her years of…

Kiwanis of Citrus Heights hosted their annual easter egg hunt at Rusch Park, Saturday, April 4, 2026. /// SB Williams

April Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights

From garden sales and live music to civic events and community fundraisers, residents have a wide variety of opportunities for community engagement and fun…

Signage showing Citrus Heights Event Center

Travel expo coming Citrus Heights

A travel-focused community event is coming to the Citrus Heights Event Center where local residents will have an opportunity to explore vacation options, meet travel experts, and learn about destinations around the world…

100-year-old Ted Mitchell stands with Citrus Heights Historical Society President Larry Fritz during Mitchell's 100th birthday celebration. March 15, 2026. // Courtesy of Larry Fritz

Citrus Heights man with deep roots celebrates 100th birthday

One of the oldest living residents of Citrus Heights recently marked a major milestone, celebrating his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends…

Several unhoused guests were fed at Foundation Christain Church during HART's annual Winter Sanctuary in January 2025. // Foundation Christain Church

Winter Sanctuary serves over 1,000 meals, helps five find housing

This year, the Winter Sanctuary program in Citrus Heights welcomed 51 unhoused individuals during its seven weeks of rotating shelter from Jan. 4 through Feb. 22…

A parole board hearing was held Wednesday March 18 at 9 a.m. to evaluate several offenders' parole cases. // CH Sentinel

GUEST OPINION: Time to fix California’s broken public safety laws that endanger children

The time for reform is now. I urge my colleagues to change the law without delay. Governor Newsom must also hold the Parole Board accountable and prioritize the safety of our communities. California’s children deserve nothing less.

29 nonprofit organizations benefited from more than $580,000 in funding from SMUD’s annual Shine program, March 25, 2024. // SMUD press release.

Grant workshops offered ahead of Shine Awards program deadline

The time to apply for Shine Awards is fast approaching, and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District wants to help prepare nonprofits who are interested in applying by offering virtual workshops…

20 elected officials gathered together at the Sacramento Public Library for a meeting to discuss how to approach and improve homelessness and behavioral health in Sacramento County. Oct. 28, 2025. // SB Williams

GUEST COLUMN: SB 802 risks creating another LA-style homelessness bureaucracy

A bill moving through the State Legislature, SB 802, would create a new regional homelessness governing structure for our county. On paper, it sounds cooperative and coordinated. But before we rush into a new system, we should look…