Heights of Brazil to Open Soon

Dining options in the city of Citrus Heights are about to get a little “spicier” with the opening of Heights of Brazil, a new Brazilian restaurant opening soon in the Greenback Square shopping center near Greenback Lane and Fair Oaks Boulevard. Read More »

Walmart Market in Birdcage Celebrates Completion of Remodeling

The Walmart grocery store in the MarketPlace at Birdcage will celebrate the completion of a four-month interior remodeling project and rebranding on Friday, July 31 with an early morning ceremony, showing off a fresh new look, both inside and out. Read More »

Board Elects 2026-27 Officers, Welcomes New Trustees

Newly Elected Trustees, Re-Elected Incumbent to Serve Four-Year Terms Read More »

Sustainable Business Awards and Resource Expo

The Sacramento County Office of Economic Development's Business Environmental Resource Center will recognize local businesses advancing sustainability and environmental stewardship during the Sustainable Business Awards and Resource Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mack Powell Event Center in Sacramento. Read More »

DPR Releases Final Findings from State-Funded Fumigant Alternatives Study

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released the fourth and final component of a multi-part study exploring alternatives to fumigant pesticides. Read More »

Republic FC Signs Experienced Attacker Alfredo Midence

Republic FC announced the club has signed attacker Alfredo Midence (pronunciation: mee-DEHN-say) through the end of the 2026 season. Read More »

New Rooster Ordinance Supports Animal Welfare and Public Safety

In July, Sacramento County's updated Crowing Fowl Ordinance will provide clearer standards for keeping roosters in unincorporated Sacramento County while strengthening protections for both animals and the community. Read More »

Women’s Basketball Completes Coaching Staff with Addition of Teanusha Robinson

Teaunsha “Tee” Robinson, who spent the 2025-26 season as an assistant coach and director of player development at Delaware State, has been named an assistant coach with the Sacramento State women’s basketball program, Head Coach Aaron Kallhoff announced July 21. Read More »

Goodyear Auto Service Center at Sunrise Mall Closes

The Goodyear Auto Service store at the corner of Greenback Lane and Arcadia Drive, in business for over 20 years in Sunrise Mall closed to customers on Tuesday, June 30. Read More »

San Juan High Begins Science Classroom Modernization

Work crews have begun demolishing classrooms in the science wing at San Juan High School as part of a $15 million modernization project. Read More »

Council Approves Updated Salary Schedules and MOUS

At the July 8 meeting, the Citrus Heights City Council considered adopting Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) for the Citrus Heights Police Officers’ Association (CHPOA) and the Citrus Heights Police Employees Association (CHPEA), as well as an amended salary table with cost-of-living adjustments, market equity adjustments and amendments to the employer contributions for employee health benefits. Read More »

Sylvan Community Garden Unveils Colorful New Mural

Step into the grounds of the Sylvan Community Garden at the corner of Sylvan Road and Stock Ranch Road in Citrus Heights on an average weekday and you’ll see volunteers busy at work tending beds full of blooming flowers and fresh vegetables. Read More »

CHP Awards More Than $41 Million to Combat Impaired Driving Across California

Funding supports enforcement, education and forensic testing statewide Read More »

Community Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day

Visitors to the California State Capitol in downtown Sacramento on California Admission Day, Wednesday, Sept. 9, are in for a special treat. Read More »

California Museum Welcomes Erin Clancey as New Executive Director

The California Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Clancey as the Museum’s new executive director. Read More »

‘Art in the City’ Returns to City Hall

The main interior lobby walls and display cases of Citrus Heights City Hall on Fountain Square Drive are again filled with a vibrant display of colors, mediums and artistic styles as individual works by more than 25 local artists are featured in a special public exhibition, “Art in City Hall” which marked its return last week. Read More »

Sacramento History Museum to Present First-Time Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

From Victorian to Vanity Fair, The Sacramento History Museum is getting all dolled up for a Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show Read More »

City Scoop Keeps It Cool

Citrus Heights police officers enjoyed a refreshing shift last Wednesday, July 15, handing out ice cream treats in the Sylvan Middle School commons area to celebrate the city’s last annual City Scoop ice cream social. Read More »

Wheelchairs, Medical Equipment for Veterans

The Veterans of All Wars in West Sacramento have a growing supply of medical equipment including wheelchairs, crutches and walkers available to veterans and their families across the greater Sacramento region. Read More »

Making Affordability Work: How Builder Incentives Help Buyers Get into New Homes

Ask prospective homebuyers about the biggest challenge they face today, and you’ll probably hear the same answer: affordability. Read More »

Away for the Day

To support student learning and well-being, the San Juan Unified Board of Education recently approved revisions to the district's mobile device policy that will require personal mobile devices to be restricted for the entire school day at elementary, K-8 and middle schools beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Read More »

Court Injunction Pauses New Gaming Regulations

California cardrooms including Stones Casino in Citrus Heights can continue to legally offer blackjack-style games after a San Francisco Superior Court judge on Thursday, May 21, blocked the enforcement of new state regulations which would have effectively banned them. Read More »

Sacramento Suburban Water District Opens Vacant Buildings for Rare Firefighter Training Before Demolition

Sacramento Metro Fire crews conduct realistic search-and-rescue, smoke-filled training, roof ventilation and emergency response operations Read More »

SMF Seeks Public Input to Shape Next 20 Years of Growth

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) has launched a public survey as part of its Airport Master Plan update, inviting travelers, residents and community members to share their priorities for the airport's future. Read More »

Applications Open for Second-Annual Republic FC and Wilton Rancheria Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship

n July 13, Republic FC announced its second-annual Indigenous Future Leaders Scholarship, in partnership with Wilton Rancheria, for a local student. Read More »

Rex Connors Earns Third Straight Buck Buchanan Award Preseason Watch List Selection

Senior defensive back Rex Connors has been named to the 2026 Buck Buchanan Award Preseason Watch List, Stats Perform announced on the morning of July 14. Read More »

EMD and Food Safety Take Center Stage at State Fair

The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) is conducting food safety inspections throughout the California State Fair to help ensure the fair's more than 150 food vendors are serving food safely. Read More »

Local Museums Offer Ways to Enrich the Lazy Days of Summer with Plenty of Must-See and Must-Do Experiences

The Greater Sacramento region is rich with museums and popular destinations that offer plenty of must-see and must-do experiences to explore before summertime makes way for a busy fall season. Read More »

Sarah Puddicombe Elevated to Head Rowing Coach

Sacramento State Director of Athletics Mark Orr announced today that Sarah Puddicombe has been elevated to head coach of the Hornets' rowing program. She becomes the fifth head coach in the team's history (1995-pres.). Read More »

Lane Reductions Scheduled for Major Construction Projects in Sacramento and Yolo Counties

Nighttime Work on Yolo I-80 Rehabilitation, Yolo Express Lanes and FIX50 Read More »

Free Tree-Watering Buckets and Summer Tree Care Tips Available at "Thirst Aid for Trees"

"Thirst Aid for Trees" will feature hands-on demonstrations, expert advice, water-saving tools and information on rebates and irrigation upgrades Read More »

A Community That Serves

Strong communities are built through strong partnerships. Read More »