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 »

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 »

Who’s the Best in Citrus Heights? Cast Your Vote!

Residents have until July 31 to cast their votes in the 20th Annual Best of Citrus Heights Awards, a community-driven program recognizing local businesses, organizations and services across more than 40 categories. Read More »

Disney’s 'Newsies' Brings its Headlines to Sutter Street Theatre

Disney musical 'Newsies' is performing at the Sutter Street Theatre this summer. Read More »

Students Recieve Scholarship by SARTA to Attend Summer Theatre Camp

SARTA has distributed $1,200 in Youth Education Scholarship (YES) funds to six students to attend Summer Theatre Camps. Read More »

90th Sacramento City Junior Golf Championship/Peggy Dodds Memorial Crowns Champions at Haggin Oaks

The 90th Sacramento City Junior Golf Championship/Peggy Dodds Memorial concluded recently at the Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, with junior golfers ages 7–18 competing across two days, July 8-9. Read More »

Climate Resilience Plan for the American, Bear and Consumnes Watersheds

New analysis outlines growing risks from drought, flooding, wildfire and extreme heat — and provides a framework to guide regional action Read More »

The California Conservation Corps at 50: Fulfilling Its Promise

As the Vice Chair of the State Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee, I have seen my share of well-intentioned programs that simply didn’t work as advertised. But one program, inaugurated 50 years ago this July, stands out as a shining example of a government effort that has fulfilled its promise Read More »

Sixteenth Annual ‘Independence from Hunger’ Underway

It’s that time of year again! Citrus Heights Grocery Outlet at 6059 Greenback Lane has again partnered with members of both corporate businesses and the local business community to fight hunger and better the lives of those it serves. Read More »

My Salon Suite Opens

My Salon Suite has opened at the Sunrise Village Shopping Center at the northwest corner of Madison Avenue and Sunrise Boulevard, near Village Way, in Citrus Heights. Read More »

A Successful ‘Stars and Stripes’

This year's event marked a significant increase in participation and reflects the continued success and growing popularity of the Stars and Stripes Celebration. Read More »

New Home Market Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels

June’s new home sales totals are another indication that the new home market in the greater Sacramento region has settled back into pre-pandemic patterns, the North State Building Industry Association reported July 7. Read More »

SMUD Sponsors Giving Friday at the State Fair

As part of its ongoing community giving efforts, SMUD is sponsoring Giving Friday at the State Fair, an effort to collect needed items for the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Read More »