A Push of a Button, A Gift of Hope

With holiday shoppers looking on, community leaders and nonprofit representatives gathered Nov. 21 at the Westfield Galleria at Roseville to cut the ribbon on the annual Light the World Giving Machines Read More »

County's 2024 Crop and Livestock Report Released

The gross production value of all agricultural commodities in Sacramento County was more than $536 million, county Agricultural Commissioner Chris Flores reported Read More »

Women's Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Citrus Heights Women’s Club (CHWC) members celebrated the club’s 50th anniversary on Nov. 17 at the Sylvan Community Center with a special commemorative ribbon and cake cutting ceremony that was co-hosted by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce. Read More »

U.S. Submarine Veterans Honor Pearl Harbor Anniversary

Sunday, Dec. 7 is the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. For the past 38 years the greater Sacramento area United States Navy Submarine Veterans have honored that date with a memorial and wreath-laying ceremony at Discovery Park. Read More »

Honoring Service, Strength and Heritage

Each November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the traditions, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the country. Read More »

Veterans Day Observed After Co-Founder’s Passing

The Citrus Heights Veterans Community Center presented its annual “Salute to Veterans” luncheon concert and flag retirement ceremony on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. Read More »

Lakeview Village Honors Their Veterans

Lakeview Village Mobile Home Park’s deep-rooted appreciation for their veterans was evident Nov. 11 throughout the annual Veteran’s Day breakfast in Citrus Heights. Read More »

Giving Machines Help Local Charities ‘Light the World’

Residents throughout the greater Sacramento area have already started to “Light the World” through Giving Machines, vending machines with items representing life-changing gifts for those in need. Read More »

Students Shine at Kids Commerce Biz Expo

The inaugural Kids Commerce Biz Expo & Career Fair showcased the entrepreneurial spirit of Mesa Verde High School students on Nov. 5, giving young innovators a platform to present their business ideas and compete for cash prizes. Read More »

Council Approves Negotiations with Republic Services

The Citrus Heights City Council members at their Nov. 12 meeting considered a $1.47-million contract for design services with REY Engineering Inc. for the 2026 and 2027 Pavement Restoration projects. Read More »

Sylvan Cemetery Honors Local Heroes

Sylvan Cemetery’s Veteran’s Day service last week opened with the traditional Posting of Colors (flags) by the Citrus Heights Police Department Color Guard and music by the Folsom Harmony Express men’s choir entertaining attendees. Read More »

Annual CHPD ‘Operation Family Cheer’ Accepting Donations

The Citrus Heights Police Department is accepting family nominations through Sunday, Nov. 23 and donations of food, unwrapped gifts and other items for its 17th annual Operation Holiday Cheer Family Gifting Event, a community-driven program that supports families in need throughout Citrus Heights. Read More »

Inaugural Business of Distinction Award Recognized

The City of Citrus Heights has recognized the Byers Gymnastics Center, with locations in Citrus Heights, Roseville and Rocklin, as the recipient of its inaugural quarterly “Business of Distinction” award. Read More »

Turkey Trots and Table Spreads

Ways to Celebrate this Thanksgiving Read More »

National Collection Week Begins for Operation Christmas Child

The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse begins today as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country. Read More »

Save Mart Launches Hunger Relief Campaign

Holiday food drive delivers 100% of donations to local food banks, first distribution before Christmas Read More »

Aggies Earn Third Rider of the Week Sweep

For the third time this season, University of California, Davis swept the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Rider of the Week awards following back-to-back victories over Delaware State and UT Martin. Read More »

Emergency Ready

Inside the EOC Operations Meetings That Power County Resilience Read More »

Sacramento County Clerk of the Board Appointed

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its Nov. 4 meeting, unanimously concurred with the County Executive’s appointment of Todd Stermer as the county’s new Clerk of the Board, effective Dec. 1. Read More »

Big Amish is the 2025 AL Rookie of the Year

First baseman Nick Kurtz has been named the 2025 Jackie Robinson American League Rookie of the Year Award winner. Read More »

It’s All About the Athletes

Special Olympics at UC Davis’ Russell Field Hosts Hundreds of NorCal Athletes Read More »

AI Runs on Power But Power Isn't Moving Fast Enough

Artificial intelligence is booming and America's power grid is struggling to keep up. Read More »

Average California Farm Loses $20,528 Annually to Natural Hazards

High grocery prices have been a defining economic story in recent years, driven by a combination of factors including pandemic-related supply chain breakdowns and labor shortages. Read More »

Sacramento’s Looming Federal Funding Cuts to Homelessness Programs

Sacramento officials and homelessness response leaders are warning that proposed federal funding changes and ongoing government shutdown disruptions could severely impact local housing stability and services for people experiencing homelessness. Read More »

Life Sentence for Darnell Erby

Defendant Sentenced for Murdering, Dismembering 77-Year-Old Victim Read More »

Society for the Blind Offers Services for All Ages

The nonprofit Society for the Blind organization is encouraging residents to honor Blindness Awareness Month throughout October by participating in activities and supporting people with vision loss so they can gain the skills they need to stay independent and thrive. Read More »

Two-Goal Performance from Zuniga fuels Hawks’ 4–0 shutout over Delta

The Hawks delivered a commanding performance on both ends of the pitch, earning a 4–0 shutout win over San Joaquin Delta behind an explosive second-half surge and disciplined defensive play. Read More »

Legislative Updates and Brunch at the Lunch Bunch

Assemblymember Josh Hoover Shares Community Updates with Brunch Attendees Read More »

Defendant Convicted of Shooting, Murdering Ex-Wife

Brian Christiansen was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder. The jury also found true allegations that Christiansen used a firearm to cause death and that he took advantage of a position of trust. Read More »

Desmond Finishes Regular Season with Team of the Week Selection

United Soccer League (USL) Championship announced the Week 34 Team of the Week. Read More »

Men’s 4-Ball Championships Finalized at Mather Course

Winners of the Sacramento County Men’s 4-Ball Championship are Travis Caldwell and Christian Quint in match play. Read More »

Ongoing Projects Seek to Improve Roads

The City of Citrus Heights has been busy resurfacing roads, implementing safety improvements and mapping out design plans. Read More »

San Juan High Stadium Moves Forward

Students and alumni of San Juan High School are bursting with Spartan pride as construction of a modernized sports field complex at McArthur Stadium continues to move forward. Read More »

Farber Picks Up Big Sky Women’s Soccer Honors

Sacramento State junior midfielder Ellie Farber picked up her second career All-Big Sky Conference honor, named to the league's second team, according to a vote of the conference's head coaches released on Nov. 4 Read More »

Back-to-Back National Scoring Champion

River City’s Reagan Eisberg Makes History Read More »