FBI Says Elder Fraud has Many Forms

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Sacramento Field Office is reminding elderly Americans and their loved ones about elder fraud. Read More »

SmartNews Names Citrus Heights a Smart City in California

“Smartest Cities” research ranks the top ten most news-literate cities in California Read More »

Council Supports Plan for Gateway Activation Project’s Three Roundabouts

At the June 25 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, the Citrus Heights Police Department gave an update about its illegal fireworks enforcement plan for the Fourth of July holiday. Read More »

Sweet Music Studio Café to Open

The family-owned café, located at 8040 Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights in a small commercial plaza on Greenback Lane just before Fair Oaks Boulevard, will serve as both a live musical performance venue and a casual eatery, offering customers desserts, coffee, and artisan beer and wine. Read More »

Celebrating Our Stars and Stripes

While it wasn’t the Fourth of July, the holiday spirit was in the air as hundreds of rambunctious youngsters gathered for the third annual Citrus Heights Stars and Stripes celebration on June 28 at Van Maren Park, 6601 Thalia Way. Read More »

Best of Citrus Heights Voting Starts Soon

It’s time for the 20th annual 2025 Best of Citrus Heights annual awards. Read More »

‘We Do Better Together’

San Juan Unified Invests in Students and Schools Read More »

Lichen Students Create Model Cities

Individual teams of seventh- and eighth-grade students at Lichen K-8 School in Citrus Heights applied both their imagination and their creativity over three individual trimesters this past school year to design and create their vision of an eco-friendly model city of tomorrow. Read More »

Independence from Hunger Food Drive has Begun

Citrus Heights Grocery Outlet has officially kicked off its 15th annual Independence from Hunger Food Drive campaign. Read More »

Sacramento State to Join The Big West

The Big West proudly announced that Sacramento State will join the conference as a full member beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. Read More »

Westbrook Named 3rd Team JC All-American

American River College Freshman Dylan Westbrook from Oak Ridge was named to the Rawlings Pacific Division All-American third team, according to ARC head baseball coach Doug Jumelet. Read More »

57th County Junior Championship

Zac Barragan Reidt and Allie Nguyen captured overall titles in dramatic fashion at the 57th Sacramento County Junior Championship, held June 16 and 17 at Mather Golf Course. Read More »

Seven Aggies Earn Academic All-District Honors

Seven members of University of California, Davis track and field earned 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors as announced on June 24 by College Sports Communicators as part of the full roll out of its national track and field academic postseason awards. Read More »

Senator Ashby Unveils Historic District Legislation

State Senator Angelique Ashby, through Senate Bill 802, has proposed the establishment of a new regional agency to address the persistent challenges of housing and homelessness throughout Sacramento County. Read More »

Academic, Career Outcomes Program for Asian American Students

Sacramento State will soon launch a pilot program designed to serve as a model for improving academic and career outcomes for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students. Read More »

Sterile Male Mosquito Pilot Program to Launch

Technique Aims to Reduce Invasive Mosquitoes Posing Health Threat Read More »

SUN Bucks Returns for Summer 2025

Summer break is a season of sunshine and fun but for many Sacramento County families, it also brings a food access challenge. Read More »

Kings Announce Coaching Staff for 2025-26 Season

The Sacramento Kings announced June 24 the members of head coach Doug Christie’s coaching staff for the 2025-26 season. Read More »

State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis. Read More »

Mancini’s Sleepworld Store to Open in Citrus Town Center

A new Mancini’s Sleepworld mattress store is set to open in the Citrus Town Center later this year, filling the location of a former Sketchers store which moved to the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane in the Marketplace at Birdcage. Read More »

Safety Improvements to Roseville Road, Butternut Drive Intersection Planned

Motorists who want to turn right onto Roseville Road from Butternut Drive or who wish to turn left onto Butternut Drive from Roseville Road can expect to see some significant traffic safety improvements when work on the busy intersection in the west side of Citrus Heights is completed this fall. Read More »

Stars and Stripes at Van Maren Park

The City of Citrus Heights is holding its third annual Stars and Stripes Celebration at Van Maren Park on June 28, featuring live music, food and a Kid Zone, starting at 6 p.m. Read More »

Women’s Empowerment Receives $20,000 from Safe Credit Union

Women’s Empowerment received a grant of $20,000 from SAFE Credit Union to provide housing readiness training, transitional workforce housing and financial empowerment training to Sacramento women who have experienced homelessness. Read More »

Playing in the Mud

There comes a point when adulting has worn thin and one is ready to become re-acquainted with their inner child. Read More »

Pilot Program Offers Healing for Veterans

A unique opportunity is coming to the Orangevale community in August, offering local veterans and their dogs an opportunity to heal together. Read More »

25-Year Plan for Sacramento Region Growth

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) announced that the draft 2025 Blueprint and Environmental Impact Report (EIR), the region's long-range transportation and land use plan, has been released for public review and comment. Read More »

Women’s Tennis Recruits Among Mid-Major Top 25

California State University, Sacramento women’s tennis team’s 2025 recruiting class has been ranked No. 18 in the nation among all mid-major programs, according to Tennis Recruiting Network. Read More »

Blake Willey Claims Championship Silverware

On opening night, homegrown player Blake Willey became the second youngest player to start for Republic FC in a season opener. Read More »

ARC Record Swimmer Named State Athlete of the Year

American River College swimmer Cayden Pitzer was recently honored as the 2024–25 California Community College Sports Information Association (CCCSIA) State Male Athlete of the Year, solidifying his status as one of the top junior college athletes in the state. Read More »

Williams is Nation’s Second Best Returning Tight End

University of California, Davis’ returning senior tight end Winston Williams has been named the second-best returning tight end in the nation by HERO Sports as part of its 2025 Football Championship Series season preview. Read More »

Civil Case for Pesticide Violations Resolved

Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho, and several other District Attorney’s Offices in California, resolved a civil case against Pure Maintenance Holdings LLC, Pure Products LLC, Michael Adams and Brandon Michael Adams for pesticide violations and unfair business practices. Read More »

SMUD and DESRI Announce 640 MWh Clean Energy Storage Project

DESRI and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) announced June 19 that they executed a long-term power purchase agreement for the Dry Creek Energy Storage project. Read More »

Initial Funding for Implementing Proposition 36 Recognized

Bipartisan Leaders & Law Enforcement Recognize Initial Funding for Implementing Proposition 36 and Call for Continued Investment in Accountability and Supervision to Set Up Prop 36 for Success. Read More »

Movers Manage Life-Changing Events

A career change for two certified nurse assistants birthed a company that specializes in helping seniors downsize or move to assisted-living communities. Read More »

Mosquito Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus

The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District announced on June 18 that the first signs of West Nile virus (WNV) activity have been detected in Yolo County as one mosquito sample collected from Davis has tested positive for the disease. Read More »