Apr 28, 2026 11:44AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan
Enjoy a “splashback” and learn the fascinating history of water and the origins of today’s Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD) as the Citrus Heights Historical Society (CHHS) invites the public to attend a free, public presentation, “The History of Water in Citrus Heights” at City Hall, 6360 Fountain Square Drive at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 7.
Jan 27, 2026 11:07AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan
Did you know that Citrus Heights, which was then known as Sylvan, had its own movie theater in 1915, or that it almost had light rail at its doorstep?
Oct 28, 2025 05:21PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan
The Citrus Heights Historical Society invites the public to a screening of a special 30-minute documentary film, “Ted’s Story,” recognizing the remarkable story of one of Citrus Heights’ oldest residents and earliest pioneers, 99-year-old Ted Mitchell, and the history of Mitchell Farms, his family farm.
Jul 30, 2025 10:16AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan
In 1912, not everyone went to high school in the rural community of Sylvan. Eighth-grade was the highest grade available in the area at the time.
