May 19, 2026 11:57AM ● By Sylvan Cemetery News Release
Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 25. This year’s service will begin at 11 a.m. at Sylvan Cemetery, 7401 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights.
May 05, 2026 04:05PM ● By Citrus Heights Police Department News Release
The Citrus Heights Police Department is reminding drivers to always look twice for motorcycles. With the arrival of warmer weather, more motorcycles are taking to the roads, making it essential for everyone to stay alert to help reduce crashes and save lives.
Apr 14, 2026 01:02PM ● By Shaunna Boyd
At the April 8 meeting of the Citrus Heights City Council, Police Chief Alex Turcotte presented the Citrus Heights Police Department’s (CHPD) annual report.
Apr 07, 2026 01:55PM ● By Citrus Heights Police Department News Release
During the month of April, the Citrus Heights Police Department will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law.
Apr 07, 2026 01:24PM ● By Abbey Wicks
Thursday, April 2, was not a typical morning for shoppers in Sunrise Village. Music pulsed throughout the shopping center, while vendors offering snack and drink samples, prize wheels and coffee lined the pedestrian path to Citrus Heights’ newest Grocery Outlet location.
Mar 17, 2026 02:18PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan
Owner Jasprit Kaur and her family cut a celebratory red ribbon last week, acknowledging the ongoing success of their franchise restaurant, West Coast Sourdough after nearly two years in business in Citrus Heights.
Feb 03, 2026 03:40PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan
Speeding on residential streets is one of the top complaints reported to the city of Citrus Heights General Services Department (GSD), according to a recent handout made publicly available at City Hall.
Jan 06, 2026 10:40AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan
It’s “Chip Chip Hooray” for dogs and cats living within the city limits, who can receive a free pet microchip to help them find their way home quickly and safely.
Dec 23, 2025 12:28PM ● By Citrus Heights Police Department News Release
National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign in Place
Dec 23, 2025 12:13PM ● By Elise Spleiss, photos by Elise Spleiss
he air was electric with the excitement of children as a caravan of Citrus Heights police vehicles flashing lights, led by the Police Activity League (PAL) truck made its way to the center of the Greenback Manor apartment complex on Dec. 18.
Dec 16, 2025 03:04PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan
The city of Citrus Heights has welcomed a new mayor, with Mari Jane Lopez-Taff assuming her duties at last Wednesday’s city council meeting following a unanimous vote.
Nov 18, 2025 11:10AM ● By Elise Spleiss
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.
Nov 18, 2025 11:07AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan
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.
Nov 10, 2025 04:41PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan
In the annual State of the City Address held on Nov. 6, Mayor Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa and City Manager Ashley J. Feeney thanked business leaders, local and regional partners, city council members and city staff for their leadership and hard work over the past year.
Nov 05, 2025 10:55AM ● By Debbie Agee, General John. A Sutter Chapter recording secretary
On Oct. 18, the General John A. Sutter Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) celebrated the annual Daughters of the American Revolution Day of Service by honoring local first responders.
Oct 22, 2025 08:19AM ● By Citrus Heights Police Department News Release
Drivers Are Urged to Slow Down and Be Alert
Sep 23, 2025 01:35PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi
Chamber Hosts Luncheon with Police Chief on Crime and Community
Sep 02, 2025 06:43PM ● By By Patsy McGavock, JustServe.org
Mesa Verde High School, a Title I school in Citrus Heights, is rewriting the story of student success through family, follow-through and deep-rooted community investment.
Aug 26, 2025 10:03AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan
The City of Citrus Heights addressed the growing number of vacant commercial buildings in the city by introducing its draft of a proposed commercial property re-occupancy ordinance in a public workshop Aug. 11 at City Hall.
Aug 19, 2025 08:44AM ● By Thomas J Sullivan
Citrus Heights City Council members watched attentively as a video clip embedded in the first slide of a presentation by Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte provided an up-close aerial drone’s eye view from 1,000 feet in the sky as colorful bursts from illegal fireworks lit up the July 4 skies over just one city neighborhood.
Jul 01, 2025 12:35PM ● By Shaunna Boyd
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.
Jun 11, 2025 08:38AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan
Join the City of Citrus Heights for its third Annual Stars & Stripes Celebration taking place at Van Maren Park at 6601 Thalia Way, starting at 6 p.m. June 28.
Apr 29, 2025 01:20PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan
The city of Citrus Heights celebrated Earth Day from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 22 with a special volunteer “Chip-In” event that revitalized bark and general landscaping outside the Citrus Heights Police Department headquarters at 6315 Fountain Square Drive.
Apr 15, 2025 01:59PM ● By Shaunna Boyd
The Citrus Heights City Council considered amendments to the illegal fireworks ordinance at the April 9 meeting.
Mar 18, 2025 04:25PM ● By Shaunna Boyd
The Citrus Heights City Council at its March 12 meeting considered a project to wrap traffic control cabinets with local art, which would enhance community vibrancy and highlight local artists.
Feb 18, 2025 12:39PM ● By Shaunna Boyd
At the Feb. 12 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, council members considered adopting a 2025-2027 Economic Development Work Plan, which will establish a policy to guide economic development over the next three years
Feb 05, 2025 09:55AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan
It’s just after 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, and the two-man crew of the Citrus Heights Beautification Crew (BC), Leon Yang and James Hom, rolls out from the city’s general services yard at 6360 Fountain Square Drive to meet up with Citrus Heights Police Department’s IMPACT unit detectives on their first service call of the day.
Jan 14, 2025 01:00PM ● By Shaunna Boyd
The Citrus Heights City Council at its Jan. 8 meeting declared January as Neighborhood Area Awareness Month.
Dec 18, 2024 03:14PM ● By MPG Staff
Authorities are investigating a burglary that took place early Sunday morning Dec.15, at the JC Penney store in Sunrise Mall.
Dec 10, 2024 12:17PM ● By Citrus Heights Police Department News Release
The Citrus Heights Police Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads.
Nov 26, 2024 01:13PM ● By Citrus Heights Police Department News Release
The Citrus Heights Police Department is proud to announce the 16th annual Family Gifting Event.
Nov 20, 2024 08:46AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan
The annual 2024 Citrus Heights State of the City Address on Nov. 14 in City Council Chambers proved to be quite a highlight reel of achievement
Oct 09, 2024 09:47AM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release
National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 20 to Oct. 26. During this week, the Citrus Heights Police Department encourages parents and caregivers to talk with their teens about following the rules of the road and how safe driving can help save lives.
Oct 01, 2024 02:59PM ● By Shaunna Boyd
During Public Comments at the Sept. 25 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, several residents asked council to reconsider including cars in the nuisance camping ordinance.
Sep 25, 2024 11:53AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photo by Ornella Rossi
The Citrus Heights Community Center buzzed with excitement on Sept. 17, as the Citrus Heights Chamber hosted its monthly luncheon, drawing a record number of attendees.
