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Renovations to Former Sunrise Rollerland Begin

Jun 30, 2026 09:12AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

New ownership of the much-beloved Sunrise Rollerland, previously owned and operated by the Neutz family for over 50 years has begun to make general renovations to the premises.

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New Auburn Boulevard Gateway Arch Installed

Jun 30, 2026 09:10AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

A major construction milestone in the city’s Auburn Boulevard Phase 2 project was achieved last week with the placement of a new steel gateway arch across Auburn Boulevard near the city’s border with the city of Roseville.

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Keep Your Pets Safe This Fourth of July

Jun 29, 2026 02:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

For many people, the Fourth of July is a time to celebrate with family, friends and fireworks. For pets, it's often one of the scariest nights of the year.

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Electric Golf Car Company Celebrates 30 years

Jun 23, 2026 04:08PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Today’s modern golf cart isn’t made for just the course.

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Representatives from Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District

Fireworks Enforcement Ramps Up

Jun 23, 2026 03:52PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Metro Fire highlights response capabilities, health initiatives and fourth of July enforcements at ACCESS Luncheon

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Making Every Beat Count

Jun 22, 2026 02:06PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Metro Fire strengthens the chain of survival with HeartSafe Community initiative

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Tabernacle Choir's Hollywood Bowl Centennial Concert Comes to Local Watch Parties

Jun 22, 2026 01:30PM ● By Patsy McGavock

‘A Century of Song. Heard Together.’

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Sacramento County Expands Residential Fee Deferral Program to Support Housing Development

Jun 22, 2026 01:23PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

At its June 16 meeting, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution expanding the County's Residential Development Impact Fee Deferral Program to all residential projects, including eligible mixed-use developments that incorporate housing.

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Sacramento County Proclaims Local Emergency in Response to Invasive Golden Mussel Threat

Jun 22, 2026 12:37PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

On Tuesday, June 16, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors proclaimed a local emergency in response to the growing threat posed by the invasive Golden Mussel.

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New Mural Celebrates America’s 250th

Jun 16, 2026 09:42AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

An exterior cove near the front entrance to Citrus Heights City Hall, at 6360 Fountain Square Drive, has been chosen to feature a new community mural which will soon honor America’s 250th birthday.

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Fun City Adventure Park Delays Opening

Jun 16, 2026 09:38AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Owners of Fun City Adventure Park in the Citrus Grove Shopping Center on Auburn Boulevard which had announced their plans to celebrate a grand opening on Thursday, June 11 were dealt a setback as a primary electrical service box for the building was vandalized.

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Habitat Families Welcomed Home

Jun 15, 2026 04:49PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Habitat for Humanity of Sacramento (HHGS) celebrated the completion of its first phase of an affordable homeownership community in the city of Citrus Heights and the organization’s largest development to date in a special morning dedication and community celebration.

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The Marinelli Bros Circus Brings a New Experience to Sacramento

Jun 15, 2026 02:27PM ● By The Marinelli Brothers Circus News Release

Get ready Sacramento, the circus is in town!

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Young visitors got up close with aircraft

Positive Altitude STEM Event Inspires Next Generation

Jun 15, 2026 11:58AM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

Hundreds of families from across the region experience aviation and STEM up close at Mather Airport

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Two California Salamanders Move Closer to Endangered Species Protection

Jun 15, 2026 11:12AM ● By Center for Biological Diversity News Release

The Center for Biological Diversity has scored a legal victory requiring the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to finalize Endangered Species Act protections for the critically imperiled Kern Canyon and relictual slender salamanders by December 2026.

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The Best Game Plan? Getting Everyone Home Safely

Jun 15, 2026 09:59AM ● By AAA Mountain West Group News Release

AAA, MADD and Waymo remind soccer fans to plan safe rides home during the World Cup tournament

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Summer Is Here: Keep Your Pets Safe as Temperatures Rise

Jun 15, 2026 09:44AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Summer has officially arrived in Sacramento County, and while many of us are looking forward to longer days, backyard barbecues, pool time and outdoor adventures, the season also brings serious risks for pets.

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Citrus Heights Serves: Safe Neighborhoods Start with Neighbors

Jun 09, 2026 10:27AM ● By MariJane Lopez-Taff, Mayor, City of Citrus Heights

As I continue my monthly series highlighting service in Citrus Heights, this month I want to focus on a form of service that happens right outside our front doors: being engaged in your neighborhood.

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Volunteers participating in the recent Big Day of Service

Volunteers Bring Mural to Life

Jun 09, 2026 10:20AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Volunteers participating in the recent Big Day of Service (BDOS) joined with staff members of Sunrise MarketPlace to help paint a colorful new mural along an exterior wall of the Pet Food Express building located at 6177 Sunrise Blvd.

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Harris Industrial Gases Celebrates 90 Years

Jun 09, 2026 10:15AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

On Saturday, May 18, Kathleen Harris, 76, president of Harris Industrial Gases donned her protective glasses, put on her leather welding gloves and honored her grandfather Harold A. Harris’ legacy by lighting a cutting torch to slice a commemorative chain link celebrating the firm’s 90th year in business in Citrus Heights.

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13th Annual Spirit of San Juan Awards Recognizes Incredible Students and Staff

Jun 08, 2026 12:36PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

It was a night of celebration and honor at El Camino Fundamental High School’s Center for the Arts on May 14 for the 13th annual Spirit of San Juan Awards.

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Nominations Open for 2026 Sustainable Business Awards

Jun 08, 2026 11:36AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Businesses, nonprofits and community members are encouraged to submit nominations now through June 26 for the 2026 Sustainable Business Awards.

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Ty Smith Named New City Historian

Jun 08, 2026 11:15AM ● By Center for Sacramento History News Release

Veteran museum leader to advance a broader vision for history, civic identity and heritage tourism in California’s Capital City

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Downtown Sacramento Mural Celebrates Women in Transportation

Jun 08, 2026 11:10AM ● By SacRT and WTS Sacramento News Release

Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) and Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) Sacramento recently unveiled a new mural and transit wrapped train in downtown Sacramento, celebrating the diversity of women in the transportation industry.

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Designer Shoe Warehouse to Open at Marketplace at Birdcage

Jun 02, 2026 12:05PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

A new Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) store opened this week with a grand opening celebration scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 6.

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Sylvan Cemetery Service Honors Our Fallen

Jun 02, 2026 12:00PM ● By Elise Spleiss, photos by Elise Spleiss

Memorial Day at the Citrus Heights Sylvan Cemetery began a bit chilly but proved to be the perfect day to remember the 1,400 veterans buried there and to honor our veterans still serving their country.

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Arcade Monsters Gobbles up Former Sunrise Rollerland

Jun 02, 2026 11:49AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Sunrise Rollerland at 6001 Sunrise Vista Drive closed in March after a 52-plus year run, but roller skating at its beloved venue may soon live on.

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Sacramento County’s New 311 Connect Mobile App is Here

Jun 02, 2026 10:08AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is launching a newly updated 311 Connect Mobile Application now featuring a modern design, improved usability and enhanced security to deliver a smoother, more intuitive experience for our community.

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County Seeks Climate Emergency Task Force Members

Jun 01, 2026 12:47PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The County of Sacramento is seeking community members to serve on its Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force, a volunteer advisory body helping shape the County’s response to climate change through collaboration, public engagement and policy recommendations.

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SAFE Employees Run Third Annual Flag Collection Drive Through June

Jun 01, 2026 12:34PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

Coinciding with Memorial Day weekend and Flag Day in June, SAFE Credit Union employees are holding their third annual U.S. Flag collection drive through Tuesday, June 30.

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Ten Nonprofits Selected for Inaugural Capacity-Building Initiative

Jun 01, 2026 12:10PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County and the Sacramento Region Community Foundation are announcing the ten nonprofit organizations selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of the Sacramento Countywide Nonprofit Partnership Initiative (SCNPI), a 20-month capacity-building program designed to strengthen the sustainability of mid-sized nonprofits serving Sacramento County residents.

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City to Show Plans for Next Phase of Arcade Cripple Creek Trail

May 27, 2026 05:02PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The city of Citrus Heights is inviting the public to see plans for the next phase of the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail which will extend the trail from the Stock Ranch Nature Preserve on Thursday, June 4th from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Sylvan Community Center, 7521 Community Drive.

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The Citrus Heights CSAA branch has featured DMV services

CSAA Birdcage Office Celebrates Grand Opening

May 27, 2026 02:25PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The MarketPlace in Birdcage branch office of the California State Automobile Association (CSAA) in Citrus Heights celebrated the completion of a recent five-month remodel on Saturday, May 17, inviting the local community to see its fresh, new modern look.

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Regina Cave Named Top Ten Public Works Leaders in North America

May 27, 2026 12:59PM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

The City of Citrus Heights is proud to announce that General Services Director Regina Cave has been named one of the 2026 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year by the American Public Works Association (APWA), one of the highest honors in the public works profession.

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Greenback Treasures Feels Competition

May 27, 2026 12:54PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Step into Greenback Treasures, a retail thrift and gift boutique at 7680 Greenback Lane, and you’ll be certain to find something special around just about every corner.

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