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New this year, Sue's Great Gumbo Cook-Off will be featured at the 5th annual Golden Harvest Parade and Music/Dance Festival

Introducing Sue's Great Gumbo Cook-Off at the 5th Annual Golden Harvest Festival

Sep 01, 2026 11:48AM ● By MPG Staff

Get ready for “GOLDEN,” the 5th Annual Golden Harvest Parade and Music/Dance Festival, a free community celebration showcasing the diverse cultures and communities of the Greater Sacramento region.

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City Council Approves Economic Development Grant for Chamber of Commerce

Sep 01, 2026 11:17AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Aug. 27 meeting of the Citrus Heights City Council, staff presented an 18-month update on the city’s 2025-27 Economic Development Work Plan.

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Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Phase II Dedicated

Sep 01, 2026 11:12AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

“Auburn Boulevard has a proud new chapter,” said Citrus Heights Mayor MariJane Lopez-Taff.

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New Community Mural Project Begins

Sep 01, 2026 11:05AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The city of Citrus Heights is welcoming volunteers to help paint the new Auburn Boulevard community mural starting at Cobalt Way on Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13.

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From Tragedy to Tradition

Aug 31, 2026 05:43PM ● By AMPLIFY 360 News Release

Sac-Town Rodeo Supports a Sacramento Legacy

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Nonprofit Community Celebrates America’s 250th

Aug 31, 2026 04:58PM ● By Ryley Metten

The Capitol’s Rose Garden Claimed Site for 150,000 Pounds of Food Distributed to Nonprofits

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Homeless Services: Progress, Challenges and the Work Ahead

Aug 31, 2026 12:06PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors heard a comprehensive and meaningful update on the outcomes of key homeless shelters and service programs from fiscal year 25/26.

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Building Careers Foundation helps lead the BuildStrong Academy’s pre-apprenticeship program to train people for careers in the homebuilding industry

Area Homebuilders Do More Than Just Build Homes

Aug 25, 2026 12:47PM ● By Tim Murphy, North State Building Industry Association

Our industry helps people rebuild their lives and gives young people a path toward rewarding careers

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Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services

Celebrating National Emergency Management Awareness Month

Aug 25, 2026 12:38PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Office of Emergency Services is proud to recognize National Emergency Management Awareness Month throughout August.

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stunning black and white multi-panel billboard

New Arcade Monsters Mural Honors the Past

Aug 25, 2026 12:19PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

A new creative vision for the former Sunrise Rollerland, located behind Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights is here, painted in a stunning black and white multi-panel billboard creatively inspired by Manga comic book art.

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Chamber of Commerce Announces Launch of Citrus Heights Business Watch

Aug 25, 2026 12:13PM ● By Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce News Release

Initiative will connect businesses, law enforcement and community partners

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You are Invited to the 9/11 Memorial Service

Aug 25, 2026 12:10PM ● By Sylvan Cemetery News Release

Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights started a 9/11 Memorial Service seven years ago to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Next Phase of Arcade Creek Trail Planned

Aug 25, 2026 12:00PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The City of Citrus Heights held a free evening workshop last Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the Sayonara Community Center on Sayonara Drive providing the public with an update on the next phase of the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail.

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Grocery Outlet Celebrates 80th Year

Aug 25, 2026 11:34AM ● By Elise Spleiss

This year’s Citrus Heights Grocery Outlet Bargain Market 6059 Independence from Hunger campaign was a very special one.

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Citrus Heights Crowns Its Best

Aug 25, 2026 11:08AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Sold-out 20th annual awards honor 50 winners after more than 9,500 votes

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Careers Take Flight at Mather

Aug 24, 2026 02:02PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Destination Aviation gives students a hands-on look at aerospace and STEM careers

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County Expands Program to Support Affordable Housing Development

Aug 24, 2026 01:03PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County is expanding a program designed to help offset development costs that can make affordable housing projects difficult to finance and build.

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Firework Citations Down in 2026

Aug 18, 2026 10:19AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The circumstances which could have provided for an unexpected burst in fireworks citations in the city of Citrus Heights during the recent July 4th holiday falling on a Saturday and the observance of the nation’s 250th birthday, didn’t happen.

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Emil Giusti to Celebrate 100 Years

Aug 18, 2026 09:24AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Faith, Family, Country, Community.

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Food Plaza Celebrates Grand Opening

Aug 18, 2026 09:11AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Citrus Heights Food Plaza at the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Twin Oaks Drive celebrated its grand opening on Saturday morning, Aug. 8 as 10 different food trucks welcomed customers to try flavors representative from all over the world.

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Citrus Heights City Manager Ash Feeney (left) was the featured speaker at the Aug. 11 ACCESS Citrus Heights Luncheon

A City on the Move

Aug 18, 2026 07:59AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

City manager highlights growth, redevelopment and investment

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Sacramento County Water Agency Wraps Up 10-Year Water Meter and Pipe Improvement Project

Aug 17, 2026 12:43PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA) has completed its biggest construction project ever.

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Back to School, Ready to Serve

Aug 11, 2026 11:56AM ● By MariJane Lopez Taff Mayor, City of Citrus Heights

As Citrus Heights students head back to school, it is a timely reminder that one of the most important ways we can serve the next generation is by listening to them.

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Community Observes National Night Out

Aug 11, 2026 11:45AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Neighborhoods throughout the city of Citrus Heights came together Tuesday, Aug. 4 for National Night Out

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Home is More Than a House: How One Family Changed Lives Through Foster Care

Aug 11, 2026 11:14AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

What is home? For many of us, we will say an address or point to a neighborhood on a map.

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In July SacDot launched a unique Chip Seal Program

SacDOT Unveils Roadway Chip Seal Program

Aug 11, 2026 10:53AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SacDOT) has begun a new preventative maintenance aimed at extending the lifespan of pavement along the unincorporated roadways.

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United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Sacramento Selected as New Sample Area for the Consumer Price Index

Aug 10, 2026 12:45PM ● By United States Department of Labor News Release

The United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will begin collecting data for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the Sacramento area in October.

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Destination Aviation Takes Flight

Aug 10, 2026 12:37PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

California Capital Airshow connects local students with aviation professionals, hands-on experiences and career opportunities

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Sacramento Superior Court Expands eCourt with Launch of Criminal Case Access

Aug 10, 2026 11:19AM ● By Superior Court of California News Release

The Sacramento Superior Court announced Aug. 3 the launch of criminal case information on its eCourt platform, marking another milestone in the court’s efforts to improve access to court information.

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No Kid Hungry Urges Families to Apply for SUN Bucks

Aug 10, 2026 11:09AM ● By No Kid Hungry News Release

Each eligible child will receive $120 in summer grocery benefits

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Bradshaw Animal Shelter Celebrates DOGust with Free Dog Adoptions Through Aug. 23

Aug 04, 2026 11:58AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Every dog deserves a birthday and a chance to celebrate it in a loving home.

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A Starting Point

Aug 04, 2026 11:18AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

How San Juan Unified's Early Head Start Program Prepared the Fowler Family

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State Fair Brought Food, Entertainment, Education and Job Opportunities

Aug 04, 2026 10:54AM ● By Elise Spleiss

“Wish You Were Here” was the theme of the 2026 California State Fair. Despite the heat, many attendees came out to enjoy the traditional “must do” activities at the fair like heading for the hot cinnamon rolls or checking out all the animals and the stage acts.

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New Self-Serve Recycling Facility Pending Final Certification

Aug 04, 2026 10:41AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Ivan Pislar and Jacie Leavitt, co-owners and operators of Ivan’s Recycling LLC, hope their planned mobile, drop-off, self-serve CRV bag drop recycling kiosk for which they received city planning department approval for and publicly announced last July will open in the Copperwood Square Shopping Center this fall.

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Veteran Community Center President and council member

Veterans Community Center Secures Adjacent Parcel

Aug 04, 2026 10:35AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Citrus Heights Veterans Community Center received welcome news when the owner of an adjacent vacant lot reversed their plans to subdivide the property for new duplexes and agreed to sell the parcel directly to the center.

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