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Lora Anguay Named Next SMUD CEO and General Manager

Jun 30, 2026 09:42AM ● By SMUD News Release

Lora Anguay, a 22-year SMUD veteran and deeply rooted community leader, has been named to succeed Paul Lau as the utility’s chief executive officer and general manager.

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Citrus Heights Water District Approves No Rate Increase for the Remainder of 2026 and All of 2027

Jun 23, 2026 04:17PM ● By Citrus Heights Water District News Release

Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD) Board of Directors voted on May 18 to approve no water rate increase for the remainder of 2026 and all of 2027, a move that keeps its water rates below the regional average for more than 10 consecutive years.

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City Accepting Applications for Home Repair Loan Program

Jun 23, 2026 04:14PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The City of Citrus Heights Housing Rehabilitation Program (HRP) is currently accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis while funds are available.

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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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May New Home Sales Remain Steady

Jun 15, 2026 02:08PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento region remained steady during May despite continued affordability challenges and slightly higher mortgage rates, as members of the North State Building Industry Association reported 474 sales during the month.

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RydeFreeRT Cards for 2026-27 School Year Now Available

Jun 15, 2026 01:02PM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) News Release

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) announced June 9 that new RydeFreeRT cards, valid June 1, through June 30, 2027, are now available for students and youth across the Sacramento region.

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Apply Now for SMUD’s Shine Program

Jun 08, 2026 03:31PM ● By SMUD News Release

The application period for SMUD’s Shine Awards is open June 1 through July 31 to nonprofit organizations. The Shine program is designed to improve and revitalize communities in the Sacramento region.

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ZipPass Mobile Fare App Ending June 15

Jun 08, 2026 11:26AM ● By Sacramento Regional Transit News Release

SacRT Urges Riders to Transition to Transit Connect

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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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Local Taxpayer Protection Act Eligible for November 2026 Ballot

May 12, 2026 09:31AM ● By California Business Roundtable News Release

Voters to Decide on Critical Measure to Restore Their Rights on Taxes

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Water Commission Strengthens Harvest Water Investment

May 04, 2026 11:56AM ● By Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) News Release

Additional funding supports SacSewer’s landmark recycled water project, on track for 2027 delivery following major construction milestones

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New Housing Generates Billions Annually in Sacramento Region, Reports Find

Apr 20, 2026 01:05PM ● By North State BIA News Release

Analysis shows homebuilding boosts local economies, supports jobs and delivers long-term revenue streams to governments

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NFIB Details Benefits of 20% Small Business Tax Deduction Becoming Permanent in California

Apr 20, 2026 12:42PM ● By National Federation of Independent Business News Release

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 4.3 million small businesses in California now that it has been made permanent.

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DSW to Open in Birdcage

Apr 14, 2026 12:56PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) has signed a lease to fill an 18,168-square-foot space formerly occupied by Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse which closed in January in the MarketPlace in Birdcage after 20 years in business.

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Tallen Discusses Future of Sunrise Mall

Apr 14, 2026 12:35PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The purchase of Sunrise Mall from Namdar Realty Group of Long Island, N.Y., by Tallen Capital Partners of Mill Valley is expected to be finalized in 2027, according to CEO Terry Tallen in a telephone interview last week.

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Assemblyman Hoover’s Bill to Immediately Lower Energy Bills Approved by Utilities Committee

Apr 14, 2026 11:50AM ● By Assemblyman Josh Hoover News Release

On April 8, the Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee approved Assembly Bill 2508 authored by Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom), which would immediately lower energy bills and make life more affordable for all Californians.

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New Vision for Sunrise Mall Emerges

Apr 09, 2026 09:37AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The first steps towards marketing specific commercial parcels of Sunrise Mall has now started with prominent billboard-size signage posted by Retail Pacific, Inc. along Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane.

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Grocery Outlet Makes a Grand Entrance

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.

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Sports Center Approved for Sunrise Mall Site

Mar 17, 2026 02:49PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The City of Citrus Heights announced March 6 a landmark partnership with The Mettle Shop and Tallen Capital Partners LLC to bring a new Sunrise Sports Center to Sunrise Mall, launching the first major development under the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan.

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Amazon Fresh Closes in Sunrise Village

Mar 17, 2026 02:12PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Amazon Fresh officially closed its doors in the Sunrise Village Shopping Center to its customers on Friday, March 13, although a small group of employees could still be seen working inside the grocery store.

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February a Solid Month for New Home Sales

Mar 16, 2026 01:44PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

The first quarter of the year generally sees the greatest number of new home sales in the greater Sacramento region, and 2026 is no exception, as 542 sales were reported by North State Building Industry Association members in February.

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Council Debates 10-Year Contract with Republic Services

Mar 03, 2026 11:47AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Feb. 25 meeting, the Citrus Heights City Council held a public hearing on a possible renewed contract with Republic Services.

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Girl Scout Cookie Season Begins

Feb 24, 2026 11:19AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Girl Scout cookie sales started on Friday, Feb. 20 in celebration of National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend with many customers in Citrus Heights craving to try a pink box of trademarked Exploremores, a Rocky Road ice cream-inspired flavor, making its debut this year.

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New Home Sales in Greater Sacramento Region Climb 79%

Feb 16, 2026 12:24PM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

New home sales in the greater Sacramento area got off to a fast start in January, soaring 79 percent higher than December’s totals, the North State Building Industry Association reported recently.

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Party City Comes to Staples

Feb 10, 2026 10:46AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Customers of the popular party and balloon supplier Party City which closed last spring in Citrus Town can now shop the brand at Staples, a national retail office supply to open a “store within a store” concept in Citrus Heights.

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New Year, New Roadside Safety Protections

Feb 03, 2026 03:35PM ● By California Office of Traffic Safety News Release

California’s Expanded “Slow Down, Move Over” Law Now Covers All Stopped Drivers and Passengers Roadside

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When Shopping This Holiday Season, Don’t Forget to Get Health Insurance for 2026

Dec 29, 2025 06:02PM ● By Covered California News Release

The holidays are upon us, and for many, that means rushing to shop for all the things that make this time of year special. While looking for deals, don’t forget to pick up health insurance for 2026.

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CalCCA Challenges CPUC Decision Raising Energy Bills

Dec 29, 2025 04:53PM ● By California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) News Release

California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) recently filed a Petition for Writ of Review with the California Court of Appeal, Third District, challenging a recent California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) decision that retroactively changes the methodology used to calculate the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment.

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Sacramento-Area Fees to Build New Homes Average $109,000, Study Finds

Dec 16, 2025 09:52AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

BIA Calls on Local Governments to Lower Fees, Improve Affordability

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Rising Heat Leads to Minimal Losses for California Processing Tomatoes

Dec 09, 2025 09:24AM ● By Emily C. Dooley, UC Davis News Release

Researchers Analyzed Traffic, Temperatures and 1.4 million Tomato Truckloads

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Data Shows 90.2% of California Farms are Family-Owned

Dec 09, 2025 09:12AM ● By Farm Flavor News Release

A new study on behalf of Farm Flavor has identified the states with the most family-owned farms.

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California's Infrastructure Graded a 'C-'

Dec 08, 2025 06:32PM ● By American Society of Civil Engineers News Release

Aging Assets and Weather Challenges Continue to Strain Infrastructure Systems

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Water Rates Rise Across Most Categories

Dec 08, 2025 04:51PM ● By Abbey Wicks

The Citrus Heights Water District has approved new water rates for 2026, showing increases across most meter sizes and usage charges compared with 2025, according to the district’s adopted rate schedule.

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Walmart Gets a Fresh Look

Dec 08, 2025 04:23PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

The Walmart at 7010 Auburn Blvd. marked its grand reopening Dec. 5 with a morning of ceremonies, community presentations and ribbon cutting hosted in partnership with the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce.

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SAFE Credit Union to Combine with BECU

Dec 08, 2025 01:14PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

Boeing Employees’ Credit Union (BECU) and SAFE Credit Union announced they have signed a definitive agreement to combine, uniting two purpose-driven credit unions with a shared commitment to the financial well-being of their members and the communities they serve.

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