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City Council chamber meeting to deliberate the future of Sunrise Mall

Conrad Drops Plan to Buy Additional Sunrise Mall Acreage

Apr 29, 2025 01:30PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Sacramento real estate investor Ethan Conrad, CEO of Ethan Conrad Properties, has dropped his plans to buy an additional 50 acres of the Sunrise Mall.

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Children use shovels to dig and plant trees

‘Chip In’ Event Celebrates Earth Day

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.

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Galaxy Game Café Celebrates First Anniversary

Apr 22, 2025 05:01PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Galaxy Game Café, a unique family-owned play space and display gallery at 7700 Sunrise Blvd., Suite 1900 in Citrus Heights, continues to celebrate its recent first anniversary by hosting a special Star Wars-themed celebration weekend on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4.

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Big Day of Service Opens Volunteer Registration

Apr 22, 2025 04:52PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Grab a friend, bring your family and help beautify the communities of Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights and Orangevale together during the seventh annual Big Day of Service (BDOS) on May 17.

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Making Community Life Richer

Apr 22, 2025 04:42PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Local leaders and business professionals at the April 15 Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon listened attentively to the guest speaker describe the Sunrise Recreation and Park District’s events and facilities that enrich community life and drive economic growth and transformation in Citrus Heights.

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Citrus Heights Event Center Celebrates Renaming

Apr 22, 2025 04:33PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Citrus Heights Mayor Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa held the large scissors provided by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce gently in her hands, waiting for a group photo to be taken, celebrating the renaming of the Citrus Heights Community Center to the Citrus Heights Event Center on April 16.

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Family received $12 for their trip to the recycling center.

Why Simply Recycle?

Apr 22, 2025 02:57PM ● By Judy Andrews, photos by Judy Andrews

Are you recycling your bottles and cans for cash? After a recent visit to a new state-of-the-art recycling facility in Fair Oaks, this author had a quick lesson in how recycling can put money in your pocket and back into your community.

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Sunrise Mall Redevelopment Wants a Hotel

Apr 15, 2025 02:54PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Attracting a hotel to the Sunrise Mall redevelopment under the city’s Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan area is a declared strategic objective of the Citrus Heights City Council for its 2025-26 calendar year.

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Miller’s Ace Hardware Celebrates World Wish Month

Apr 15, 2025 02:45PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Wishes can come true but it takes many “wish makers” to truly make that happen.

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City Council Increases Penalties for Illegal Fireworks

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.

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Beautifying Our Community

Apr 15, 2025 01:52PM ● By City of Citrus News Release

Exciting news! The Big Day of Service is coming to Citrus Heights for the first time in its eight-year history!

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Signs Added to Utility Poles Pose Serious Safety Hazard

Apr 15, 2025 01:17PM ● By SMUD News Release

Covering utility poles with signs for lost animals, yard sales and events creates serious safety hazards for utility workers.

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Over $316 Million in Illicit Cannabis Seized Since January

Apr 15, 2025 10:33AM ● By Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

On April 10, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that officials have seized more than $316-million worth of illegal cannabis and $474,000 in cash since this past January.

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Cleaning Up the Voter Rolls in Sacramento County

Apr 15, 2025 10:07AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Did you know that after every general election, voters who have not voted in two federal elections and have not updated their voter registration file get canceled and removed from the voter roll?

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New Korean BBQ Sushi to Open This Summer

Apr 08, 2025 02:26PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photo by Thomas J. Sullivan

Progress toward opening a new Korean barbecue and sushi restaurant, doing business as Must Be Cow, is “moo-ving” along.

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Sam’s Club Fueling Station Expansion Proposal Refiled

Apr 08, 2025 02:21PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Sam’s West, Inc., operating as Sam’s Club and owned by Walmart, refiled an application with the Citrus Heights City Planning Department in mid-February.

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Habitat for Humanity Opens Applications for Sayonara Housing Project

Apr 08, 2025 02:17PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Twenty interested families took the first steps in learning how to qualify for first-time home ownership as the first construction phase of eight new single-family homes on Sayonara Drive by Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento (HFHGS) officially opened April 1.

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California Highway Patrol Urges Drivers to Stay Focused, Stay Alive

Apr 07, 2025 01:48PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative that highlights the dangers of distracted driving and promotes safer driving habits.

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California Enters Next Phase of Wolf Conservation Plan as State's Gray Wolf Population Expands

Apr 07, 2025 12:51PM ● By California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) News Release

As California’s gray wolf population grows, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is advancing the state’s management of this species and further supporting communities where they are known to reside.

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City to Review and Provide Direction for Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan

Apr 07, 2025 10:34AM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

City of Citrus Heights to review and provide direction on proposed amendment to Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan.

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Project Initiated in Citrus Heights

Apr 01, 2025 04:55PM ● By Assemblymember Josh Hoover News Release

This project is dedicated to honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the more than three-million Americans who served in the Vietnam War, including the 58,281 who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Kathy Cook Memorial Amphitheater Project Under Review

Apr 01, 2025 04:47PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Sacramento County staff continues to review the proposed Kathy Cook Memorial Amphitheater project to be built at Rusch Community Park and determine either its compliance or exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

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Kicking off Their 20th Season

Apr 01, 2025 04:42PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

It’s just after 6 p.m. on a Monday inside the Bill and Kathy Cook Performing Arts Center on Jewel Way in Citrus Heights where Citrus Heights Community Marching Band members are about to begin their weekly rehearsal.

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Storms Increase Water Allocation to 40 Percent

Apr 01, 2025 01:36PM ● By Department of Water Resources News Release

On March 25, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced that wet and cold storms in March have allowed for another increase to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for 2025.

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California Farm Bureau Highlights Urgent Challenges

Apr 01, 2025 01:30PM ● By California Farm Bureau News Release

California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass identified critical issues facing the state’s farmers and ranchers, stressing immediate action is needed to support small and mid-sized farms, streamline regulations and invest in innovative water management practices.

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Fraudulent Invoices Target County’s Planning Customers

Apr 01, 2025 01:04PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County officials have been made aware of a fraudulent email scheme targeting both current and former planning customers.

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Personnel Services Director Appointed

Mar 25, 2025 12:29PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, at its March 11 meeting, concurred with the county executive’s appointment of Joseph Angelo as the director of Personnel Services, effective April 7.

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Mesa Verde High’s Janessa Pena an Advocate

Mar 25, 2025 12:12PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Just a few words used to describe Mesa Verde High School student Janessa Pena are she’s energetic, bubbly and an advocate.

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Youth Football Helmet Law Proposed

Mar 25, 2025 11:53AM ● By Office of Assemblymember Avelino Valencia News Release

California Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) has introduced Assembly Bill 708 to protect young athletes by permitting the use of soft-shelled helmet add-ons during practices and games.

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Gertrude (Granny) Thomas Celebrates 108 years

Mar 25, 2025 11:48AM ● By Elise Spleiss, photos by Elise Spleiss

On March 1, more than 100 well-wishers joined Gertrude Irene Thomas at Brookhaven Home to celebrate her 108 years of life. Family, friends and city officials were among those who attended.

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Highlighting Sunrise MarketPlace

Mar 25, 2025 11:39AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon March 18, sponsored by Atlas Disposal, focused on the transformation of the Sunrise MarketPlace and the efforts to make it a vibrant, safe and attractive destination.

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Check this Out

Mar 25, 2025 11:32AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A $2,860 donation has boosted the San Juan Education Foundation. The gift follows the foundation’s nomination as 2025 Nonprofit of the Year by the Carmichael Chamber of Commerce.

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Sacramento Hosts March for Life

Mar 25, 2025 10:53AM ● By MPG Staff

The California March for Life is set to take place on March 31 at 1315 10th St., Sacramento with a series of events to bring together pro-life advocates from across the state.

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Celebrating Dedication and Service

Mar 18, 2025 04:44PM ● By Ornella Rossi

he Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce held its 67th annual Community Awards Dinner on March 13 at the Citrus Town Event Center, honoring the extraordinary individuals and organizations that make the community thrive before a crowd of more than 200 guests.

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New Grocery Outlet to Open, JOANN Closing

Mar 18, 2025 04:31PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Several new businesses are planning to open soon in the Sunrise Village shopping center in Citrus Heights, including Grocery Outlet, which has filed plans with the Citrus Heights planning department to open in the vacant former Rite Aid drug store.

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