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Sacramento History Museum to Highlight Three Trail-Blazing Women During a Special History on Stage! Live Evening Performance on Aug. 15

Aug 11, 2026 12:49PM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

As part of its continuing Chautauqua Speakers Series, the Sacramento History Museum is proud to present "History on Stage! Three California Women Who Refused to Conform," an evening of powerful live performances on Saturday evening, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m.

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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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Memorabilia from the Solons’

History of Sacramento Baseball on Display

Aug 05, 2026 08:52AM ● By Jennifer Corriea, photos by Jennifer Corriea

For baseball fans looking to escape the summer heat, a drive to the Sacramento History Museum will treat visitors to the Play Ball! exhibit that traces the history of baseball in Sacramento from the first official game in 1860 to the present-day River Cats team.

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We Say Goodbye to a Summer Tradition: The Last Summer California State Fair

Aug 03, 2026 10:29AM ● By California State Fair News Release

The 2026 California State Fair wrapped-up another year of a summer tradition at Cal Expo, bringing families and friends together from across California and other states.

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Still Time to Visit the California State Fair

Jul 28, 2026 01:38PM ● By Ornella Rossi

What to Know Before the Final Weekend

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Work on Slick City Action Park Begins at Former Sears

Jul 28, 2026 09:18AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Interior demolition of two floors of the former Sears store at Sunrise Mall has begun to make way for 31,160-square-foot flagship location of Slick City Action Park, a new indoor slide park.

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Sylvan Community Garden Unveils Colorful New Mural

Jul 21, 2026 04:17PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Step into the grounds of the Sylvan Community Garden at the corner of Sylvan Road and Stock Ranch Road in Citrus Heights on an average weekday and you’ll see volunteers busy at work tending beds full of blooming flowers and fresh vegetables.

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Free cake and ice cream served by volunteers at California Admission Day

Community Invited to Celebrate California Admission Day

Jul 21, 2026 03:46PM ● By California State Capitol Volunteer Association News Release

Visitors to the California State Capitol in downtown Sacramento on California Admission Day, Wednesday, Sept. 9, are in for a special treat.

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Erin Clancey welcomed as New Executive Director at the California Museum

California Museum Welcomes Erin Clancey as New Executive Director

Jul 21, 2026 03:26PM ● By The California Museum News Release

The California Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Clancey as the Museum’s new executive director.

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Art in the City

‘Art in the City’ Returns to City Hall

Jul 21, 2026 02:20PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The main interior lobby walls and display cases of Citrus Heights City Hall on Fountain Square Drive are again filled with a vibrant display of colors, mediums and artistic styles as individual works by more than 25 local artists are featured in a special public exhibition, “Art in City Hall” which marked its return last week.

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Vintage items for the Fashion show stacked together, including shoes and hat

Sacramento History Museum to Present First-Time Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

Jul 21, 2026 12:14PM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

From Victorian to Vanity Fair, The Sacramento History Museum is getting all dolled up for a Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

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citrus heights police department

City Scoop Keeps It Cool

Jul 21, 2026 11:15AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Citrus Heights police officers enjoyed a refreshing shift last Wednesday, July 15, handing out ice cream treats in the Sylvan Middle School commons area to celebrate the city’s last annual City Scoop ice cream social.

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EMD and Food Safety Take Center Stage at State Fair

Jul 20, 2026 11:52AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) is conducting food safety inspections throughout the California State Fair to help ensure the fair's more than 150 food vendors are serving food safely.

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Play Ball museum exhibit

Local Museums Offer Ways to Enrich the Lazy Days of Summer with Plenty of Must-See and Must-Do Experiences

Jul 20, 2026 11:46AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

The Greater Sacramento region is rich with museums and popular destinations that offer plenty of must-see and must-do experiences to explore before summertime makes way for a busy fall season.

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student cast for play "newsies"

Disney’s 'Newsies' Brings its Headlines to Sutter Street Theatre

Jul 14, 2026 03:49PM ● By Sutter Street Theatre News Release

Disney musical 'Newsies' is performing at the Sutter Street Theatre this summer.

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Students Recieve Scholarship by SARTA to Attend Summer Theatre Camp

Jul 14, 2026 02:01PM ● By SARTA News Press Release

SARTA has distributed $1,200 in Youth Education Scholarship (YES) funds to six students to attend Summer Theatre Camps.

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Who’s the Best in Citrus Heights? Cast Your Vote!

Jul 14, 2026 11:56AM ● By MPG Staff

Residents have until July 31 to cast their votes in the 20th Annual Best of Citrus Heights Awards, a community-driven program recognizing local businesses, organizations and services across more than 40 categories.

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Sixteenth Annual ‘Independence from Hunger’ Underway

Jul 14, 2026 10:46AM ● By Elise Spleiss, photos by Elise Spleiss

It’s that time of year again! Citrus Heights Grocery Outlet at 6059 Greenback Lane has again partnered with members of both corporate businesses and the local business community to fight hunger and better the lives of those it serves.

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My Salon Suite Opens

Jul 14, 2026 10:35AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

My Salon Suite has opened at the Sunrise Village Shopping Center at the northwest corner of Madison Avenue and Sunrise Boulevard, near Village Way, in Citrus Heights.

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A Successful ‘Stars and Stripes’

Jul 14, 2026 10:29AM ● By Elise Spleiss

This year's event marked a significant increase in participation and reflects the continued success and growing popularity of the Stars and Stripes Celebration.

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Sacramento County Introducing Staycation Parks Pass

Jul 13, 2026 10:55AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

July is Parks and Recreation Month, and Sacramento County Regional Parks is inviting residents to experience a summer staycation close to home!

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Bubbles in the Park Returns to Citrus Heights on July 18

Jul 07, 2026 10:22AM ● By Grace Communion Sacramento News Release

Families, children and bubble enthusiasts are invited to enjoy a day of fun, fellowship and community connection as Bubbles in the Park returns to Rusch Community Park, located at 7801 Auburn Blvd. in Citrus Heights, on Saturday, July 18.

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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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River City Chorale to Form Youth Chorale

Jun 30, 2026 09:06AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Leaders of the River City Chorale, which have shared vibrant, high-quality choral music with the greater Sacramento community for 50 years, are hoping to inspire the next generation of young singers with the startup of the River City Youth Choir, a new auditioned choir for young singers ages 10-13 which will be holding summer auditions and then start in the fall.

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Mural Celebrates America’s 250th

Jun 30, 2026 09:03AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Sacramento-area muralists Tim Lindsey and Andre Shaw, professionally known as Mammxth (pronounced Mammoth) finished their latest mural, “Welcome to Citrus Heights” in the exterior cove near the front entrance to Citrus Heights City Hall, 6360 Fountain Square Drive.

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‘Postcards from Citrus Heights’ Winners Announced

Jun 23, 2026 04:30PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

At the Wednesday, July 8 meeting of the Citrus Heights City Council, it will be time for some special trees within the city of Citrus Heights to take a well-deserved “bow.”

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Beyond the Books

Jun 23, 2026 09:56AM ● By Sacramento Public Library News Release

10 Things to do at the Library This Summer

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The Tabernacle Choir

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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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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Long-Term Agreement Keeps Major Music Festivals at Discovery Park Through 2035

Jun 15, 2026 11:44AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

June 9, The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a 10-year agreement between Sacramento County and Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP), authorizing the company to host up to three multi-day festivals annually at Discovery Park through 2035.

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Family Health and Fitness Day Offers Outdoor Fun for All

Jun 09, 2026 09:21AM ● By MPG Staff

Looking for a fun way to get active, spend time outdoors and make memories with your family? Sacramento County residents will have plenty of opportunities to do just that during Family Health & Fitness Day on Saturday, June 13.

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Pony Express National Re-Ride Departs June 15

Jun 08, 2026 10:38AM ● By National Pony Express Association (NPEA) News Release

Historic 1,900-Mile Journey to Feature America 250 Celebration

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Artbeat Canceled for Rusch Community Park

Jun 03, 2026 12:07PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

ArtBeat 2026, a free, public celebration of music, arts and culture scheduled to take place in Rusch Community Park on Saturday, June 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. has been canceled.

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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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