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Veterans Center Brings Elvis to its Annual Aloha Island Celebration

Sep 21, 2026 03:16PM ● By Elise Spleiss, photos by Elise Spleiss

Elvis is in the building! Anticipation mounted as another year brought another full house to the Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights. Center family and friends gathered for their annual fundraising “Island Celebration” on Aug 22.

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Mama, Art Your Heart Out

Sep 15, 2026 10:41AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Aria Zuloaga Walker is the founder and program director for Mama, Art Your Heart Out, affectionately called MAYHO, a local social support group for moms with autistic children.

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Welcome to Citrus Heights Mural Painted by Community Volunteers

Sep 15, 2026 10:31AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

More than 50 volunteers including local families, city council members and community members gathered over two days on Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13 to help paint a 50-foot portion of a beige residential block retaining wall along Auburn Boulevard starting at Cobalt Way.

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S.A.F.E. Event to Shine Light on Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking

Sep 14, 2026 11:52AM ● By MAD LIT News Release

The public is invited to attend a powerful event, S.A.F.E. – Stopping Abuse for Everyone, to help bring awareness, education, intervention, prevention and healing to the issues of domestic violence and human trafficking.

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Sacramento’s Biggest Outdoor Oktoberfest is Coming!

Sep 14, 2026 11:39AM ● By Cal Expo News Release

Get ready for a brand-new fall tradition coming to Cal Expo! On Oct. 9 – 10, Saktoberfest is coming for two days of live music, traditional food, games, family-friendly fun and Oktoberfest celebrations.

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Veterans Center Bringing Elvis Presley Collectable Sale to Citrus Heights

Sep 08, 2026 04:45PM ● By Elise Spleiss

If you are an Elvis Presley fan you do not want to miss this event.

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A Local Gem

Sep 08, 2026 04:42PM ● By Ryley Metten

Inca Threads Keeps Embroidery Thriving

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Celebrating Transit Month in September

Sep 08, 2026 04:32PM ● By Sacramento Area Council of Governments News Release

Sacramento riders can earn gift cards by simply logging their rides

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Citrus Town Center Invites Families to Celebrate 'Bubbleween' on Oct. 10

Sep 01, 2026 11:19AM ● By Citrus Town Center News Release

Citrus Town Center will host Bubbleween, a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration, on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at 7925 Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights, CA.

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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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Finding Capacity and Resilience

Aug 31, 2026 05:04PM ● By Abbey Wicks

Exploring Somatic Therapy and Dream Work with Nicole Lemaster, LFMT, SEP

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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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Flutist Bryan Quinn recently performed at the Sweet Music Studio Café

Flutist Bryan Quinn Returns to Sweet Music Studio Cafe

Aug 25, 2026 12:06PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The intimate sound of the flute, played with emotion and sensitive phrasing, can take the heart and soul on a contemplative journey anywhere through time.

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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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Women’s Empowerment Celebrates 25 Years at Silver Anniversary Gala

Aug 24, 2026 12:39PM ● By Women’s Empowerment News Release

Celebrating 25 years of empowering Sacramento women and children to rise from homelessness, Women’s Empowerment will hold its Silver Anniversary Gala on Sept. 25.

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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 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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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’ 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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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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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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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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