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Peer-to-Peer Payment is the New Cash

Jul 17, 2025 01:11PM ● By Joe Thompson

In Sacramento County, peer-to-peer payments are transforming how small businesses get paid.

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Youth fairgoers take a lunch break on a shady hill at the Sacramento County Fair

Jam-Packed State Fair Open for more than Two Weeks

Jul 14, 2025 06:04PM ● By Seth Henderson

Featuring more than 50 carnival rides, a range of performances and competitions within various industries, and of course food, the California State Fair kicked off on July 11 at Cal Expo, lasting through July 27.

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Citrus Heights City Council presented a proclamation to the Sunrise Recreation and Park District

July Is Parks and Recreation Month

Jul 14, 2025 05:58PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Council Honors American Legion Members

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A group of pirates celebrate the grand opening of Black Sails Coffee Lounge

Black Sails Coffee Drops Anchor in Birdcage

Jul 14, 2025 05:41PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

It was time to embrace one’s inner pirate swagger as Black Sails Coffee Lounge cut its official black opening day ribbon on Saturday, July 12 in the Marketplace at Birdcage in Citrus Heights, welcoming its first customers to come onboard.

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A new EVgo electric vehicle charging station has opened

New EVgo Vehicle Charging Station Opens at Sunrise Mall

Jul 14, 2025 05:33PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

A new EVgo electric vehicle charging station has opened near the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Macy’s Plaza in the Sunrise Mall parking lot on a portion of the property which is owned by Ethan Conrad Properties of Sacramento.

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Where All the Stars Talk

Jul 14, 2025 05:24PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Mary Jane Popp Brings Back the Stars

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Community members bring food donations during the annual food drive

SMUD's Giving Friday Returns to State Fair

Jul 14, 2025 04:25PM ● By SMUD News Release

Free Admission to Giving Friday with Donation of Nonperishable Foods

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Members of Sacramento County's Wellness Without Walls (W3) program celebrate a new collaboration with Behavioral Health's Homeless Engagement and Response Team

Mobile Health Rolls Out New Services

Jul 14, 2025 03:47PM ● By Sacramento County Department of Health Services News Release

Sacramento County’s mobile clinic is doing more than just rolling into neighborhoods; it’s rolling out a whole new level of care.

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California State Senate Welcomes Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts Experience Civic Engagement at State Capitol

Jul 14, 2025 03:22PM ● By Girl Scouts Heart of Central California News Release

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California (GSHCC) was proud to welcome Girl Scouts from across the state for a two-day educational experience centered on civic engagement and advocacy.

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are steps people can take to reduce contact with harmful chemicals

U.S. Preschoolers Exposed to Broad Range of Potentially Harmful Chemicals

Jul 14, 2025 03:04PM ● By UC Davis Health News Release

Findings concern researchers because early childhood is a critical period for brain and body development

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Stay Safe in Triple Digit Heat

Jul 14, 2025 03:01PM ● By California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services News Release

With temperatures forecasted to reach triple digits, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) wants Californians to stay safe from the heat.

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Sapphires in the Mail, Arriving by the Day

Jul 14, 2025 01:46PM ● By Kimberly A. Edwards, photos by Kimberly A. Edwards

California Writers Club, Sacramento will celebrate 100 years of excellence in writing on Oct. 18 at North Ridge Country Club.

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University of California, Davis men's basketball alumnus TY Johnson is in the Los Angeles Lakers’ summer league.

TY Johnson Signs with Lakers

Jul 08, 2025 09:43AM ● By University of California, Davis Athletics News Release

University of California, Davis men's basketball alumnus TY Johnson has signed a summer league contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, following the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Staying Healthy and Safe Driving in a Heatwave

Jul 08, 2025 09:30AM ● By DiscoverCars.com News Release

Drivers need to ensure they take precautions this summer, because extreme temperatures have been predicted by the National Weather Service across the U.S. from June to August.

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Greater Sacramento Division President Rachael McKinney, left, heart transplant patient Mick Doughty and Dr. David Roberts proudly display the Joint Commission/American Heart Association certificate.

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento Recertified with Top Cardiovascular Honor

Jul 08, 2025 09:26AM ● By Sutter Health News Release

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento this month received the top cardiovascular honor from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association.

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The San Juan Unified School District's Technology Services team began the annual Chromebook inventory in March and will complete it over the summer

San Juan Unified to Receive 3,000-Plus New Chromebooks

Jul 08, 2025 09:05AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Each year, San Juan Unified’s Technology Services team conducts a districtwide Chromebook inventory to ensure every student has access to the tools they need for learning.

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Construction Of Grocery Outlet in Sunrise Village Yet to Begin

Jul 08, 2025 08:58AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

While a design review permit was filed six months ago with the Citrus Heights Planning Department, the start of construction of a new Grocery Outlet Bargain Market store in Sunrise Village has yet to begin.

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Pictured is an aerial view of Sunrise Mall

Citrus Heights Weighs Options for Sunrise Mall

Jul 08, 2025 08:45AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Namdar Realty Group, the Great Neck, New York-based primary owner of Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights, recently sent a mass email to commercial real estate brokers asking them to find potential off-market buyers for the aging retail property which spans nearly 100 acres, according to the Sacramento Business Journal.

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Miller’s Ace Hardware in Citrus Heights celebrated their two-year anniversary on Friday, June 27 with a special public commemorative ribbon cutting

Miller’s Ace Hardware Turns Two

Jul 08, 2025 08:42AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Miller’s Ace Hardware in Citrus Heights celebrated their two-year anniversary on Friday, June 27 with a special public commemorative ribbon cutting which also marked the success of their three-month fundraising campaign that raised over $10,000 for Make a Wish.

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Law enforcement agencies throughout California will participate in Operation Dry Water to help prevent incidents of boating under the influence

Operation Dry Water for Fourth of July Weekend

Jul 02, 2025 09:45AM ● By California Department of Parks and Recreation News Release

California State Parks’ Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is urging all boaters to boat sober this Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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Council Supports Plan for Gateway Activation Project’s Three Roundabouts

Jul 01, 2025 12:35PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the June 25 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, the Citrus Heights Police Department gave an update about its illegal fireworks enforcement plan for the Fourth of July holiday.

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Evelyn Guizar is the owner of Sweet Music Studio Café

Sweet Music Studio Café to Open

Jul 01, 2025 12:33PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The family-owned café, located at 8040 Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights in a small commercial plaza on Greenback Lane just before Fair Oaks Boulevard, will serve as both a live musical performance venue and a casual eatery, offering customers desserts, coffee, and artisan beer and wine.

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The San Francisco-area band, Mercy and the Heartbeats performed popular hits from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.

Celebrating Our Stars and Stripes

Jul 01, 2025 12:15PM ● By Elise Spleiss, photos by Elise Spleiss

While it wasn’t the Fourth of July, the holiday spirit was in the air as hundreds of rambunctious youngsters gathered for the third annual Citrus Heights Stars and Stripes celebration on June 28 at Van Maren Park, 6601 Thalia Way.

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An Aedes aegypti adult male mosquito rests on human skin.

Sterile Male Mosquito Pilot Program to Launch

Jun 30, 2025 05:20PM ● By Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District News Release

Technique Aims to Reduce Invasive Mosquitoes Posing Health Threat

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SUN Bucks Returns for Summer 2025

Jun 30, 2025 04:51PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Summer break is a season of sunshine and fun but for many Sacramento County families, it also brings a food access challenge.

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State Deadline Threatens Shut Down of Local Gas Stations

Jun 25, 2025 10:14AM ● By California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) News Release

The California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA) is urging the Legislature to take immediate action to prevent a fuel supply and affordability crisis.

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A new Mancini’s Sleepworld mattress store is set to open in the Citrus Town Center

Mancini’s Sleepworld Store to Open in Citrus Town Center

Jun 24, 2025 04:49PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

A new Mancini’s Sleepworld mattress store is set to open in the Citrus Town Center later this year, filling the location of a former Sketchers store which moved to the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane in the Marketplace at Birdcage.

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The City of Citrus Heights is holding its third annual Stars and Stripes Celebration

Stars and Stripes at Van Maren Park

Jun 24, 2025 04:14PM ● By MPG Staff

The City of Citrus Heights is holding its third annual Stars and Stripes Celebration at Van Maren Park on June 28, featuring live music, food and a Kid Zone, starting at 6 p.m.

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Sponsor and keynote speaker at the Citrus Heights Luncheon

‘We Do Better Together’

Jun 24, 2025 03:55PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

San Juan Unified Invests in Students and Schools

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Primary care is delivered by family nurse practitioners for all areas of California

Two Graduate Nursing Programs Earn Accreditation

Jun 24, 2025 11:29AM ● By University of California, Davis Health News Release

The first week of June marked the start of a new educational journey for students in two recently-accredited graduate programs at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at University of California, Davis (UC Davis).

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Playing in the Mud

Jun 24, 2025 09:53AM ● By Kristina Rogers

There comes a point when adulting has worn thin and one is ready to become re-acquainted with their inner child.

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Pilot Program Offers Healing for Veterans

Jun 24, 2025 09:40AM ● By Stars and Stripes Dog Rescue News Release

A unique opportunity is coming to the Orangevale community in August, offering local veterans and their dogs an opportunity to heal together.

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Sacramento Area Council of Governments fosters collaboration and progress for an equitable, sustainable and prosperous future

25-Year Plan for Sacramento Region Growth

Jun 24, 2025 08:48AM ● By Sacramento Area Council of Governments News Release

The Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) announced that the draft 2025 Blueprint and Environmental Impact Report (EIR), the region's long-range transportation and land use plan, has been released for public review and comment.

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Keep Fourth of July Fireworks Safe and Legal

Jun 23, 2025 05:28PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

With Independence Day coming up, it's always a good idea to know the risks of fireworks, only use legal fireworks and stay safe when using them.

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The main entrance to the proposed quick-serve drive through restaurant faces Birdcages Street

Planning Commission Approves Quick-Serve Drive-Thru

Jun 17, 2025 03:18PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Citrus Heights Planning Commission members unanimously approved a design use permit to allow the construction of a new 5,000-square-foot quick serve drive-thru restaurant in place of the former Marie Callender’s Restaurant and Bakery at 5525 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights.

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