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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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Quick Serve Restaurant Proposed for Former Marie Callendar’s

Mar 18, 2025 04:22PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Citrus Heights Planning Department received an application proposal filed on January 17 from Patterson Properties of Roseville to demolish the vacant 9,372 square foot former Marie Callendar’s restaurant building on 5525 Sunrise Blvd.

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Parrotopia Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

Mar 18, 2025 04:15PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Cory and Gina Dewees, owners of Parrotopia at 5910 Auburn Blvd., Suite 9 in Citrus Heights, celebrated their fifth anniversary in business early this month, and that’s something proudly they can tweet about.

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Who Ya’ Gonna Call? How 311 and Your Elected Representatives Can Help

Mar 18, 2025 02:03PM ● By Patsy McGavock

Have you ever seen a need or issue in your community and don’t know where to start? Whether it’s reporting potholes and fallen trees, getting help with state agencies or navigating permitting processes, 311 and the staff at your elected representatives’ offices can change overwhelmed and uncertain to efficiently and effectively resolved.

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Community Blood Drive Aims to Combat Shortages

Mar 11, 2025 12:26PM ● By Patsy McGavock

In an effort to combat persistent blood shortages in California, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints partners with Vitalant every three months.

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Nominate a Volunteer Champion

Mar 11, 2025 11:57AM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

The City of Citrus Heights has launched the Chip-In Hall of Fame Award, a new program recognizing residents who go above and beyond to make a difference in our community.

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Youth in Government Encouraged

Mar 11, 2025 11:49AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The City of Citrus Heights is taking its first steps to create specific “Youth in Government” programming to encourage and engage local youth to help chart the city’s future through civic engagement.

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Big Day of Service Coming

Mar 11, 2025 11:38AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with Rotary Clubs of Fair Oaks and Orangevale and the Orangevale-Fair Oaks Community Foundation to bring the first-ever Big Day of Service to the city of Citrus Heights on Saturday, May 17.

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Aquarium & Reptile Depot Marks 12th Annual Customer Appreciation Event

Mar 10, 2025 01:13PM ● By Aquarium & Reptile Depot News Release

Jason and Jeff Liang, two brothers who operate a family-owned pet store, Aquarium & Reptile Depot at 8201 Auburn Blvd. in Citrus Heights, celebrated their 12th annual Customer Appreciation Anniversary Event on March 1 and March 2.

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Over $1M in Community Grants to Sacramento Non-Profits

Mar 04, 2025 01:31PM ● By Dignity Health News Release

Dignity Health announced on Feb. 27 that it has awarded $1,017,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations across the Greater Sacramento Region.

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Local Snack Man’s Birthday Sock Drive

Mar 04, 2025 01:18PM ● By Elise Spleiss

Every March, Citrus Heights local Alfredo Sanchez, known as Snack Man, becomes Sock Man for a month.

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City Recognizes Officers for Distinguished Service

Mar 04, 2025 01:12PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Feb. 26 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte presented three officers with the Distinguished Service Medal.

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Fire and Ice opens in Citrus Heights

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

Fire and Ice Games is a special place, reflecting a culture and a passion for the rich history of video games and much more.

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Sacramento Displayed in Playing Cards

Mar 04, 2025 12:48PM ● By Sacramento Fine Arts Center, Inc. News Release

Sacramento Fine Arts Center recently created two decks of playing cards with landscapes from Sacramento. Seventy-one artists participated in the Sacramento Playing Cards Exhibit that celebrates Sacramento’s history and community.

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Mental Health Help Available 24/7

Feb 27, 2025 02:38PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

In the heart of Sacramento County, a team of compassionate professionals is reshaping the way that mental health crises are addressed.

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Drumming Up History

Feb 25, 2025 05:03PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Musician and community activist Martin Ross marked Black History Month (February) with a presentation detailing the evolution of Black percussion at Carmichael’s Albert Schweitzer Elementary School.

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DarkHeart Brewing Celebrates Grand Opening

Feb 25, 2025 04:55PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Drop anchor, come ashore and ease your weary sea legs up to the bar at DarkHeart Brewing in Sylvan Corners, now open at 7110 Auburn Blvd. in Citrus Heights, and enjoy a cold, refreshing hand-crafted pint of Davy Jones Locker Imperial Stout.

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Drain After Rain to Prevent Mosquitoes

Feb 25, 2025 03:46PM ● By Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District News Release

The recent rain has left behind stagnant water. Since temperatures are expected to increase over the next few days, this can create the perfect combination for mosquitoes to breed, according to the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District on Feb. 20.

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Commemorating 175 Years of Service

Feb 25, 2025 03:40PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

​​​​​​This year marks a significant milestone in the history of Sacramento County as it celebrates its 175th anniversary, also known as its demisemiseptcentennial.

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Dutch Luv Day Fundraiser a Success

Feb 25, 2025 03:34PM ● By Elise Spleiss

For seven years, Dutch Bros Coffee and Sunrise Christian Food Ministry in Citrus Heights have partnered in a coffee lovers’ community fundraiser every Valentine’s Day, otherwise known as Dutch Luv Day.

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City Welcomes DarkHeart Brewing

Feb 18, 2025 12:46PM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

The City of Citrus Heights is proud to welcome DarkHeart Brewing, a new brewery to the community. The city supported bringing this family-run brewery to Citrus Heights through its Business Attraction Incentive Program.

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Economic Development Work Plan Approved

Feb 18, 2025 12:39PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Feb. 12 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, council members considered adopting a 2025-2027 Economic Development Work Plan, which will establish a policy to guide economic development over the next three years

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Happy Birthday, Gertrude Thomas!

Feb 18, 2025 12:33PM ● By Elise Spleiss

Citrus Heights resident Gertrude Thomas will celebrate 108 years of life with family and friends on March 1 at Brookhaven Home. She will turn 108 on Feb. 28.

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Chamber Hosting 67th Annual Awards Dinner

Feb 11, 2025 05:04PM ● By Citrus Heights Chamber News Release

The Citrus Heights Chamber is proud to host the 67th Annual Community Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 13, at the Citrus Town Event Center. Mark your calendar for an unforgettable evening as the Citrus Heights Chamber celebrates the outstanding individuals and organizations that make Citrus Heights a vibrant community.

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DHL Express Opens New Store

Feb 11, 2025 04:59PM ● By DHL Express News Release

DHL has recently expanded its extensive U.S. retail network by opening a new, DHL owned and operated retail store in Citrus Heights.

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‘Fill the Boot’ Fundraiser Tops Record

Feb 11, 2025 04:55PM ● By Elise Spleiss

From Wednesday, Feb. 5 to Saturday, Feb. 8, more than 200 firefighters and volunteers from the Sacramento County region participated in the 31st Fill the Boot for Burns fundraiser at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights.

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Dutch Luv Day to Raise Funds for Sunrise Christian Food Closet

Feb 05, 2025 10:03AM ● By MPG Staff

Six local Dutch Bros stores will collect donations for the Sunrise Christian Food Ministry (SCFM) for the seventh year during their ‘Dutch Luv’ event on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.

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Walmart at Stock Ranch Plans Expansion

Feb 05, 2025 09:58AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Walmart customers in Citrus Heights who enjoy the convenience of shopping online for their groceries and then pick them up at the Stock Ranch store at 7010 Auburn Blvd. in Citrus Heights will soon have a new designated enlarged pickup area for their purchases.

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Ride Along with the City Beautification Crew

Feb 05, 2025 09:55AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

It’s just after 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, and the two-man crew of the Citrus Heights Beautification Crew (BC), Leon Yang and James Hom, rolls out from the city’s general services yard at 6360 Fountain Square Drive to meet up with Citrus Heights Police Department’s IMPACT unit detectives on their first service call of the day.

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Republic Services Honors Winners

Jan 28, 2025 09:44AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Girl Scout Troop 559 led the flag salute at the Jan. 22 Citrus Heights City Council meeting as the group of second-year Daisies, working on their government badge, attended the meeting to see the process firsthand.

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Sunrise Tomorrow Amendment Proposed

Jan 28, 2025 09:34AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

“When Macy’s closes the two stores… (Sunrise Mall will) for all intents and purposes die,” said Sacramento-based commercial real estate developer Ethan Conrad.

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Kiwanis and Soroptimist Clubs Raise Walls for Habitat for Humanity

Jan 22, 2025 01:07PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Members of the Citrus Heights Kiwanis Club and Soroptimist International of Citrus Heights co-host their 39th annual Crab Feed fundraising dinner on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Citrus Heights Event Center, (formerly the Community Center) at 6500 Fountain Square Drive.

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New Korean Barbecue Opening at Former Boston’s Pizza

Jan 22, 2025 01:04PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photo by Thomas J. Sullivan

Must Be Cow is officially the business name of a new Korean barbecue restaurant opening this summer in the former Boston’s Pizza site at 5511 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights.

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Teriyaki Madness Opens in Citrus Heights

Jan 22, 2025 12:55PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Teriyaki Madness, at 5975 Birdcage Center Lane, is a new quick-service Asian-fusion restaurant that celebrated its grand opening Friday, Jan. 17 in the Market Place in Birdcage.

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