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A Message on the City’s Budget in Brief

Sep 29, 2026 09:29AM ● By Ash Feeney, City Manager, City of Citrus Heights

This summer, the City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget.

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Duchess & Teacups: A Time for Tea

Sep 29, 2026 08:29AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Pinkies up. It’s time for tea.

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CHWD Appoints Acting General Manager

Sep 28, 2026 12:58PM ● By Citrus Heights Water District News Release

Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD/District) has appointed Melissa “Missy” Pieri, P.E. as Acting General Manager, effective Sept. 24.

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Encore Chamber Ensemble Seeks New Members

Sep 28, 2026 12:38PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Have you considered taking your violin, viola, cello or double bass out of its case after years of gathering dust and playing once again?

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Citrus Heights Mayor, MariJane Lopez-Taff presenting Constitution Week Proclamation

Constitution Week Observed at Veterans Community Center

Sep 28, 2026 12:23PM ● By National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) News Release

On Sept. 17, the General John A. Sutter Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) celebrated Constitution Week with the Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights.

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Citrus Heights Water District General Manager Announces Retirement

Sep 22, 2026 09:58AM ● By Citrus Heights Water District News Release

After more than 20 years of service to the Citrus Heights community, including a decade as general manager of Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD), Hilary Straus has announced his retirement effective Sept. 30.

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Expo Highlights Healthcare Affordability, Innovation and the Growing Role of AI

Sep 21, 2026 03:38PM ● By California Agents and Heath Insurance Professionals News Release

Healthcare professionals from across California gathered Wednesday, Aug. 26, for the California Agents and Health Insurance Professionals Northern California (CAHIP NorCal) Business Expo, “Stronger Together,” for a day of education, conversation and collaboration.

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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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Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte (left) joined Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sheri Merrick

Crime Is Down, the Work Continues

Sep 21, 2026 03:03PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Police chief discusses crime, staffing and business safety at ACCESS luncheon

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Miller’s Ace Hardware Supports State Lawn and Garden Equipment Recycling Program

Sep 15, 2026 10:35AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Jessica Greenfield, owner and operator of Miller’s Ace Hardware, is helping raise awareness of Sacramento County’s Charlene McGhee Memorial Lawn and Garden Program, a program for which her store is a certified local vendor.

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New Preserves Held by Land Trust Protect Open Space in Sacramento County

Sep 14, 2026 11:57AM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

Sacramento Valley Conservancy (SVC) added two new open space preserves to the system of protected lands in Sacramento County this summer, one protecting blue oak woodlands and the other open grasslands for Swainson’s Hawk foraging.

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Fiscal Year 2026-27 Revised Recommended Budget Available

Sep 08, 2026 10:04AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will begin Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Revised Recommended Budget hearings on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 9:30 a.m. in Board Chambers in the Sacramento County Administration building, located at 700 H Street, Sacramento, 95814. If necessary, hearings will continue on Sept. 9,10 and 11 at the same time and location.

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Citrus Heights Water District Launches New Utility Billing System

Sep 01, 2026 11:24AM ● By Citrus Heights Water District News Release

Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD) launched a new utility billing system and online payment portal on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.

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Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Phase II Dedicated

Sep 01, 2026 11:12AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

“Auburn Boulevard has a proud new chapter,” said Citrus Heights Mayor MariJane Lopez-Taff.

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Income-Qualified Homeowners Among Those Eligible to Access Remaining State Solar and Battery Funds

Aug 31, 2026 03:51PM ● By Haven Energy News Release

Haven Energy is helping eligible California homeowners across participating publicly owned utilities access state funding that can cover the cost of home battery systems

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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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Chamber of Commerce Announces Launch of Citrus Heights Business Watch

Aug 25, 2026 12:13PM ● By Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce News Release

Initiative will connect businesses, law enforcement and community partners

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You are Invited to the 9/11 Memorial Service

Aug 25, 2026 12:10PM ● By Sylvan Cemetery News Release

Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights started a 9/11 Memorial Service seven years ago to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

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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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Next Phase of Arcade Creek Trail Planned

Aug 25, 2026 12:00PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The City of Citrus Heights held a free evening workshop last Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the Sayonara Community Center on Sayonara Drive providing the public with an update on the next phase of the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail.

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Grocery Outlet Celebrates 80th Year

Aug 25, 2026 11:34AM ● By Elise Spleiss

This year’s Citrus Heights Grocery Outlet Bargain Market 6059 Independence from Hunger campaign was a very special one.

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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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EMD Offers Free Training for Local Businesses

Aug 24, 2026 12:57PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Businesses that handle hazardous materials can strengthen their compliance knowledge through a series of free, in-person training courses offered by the Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD).

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Nurses Train Together to Strengthen Disaster Response Skills

Aug 24, 2026 12:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

More than 75 nurses from across Sacramento County came together last week at Sacramento State's Nursing Simulation Laboratory to strengthen the clinical skills needed when responding to disasters and public health emergencies.

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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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MMS Strategies Honored with FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award

Aug 03, 2026 03:18PM ● By FBI Sacramento News Release

On July 28, the FBI Sacramento Field Office honored MMS Strategies, LLC, a Sacramento-based consulting firm, with the local FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) for their collaborative partnership in support of the FBI’s mission to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution. Michelle Smira, founder and chief executive officer for MMS Strategies, accepted the award.

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Sustainable Business Awards and Resource Expo

Jul 27, 2026 12:06PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Office of Economic Development's Business Environmental Resource Center will recognize local businesses advancing sustainability and environmental stewardship during the Sustainable Business Awards and Resource Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mack Powell Event Center in Sacramento.

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DPR Releases Final Findings from State-Funded Fumigant Alternatives Study

Jul 27, 2026 12:00PM ● By California Department of Pesticide Regulation News Release

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released the fourth and final component of a multi-part study exploring alternatives to fumigant pesticides.

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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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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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Court Injunction Pauses New Gaming Regulations

Jul 20, 2026 01:08PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

California cardrooms including Stones Casino in Citrus Heights can continue to legally offer blackjack-style games after a San Francisco Superior Court judge on Thursday, May 21, blocked the enforcement of new state regulations which would have effectively banned them.

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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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‘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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Citrus Heights Water District Approves No Rate Increase for the Remainder of 2026 and All of 2027

Jun 23, 2026 04:17PM ● By Citrus Heights Water District News Release

Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD) Board of Directors voted on May 18 to approve no water rate increase for the remainder of 2026 and all of 2027, a move that keeps its water rates below the regional average for more than 10 consecutive years.

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City Accepting Applications for Home Repair Loan Program

Jun 23, 2026 04:14PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The City of Citrus Heights Housing Rehabilitation Program (HRP) is currently accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis while funds are available.

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