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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

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

‘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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Citrus Heights Water District poster

CHWD Announces Student Poster Contest Winners

Jun 23, 2026 04:11PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD) recently announced the student winners of its 33rd annual student poster contest, featuring this year’s theme, “From Ripple to River.”

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Electric Golf Car Company

Electric Golf Car Company Celebrates 30 years

Jun 23, 2026 04:08PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Today’s modern golf cart isn’t made for just the course.

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Representatives from Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District

Fireworks Enforcement Ramps Up

Jun 23, 2026 03:52PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

Metro Fire highlights response capabilities, health initiatives and fourth of July enforcements at ACCESS Luncheon

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Council Decides Not to Rename Sayonara Drive

Jun 16, 2026 09:44AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the June 10 meeting, the Citrus Heights City Council held a public hearing to consider renaming Sayonara Drive.

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New Mural Celebrates America’s 250th

Jun 16, 2026 09:42AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

An exterior cove near the front entrance to Citrus Heights City Hall, at 6360 Fountain Square Drive, has been chosen to feature a new community mural which will soon honor America’s 250th birthday.

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Fun City Adventure Park Delays Opening

Jun 16, 2026 09:38AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Owners of Fun City Adventure Park in the Citrus Grove Shopping Center on Auburn Boulevard which had announced their plans to celebrate a grand opening on Thursday, June 11 were dealt a setback as a primary electrical service box for the building was vandalized.

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Habitat for Humanity of Sacramento

Habitat Families Welcomed Home

Jun 15, 2026 04:49PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Habitat for Humanity of Sacramento (HHGS) celebrated the completion of its first phase of an affordable homeownership community in the city of Citrus Heights and the organization’s largest development to date in a special morning dedication and community celebration.

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Board Approves 2026-27 Recommended Budget

Jun 15, 2026 01:45PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted on June 10 to approve the $9 billion Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27.

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Citrus Heights Serves: Safe Neighborhoods Start with Neighbors

Jun 09, 2026 10:27AM ● By MariJane Lopez-Taff, Mayor, City of Citrus Heights

As I continue my monthly series highlighting service in Citrus Heights, this month I want to focus on a form of service that happens right outside our front doors: being engaged in your neighborhood.

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Volunteers participating in the recent Big Day of Service

Volunteers Bring Mural to Life

Jun 09, 2026 10:20AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Volunteers participating in the recent Big Day of Service (BDOS) joined with staff members of Sunrise MarketPlace to help paint a colorful new mural along an exterior wall of the Pet Food Express building located at 6177 Sunrise Blvd.

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Harris Industrial Gases

Harris Industrial Gases Celebrates 90 Years

Jun 09, 2026 10:15AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

On Saturday, May 18, Kathleen Harris, 76, president of Harris Industrial Gases donned her protective glasses, put on her leather welding gloves and honored her grandfather Harold A. Harris’ legacy by lighting a cutting torch to slice a commemorative chain link celebrating the firm’s 90th year in business in Citrus Heights.

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San Juan High School Class of 2026 Celebrates Graduation

Jun 09, 2026 09:35AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The graduating class of 2026 at San Juan High School, wearing their bright red cap and gowns proudly walked down a length of the new running track of renovated McArthur Field in San Juan Stadium last Friday evening, to the opening music of “Pomp and Circumstance,” as family and friends looked on.

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colorful mural along Greenback Lane

Work on Auburn Boulevard Community Mural Wall to Resume

Jun 02, 2026 12:08PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Work on a new Auburn Boulevard community mural spelling out “Welcome to Citrus Heights” is expected to resume as a new fundraising effort is underway to offset the cost of needed painted and materials, said Gigi Rayford, director of Citrus Heights Arts who is actively leading the project.

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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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Memorial Day service

Sylvan Cemetery Service Honors Our Fallen

Jun 02, 2026 12:00PM ● By Elise Spleiss, photos by Elise Spleiss

Memorial Day at the Citrus Heights Sylvan Cemetery began a bit chilly but proved to be the perfect day to remember the 1,400 veterans buried there and to honor our veterans still serving their country.

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Council Approves Municipal and Zoning Code Updates

Jun 02, 2026 11:54AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the May 27 meeting, the Citrus Heights City Council considered a municipal code amendment regarding massage establishments.

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The Arcade Monsters Murrieta

Arcade Monsters Gobbles up Former Sunrise Rollerland

Jun 02, 2026 11:49AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Sunrise Rollerland at 6001 Sunrise Vista Drive closed in March after a 52-plus year run, but roller skating at its beloved venue may soon live on.

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Leatherby’s Family Creamery

Leatherby’s Named Small Business of the Year

Jun 02, 2026 11:43AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Assemblyman Josh Hoover recently recognized Leatherby’s Family Creamery its 2026 Small Business of the Year for California’s 7th Assembly District.

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The Citrus Heights CSAA branch has featured DMV services

CSAA Birdcage Office Celebrates Grand Opening

May 27, 2026 02:25PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The MarketPlace in Birdcage branch office of the California State Automobile Association (CSAA) in Citrus Heights celebrated the completion of a recent five-month remodel on Saturday, May 17, inviting the local community to see its fresh, new modern look.

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General Services Director Regina Cave

Regina Cave Named Top Ten Public Works Leaders in North America

May 27, 2026 12:59PM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

The City of Citrus Heights is proud to announce that General Services Director Regina Cave has been named one of the 2026 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year by the American Public Works Association (APWA), one of the highest honors in the public works profession.

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Joe Perez, owner of Greenback Treasures

Greenback Treasures Feels Competition

May 27, 2026 12:54PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Step into Greenback Treasures, a retail thrift and gift boutique at 7680 Greenback Lane, and you’ll be certain to find something special around just about every corner.

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City Opens Applications for Youth Advisory Commission

May 27, 2026 12:42PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The City of Citrus Heights is accepting applications through Friday, June 26 for a new Youth Advisory Commission.

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Memorial Day Concert

Veterans Community Center Observes Memorial Day

May 27, 2026 12:23PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The city of Citrus Heights took time to honor and remember its fallen veterans on Memorial Day 2026 in a variety of public ceremonies, gatherings and a free concert.

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Representatives from Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center attend the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce ACCESS luncheon

From Crisis to Care

May 27, 2026 12:05PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

ACCESS Citrus Heights luncheon highlights Mercy San Juan crisis unit

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World Vision Children's Parliament

Local Ministry Leader Shares Impactful Experience in Congo

May 12, 2026 02:21PM ● By Sunrise Christian Food Ministry News Release

A recent trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has left a lasting impression on local ministry April Jacek, director of Sunrise Christian Food Ministry, who witnessed first-hand the transformative work carried out by World Vision.

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