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Citrus Nights in Citrus Heights

Sep 03, 2025 08:34AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

With a pause put on this year on the annual “Sunday Funday,” which typically takes place at Rusch Park annually each September, the city is gearing up to host a free event at Van Maren Park called Citrus Nights.

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Christy Brunken is the Family Learning Lab and Co-School founder and CEO in Citrus Heights

Family Learning Lab and Co-School Opens

Sep 03, 2025 08:29AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Family Learning Lab and Co-School, a new concept for supporting homeschooling families in Citrus Heights, has opened for fall enrollment.

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Council Approves Field Haven Lease for Animal Services

Sep 02, 2025 06:47PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Aug. 27 meeting, the Citrus Heights City Council considered leasing a city-owned property to Field Haven Feline Center, a nonprofit animal welfare agency, for the operation of a veterinary service center.

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Mesa Verde High School Leads by Example

Sep 02, 2025 06:43PM ● By By Patsy McGavock, JustServe.org

Mesa Verde High School, a Title I school in Citrus Heights, is rewriting the story of student success through family, follow-through and deep-rooted community investment.

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Vacant Commercial Property Ordinance Addressed

Aug 26, 2025 10:03AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The City of Citrus Heights addressed the growing number of vacant commercial buildings in the city by introducing its draft of a proposed commercial property re-occupancy ordinance in a public workshop Aug. 11 at City Hall.

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Andrew Saunders is pictured with members of the Citrus Heights Rotary Club.

Highway Sign Dedicated at San Juan High

Aug 26, 2025 09:57AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

With a broad smile reflective of his “Spartan Spirit,” San Juan High School Principal David Levis climbed up a pedestal in front of the school on Greenback Lane and proudly tore off the covering of a new historic Lincoln Highway placard.

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Best Utilities and Services award went to SMUD

‘Boots and Bling’ Shine

Aug 26, 2025 09:50AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Best of Citrus Heights Awards Celebrates Local Businesses

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The bar graph shows new home sales in July

New Home Sales Rebound in July

Aug 26, 2025 08:46AM ● By North State Building Industry Association News Release

July new home sales in the greater Sacramento region rebounded from June's low point, with 480 sales reported by North State Building Industry Association members, the association reported Aug. 12.

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Ukrainian Americans assemble at the Ukrainian Seventh Day Adventist Church

Ukrainian Americans Parade Gratitude

Aug 26, 2025 08:37AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Celebrations for the 34th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence on Aug. 24 culminated in a 30-mile, horn-honking convoy through Carmichael, Arden Arcade, Citrus Heights and Fair Oaks.

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Council Moves Forward with Annexation

Aug 19, 2025 08:49AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Aug. 13 meeting, the Citrus Heights City Council considered amendments to the municipal code regarding nuisance shopping carts and fireworks.

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‘Eyes in the Sky’ Help CHPD

Aug 19, 2025 08:44AM ● By Thomas J Sullivan

Citrus Heights City Council members watched attentively as a video clip embedded in the first slide of a presentation by Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte provided an up-close aerial drone’s eye view from 1,000 feet in the sky as colorful bursts from illegal fireworks lit up the July 4 skies over just one city neighborhood.

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Huge Food Drive Success

Aug 19, 2025 08:41AM ● By Elise Spleiss

This year’s Citrus Heights Grocery Outlet Independence from Hunger campaign was the most successful in its history.

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City officials at the Citrus Heights Chamber Luncheon

‘Growing with Citrus Heights’

Aug 19, 2025 08:36AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

City Manager Ash Feeney Shares Vision at ACCESS Luncheon

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Leah Miller, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento, welcomed civic leaders, sponsors, new Habitat owners and guests to the official celebration of the construction star

Time to Raise the Walls

Aug 19, 2025 08:28AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

In just two months since shovels struck the earth on June 2 to mark the start of construction of eight new homes to be built by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento (HHGS) in partnership with the City of City Heights at 7795 Sayonara Drive, the walls are now going up.

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SAFE employees Tiffany Porter of Carmichael and Joseph Mayeux of Sacramento County’s Vineyard area fold U.S. flags

SAFE Credit Union, Volunteers Prepare Flags for Retirement

Aug 18, 2025 06:42PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

SAFE Credit Union collected more than 500 flags during its second annual employee-led U.S. flag collection drive this summer.

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SMUD Median Project Removes Palm Trees on Sunrise Boulevard

Aug 12, 2025 02:12PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

An independent contractor working on behalf of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) removed eight palm trees from the traffic median along Sunrise Boulevard to support an upcoming transformer replacement project that is planned this fall, according to the utility.

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Event participants could experience the latest in electric vehicle technology, talk to electric vehicle owners about their experiences, learn about electric-vehicle charging and find out about incentives and rebates that help make electric vehicles an affordable option

SMUD Hosts Electric Vehicle “Ride and Drive” Event

Aug 12, 2025 02:03PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

With just weeks left until federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credits worth up to $7,500 end on Sept. 30, SMUD hosted a special “ride and drive” event at the Sunrise Mall during the weekly Farmer’s Market on Aug. 9 to give the community an opportunity to test drive a variety of electric vehicles and get expert guidance on tax incentives before those savings disappear.

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Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD) recently began constructing two new groundwater wells

Breaking Ground on Two New Wells

Aug 12, 2025 10:54AM ● By Citrus Heights Water District News Release

Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD) recently began constructing two new groundwater wells to improve water reliability for the community and reduce reliance on Folsom Lake during dry years.

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Reduce Electricity during Flex Alerts and Earn Bill Credits

Aug 11, 2025 05:05PM ● By MPG Staff

With temperature rising, it’s not too late to register for Power Saver Rewards, a California Public Utilities Commission program.

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Honoring the Brave

Aug 05, 2025 12:46PM ● By MPG Staff

The eighth annual Battle of the Bands and BBQ, hosted by American Legion Post 637, will be from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Historic Rusch Home and Gardens, located at 7301 Antelope Road, Citrus Heights.

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Community Invited to 911 Memorial Service

Aug 05, 2025 12:28PM ● By Sylvan Cemetery News Release

Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights started a 911 Memorial Service six years ago to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Celtic Cross Presbyterian Church in Citrus Heights is partnering with the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team

New Celtic Cross HART Lunch Café Program Launches

Aug 05, 2025 12:24PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Celtic Cross Presbyterian Church in Citrus Heights is partnering with the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) to launch a new lunch café ministry.

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The San Juan High School Class of 1920 appears on the front steps of the school along with the 1st principal, O.H. Close (second row, far left) and several teachers (back row).

Early Decades of San Juan High School Recognized

Jul 30, 2025 10:16AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

In 1912, not everyone went to high school in the rural community of Sylvan. Eighth-grade was the highest grade available in the area at the time.

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New Lincoln Highway Sign Installed

Jul 30, 2025 09:52AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Join in a public celebration of the historic Lincoln Highway’s special place in Citrus Heights history at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, as a new commemorative sign is dedicated in front of San Juan High School, 7551 Greenback Lane.

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Handheld translation device resembles a smartphone and provides real-time voice and text translation

Bridging the Language Gap with Technology

Jul 29, 2025 11:12AM ● By San Juan Unified School District Staff

Communicating with school staff can be challenging for families who are new to the country or have limited English proficiency. But a new tool introduced across San Juan Unified School District is helping to break down some of those barriers.

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Cast Your Vote for the Best of Citrus Heights

Jul 25, 2025 01:59PM ● By MPG Staff

There’s still time to vote in the 20th annual 2025 Best of Citrus Heights annual awards.

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The new mobile drop-off CLYNK recycling center in Citrus Heights features a solar panel on the roof and several drop windows for different recyclables

New Mobile Recycling Center Approved for Copperwood Square

Jul 22, 2025 05:28PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Citrus Heights city planners have approved an application submitted by Ivan Pislar and Jacie Leavitt, owners and operators of Ivan’s Recycling, LLC, to open an innovative new mobile, drop-off, self-serve CRV bag drop recycling facility in the Copperwood Square Shopping Center.

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On July 9, the Citrus Heights City Council recognized the exemplary work of two Citrus Heights American Legion Post 637 members

Making a Difference

Jul 22, 2025 05:19PM ● By Elise Spleiss

On July 9, the Citrus Heights City Council recognized the exemplary work of two Citrus Heights American Legion Post 637 members, emphasizing the importance of its partners in the city and community who are all working together to improve the lives of veterans in Citrus Heights, the state and nation.

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A long-vacant 7,500-square-foot commercial building at 7010 Sunrise Boulevard,

New Leases in Copperwood Plaza in Citrus Heights

Jul 22, 2025 05:09PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

A long-vacant 7,500-square-foot commercial building at 7010 Sunrise Blvd., which was once home to Hollywood Video, and later to an Aaron’s furniture rental store in the Copperwood Square Shopping Center in Citrus Heights, has seen a substantial amount of activity in recent weeks.

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Water district advisory committee members discussing

Water District Invites Residents to Apply to the Customer Advisory Committee

Jul 22, 2025 04:54PM ● By Citrus Heights Water District News Release

Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD) is offering a community leadership opportunity and is looking for water customers for its Customer Advisory Committee (CAC).

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attendees at the ACCESS Citrus Heights Luncheon

Your City is Tackling Crime

Jul 22, 2025 04:47PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photo by Ornella Rossi

On July 15, community leaders, local officials and business professionals gathered at the Citrus Heights Event Center for the monthly ACCESS Citrus Heights Luncheon.

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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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