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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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Ribbon cutting event for business House to Home moving
Movers Manage Life-Changing Events

Jun 23, 2025 05:41PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner,

A career change for two certified nurse assistants birthed a company that specializes in helping seniors downsize or move to assisted-living communities.

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A Message on Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights

Jun 23, 2025 03:52PM ● By Ashley J. Feeney, Citrus Heights City Manager

From the Desk of City Manager, Ash Feeney

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Council Approves Balanced Two-Year Budget

Jun 17, 2025 03:20PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

During the June 11 meeting, Citrus Heights City Council considered various items on the consent calendar, including a 1.3% cost-of-living increase for the city’s administrative services director, community development director, economic development and community engagement director, and general services director.

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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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Student Davyd Umanets, their teacher Sara Opeyany, and fellow project team members student Diamond Klaner-Swaffar and Madison Klaner-Swaffar at last month’s Citrus Heights Tools of the Trade in Van Maren Park.
Lichen Students Create Model Cities

Jun 17, 2025 03:10PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Individual teams of seventh- and eighth-grade students at Lichen K-8 School in Citrus Heights applied both their imagination and their creativity over three individual trimesters this past school year to design and create their vision of an eco-friendly model city of tomorrow.

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Getting ready for the Best of Citrus Heights Awards are, from left, Renee Larscheid, chamber membership director and office administrator, and Sheri Merrick, executive director of the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce
Best of Citrus Heights Voting Starts Soon

Jun 17, 2025 02:55PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

It’s time for the 20th annual 2025 Best of Citrus Heights annual awards.

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Construction Workers
Full Closure of Eastbound U.S. Highway 50 June 13-17 in West Sacramento

Jun 13, 2025 10:33AM ● By Caltrans News Release

Caltrans is alerting motorists of the 79-hour closure as part of the ongoing $280 million Interstate 80 (I-80) and U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Yolo County.

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A herd of more than 500 goats will graze in approximately seven open space areas
Goats Return to Work

Jun 11, 2025 09:08AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Those lovable four-legged landscapers are back and they’re ready to mow down some serious weeds the all-natural way.

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Co-founders and partners, Breanna White and Marcio Santos, each of whom have been individually touched by the shadow of domestic violence, have opened Impact Thrift in the Pratt Station Shopping Plaza
Impact Thrift Store Opens

Jun 11, 2025 08:55AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Impact Thrift, a new for-profit thrift store that seeks to empower women who have been adversely affected by domestic violence, recently opened in the Pratt Station Shopping Plaza at 7525 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights.

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Family enjoying ice cream at the City Scoop Ice Cream event
City Scoop Ice Cream Event Returns

Jun 11, 2025 08:49AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The rear parking area of San Juan High School on Greenback Lane, adjacent to the swimming pool was turned into an informal ice cream parlor on Wednesday, June 4 as the city of Citrus Heights hosted its first of its three-summer family-friendly City Scoop ice cream socials.

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Band CC Seger entertains the crowd at a previous year’s Stars & Stripes Celebration
Celebrate Stars and Stripes

Jun 11, 2025 08:38AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Join the City of Citrus Heights for its third Annual Stars & Stripes Celebration taking place at Van Maren Park at 6601 Thalia Way, starting at 6 p.m. June 28.

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Contestants Sophia Richards (left), Liliana Hodges (middle) and Lyra Rutherford (right) stand with board members from the Citrus Heights Water District for their annual poster contest about the natural process of water
Citrus Heights Water District Recognizes Young Artists

Jun 03, 2025 03:23PM ● By Citrus Heights Water District News Release

The Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD) announced the winners of its annual Water Awareness Poster Contest, which featured the theme “The Traveling Water Droplet.”

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Graduating seniors Tristyn Scott (center left) and Makenzie Dawson were awarded the 2025 Sustainability Scholarship, granted through Republic Services in partnership with the City of Citrus Heights and the San Juan Education Foundation
Council Honors 2025 Sustainability Scholarship Winners

Jun 03, 2025 03:18PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the May 28 Citrus Heights City Council meeting, waste management agency Republic Services presented some highlights from 2024.

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Some 14 gold-plated shovels struck the earth on the morning of June 2, marking the start of construction of eight new homes.
Sayonara Habitat for Humanity Project Breaks Ground

Jun 03, 2025 03:09PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Some 14 gold-plated shovels struck the earth the morning of June 2, marking the start of construction of eight new homes being built by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento in partnership with the City of City Heights at 7795 Sayonara Drive.

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Timothy “Chip” Dale, Ed.D., has been named the district’s next deputy superintendent of schools and student support
San Juan Unified Names Two New Leaders to District Leadership Team

Jun 03, 2025 10:49AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

The San Juan Unified School District has appointed two experienced leaders to key positions on its executive leadership team following a robust search and selection process.

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During the 12th annual Spirit Of San Juan Awards on May 8 ceremony, six honorees were recognized for exhibiting exceptional character, removing barriers and providing an inclusive environment for all.
Six Honorees Recognized for Exhibiting Their Exceptional Character

Jun 03, 2025 10:27AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

San Juan Unified School District rolled out the red carpet at San Juan High School’s Theater on May 8 for the 12th annual Spirit of San Juan Awards.

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The free public event provided plenty of opportunities to learn about a wide range of career opportunities in civil service which help “build the future of public works.”
‘Tools of the Trade’ Event Showcases Gear and Careers

May 29, 2025 09:50AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The City of Citrus Heights hosted its fourth annual “Tools of the Trade” event, formerly the Public Works Showcase, the afternoon of May 8 at Van Maren Park, not far from Citrus Heights City Hall.

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During the 12th annual Spirit Of San Juan Awards on May 8 ceremony, six honorees were recognized for exhibiting exceptional character, removing barriers and providing an inclusive environment for all.
Spirit of San Juan Awards Recognizes Six Honorees

May 29, 2025 09:42AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

San Juan Unified School District rolled out the red carpet at San Juan High School’s Theater on May 8 for the 12th annual Spirit of San Juan Awards

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2025 STARS Hall of Fame and Awards Open for Nominations

May 29, 2025 09:35AM ● By San Juan Education Foundation News Release

Creating connections, inspiring collaboration, and cultivating community, the mission of the San Juan Education Foundation is to harness the combined power of philanthropy and partnership to propel student achievement and enrich the lives of educators.

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Ted Miyashiro, president of the Sylvan Ranch Community Garden
Community Garden Plants Joy

May 29, 2025 09:29AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The sense of satisfaction in cultivating the Sylvan Ranch Community Garden’s rich soil in Citrus Heights to grow fruits and vegetables is something its members know especially well.

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San Juan High School staff, students and community members celebrated the May 20 groundbreaking of the school’s stadium modernization project
Breaking Ground on Stadium Project

May 29, 2025 09:23AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

San Juan High School hit a significant milestone on May 20 as students, staff and community members celebrated the official groundbreaking of the school’s stadium modernization project.

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Mathnasium, a new after-school mathematics tutoring center serving Citrus Heights and nearby Fair Oaks, celebrated its grand opening with a public ribbon cutting ceremony
Mathnasium Opens in Citrus Heights

May 06, 2025 03:31PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Mathnasium, a new after-school mathematics tutoring center serving Citrus Heights and nearby Fair Oaks, celebrated its grand opening recently with a public ribbon cutting ceremony.

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For the third year, Mesa Verde High School has partnered with SAFE Credit Union to bring the Budget Cents program to their campus
Students Practice Real-World Budgeting Skills

May 06, 2025 03:16PM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Twelfth-grade students at Mesa Verde High School got a taste of real-world financial decision-making during the Budget Cents program on April 23, a hands-on simulation aimed at building budgeting and money management skills before graduation.

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Building Bonds

May 06, 2025 03:00PM ● By MPG Staff

Citrus Heights Launches ‘PAL in the Park’

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Workshop attendees previewed sketches of roundabout designs that could be placed at intersections of Old Auburn Way and Wachtel Road; Old Auburn Road and Oakwood Hills Circle; and Argo and Old Auburn Road.
Gateway Project to Improve Old Auburn Road and Wachtel Way

May 06, 2025 02:01PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Planned improvements to roads and pathways along Old Auburn Road and Wachtel Way are expected to start in 2028, as part of the city of Citrus Height’s Gateway Activation Project (GAP).

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Citrus Heights City Council honors local volunteers with proclamation
Council Proclamations Recognize Importance of Volunteers, Building Safety, Fair Housing

Apr 29, 2025 01:40PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Citrus Heights City Council issued three proclamations at its April 23 meeting to raise awareness about volunteers, building safety and fair housing.

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City Council chamber meeting to deliberate the future of Sunrise Mall
Conrad Drops Plan to Buy Additional Sunrise Mall Acreage

Apr 29, 2025 01:30PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Sacramento real estate investor Ethan Conrad, CEO of Ethan Conrad Properties, has dropped his plans to buy an additional 50 acres of the Sunrise Mall.

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Children use shovels to dig and plant trees
‘Chip In’ Event Celebrates Earth Day

Apr 29, 2025 01:20PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The city of Citrus Heights celebrated Earth Day from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 22 with a special volunteer “Chip-In” event that revitalized bark and general landscaping outside the Citrus Heights Police Department headquarters at 6315 Fountain Square Drive.

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Sean Melby, teaching theater at Mesa Verde High School
My San Juan Story

Apr 23, 2025 09:40AM ● By San Juan Unified School District News Release

Mesa Verde Alum Returns to Lead Theater Program

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Galaxy Game Café Celebrates First Anniversary

Apr 22, 2025 05:01PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Galaxy Game Café, a unique family-owned play space and display gallery at 7700 Sunrise Blvd., Suite 1900 in Citrus Heights, continues to celebrate its recent first anniversary by hosting a special Star Wars-themed celebration weekend on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4.

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Big Day of Service Opens Volunteer Registration

Apr 22, 2025 04:52PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Grab a friend, bring your family and help beautify the communities of Fair Oaks, Citrus Heights and Orangevale together during the seventh annual Big Day of Service (BDOS) on May 17.

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Making Community Life Richer

Apr 22, 2025 04:42PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Local leaders and business professionals at the April 15 Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon listened attentively to the guest speaker describe the Sunrise Recreation and Park District’s events and facilities that enrich community life and drive economic growth and transformation in Citrus Heights.

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Citrus Heights Event Center Celebrates Renaming

Apr 22, 2025 04:33PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Citrus Heights Mayor Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa held the large scissors provided by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce gently in her hands, waiting for a group photo to be taken, celebrating the renaming of the Citrus Heights Community Center to the Citrus Heights Event Center on April 16.

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Dash for Dwelling

Apr 22, 2025 03:47PM ● By Rotary Club of Citrus Heights News Release

5K Fun Run and Walk

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