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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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Rosario Rodriguez Sworn in as Sacramento County Supervisor

Jan 14, 2025 01:06PM ● By Office of County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez News Release

On Jan. 7, Rosario Rodriguez took the oath of office, officially beginning her tenure as the Sacramento County Supervisor for District 4.

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City Council Honors Work of Neighborhood Areas

Jan 14, 2025 01:00PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

The Citrus Heights City Council at its Jan. 8 meeting declared January as Neighborhood Area Awareness Month.

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Rusch Park Public Bathrooms Reopen

Jan 14, 2025 12:54PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Rusch Park’s outside public bathrooms officially “flushed” in the year, reopening after being closed since last February due to repeated vandalism incidents.

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SAFE Sponsors 'Bigs and Littles' at the Ballet

Jan 14, 2025 12:48PM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

Matches from Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area experienced the magic of Sacramento Ballet’s Nutcracker by invitation of SAFE Credit Union this holiday season.

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Homeless Persons Memorial Day Vigil Hits Home for Many

Jan 07, 2025 05:19PM ● By Elise Spleiss

The winter solstice, Dec. 21, is the longest night of the year. In many cities, this day is set aside to remember and honor individuals who have died while experiencing homelessness.

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Feed the Homeless Event Helps 100 Residents

Jan 07, 2025 05:15PM ● By Elise Spleiss

American Legion Post 637 members and friends recently gathered in front of the Texas Roadhouse in Citrus Heights for their sixth annual holiday Feed the Homeless event.

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Chamber Moves to New Office

Jan 07, 2025 05:11PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce ended 2024 with a move to a new office in the Greenfair Plaza at 8091 Greenback Lane, Suite F, near the corner of Fair Oaks and Sunrise Boulevard, where the Chamber has signed a three-year lease.

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Keeping the Kids Busy

Jan 07, 2025 05:06PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos Thomas J. Sullivan

The Sayonara Center, home to a popular after-school program for youth in first to 12th grades in Citrus Heights, has welcomed youth from a very challenged community to spend their afternoons in a safe, drug-free, violence-free place since opening in 2004.

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