
20 ‘Little Free Libraries’ coming to Citrus Heights
Nearly two dozen birdhouse-sized neighborhood lending libraries will be popping up around Citrus Heights in April, thanks to a community vision to promote reading and the collaborative efforts of the Citrus Heights Rotary Club, the City’s History and…

Sold-out weekend fundraiser benefits Citrus Heights marching band
With horns blasting and drums beating, Citrus Heights Community Marching Band members treated a sold-out audience to an evening of music, food and raffle prizes for their 6th annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser in the Community Center, Saturday. The…

Citrus Heights organic garden to host 2nd annual plant sale
The Sylvan Ranch Community Garden will be holding its yearly Plant Sale next month, with organizers inviting the public to come see what’s been growing in their newly built greenhouse — and hopefully pick up a plant or…

Citrus Heights Marching Band to host dinner event March 21
Offering a night of spaghetti, music and raffle drawings, the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band will be hosting its annual Spaghetti Dinner on March 21 at the Community Center. Entertainment is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. with…

Weekend blood drive draws new donors with free Kings tickets
This Friday through Sunday, blood donors can pick up a pair of free tickets to a Sacramento Kings game in exchange for giving a pint of blood at one of the “bloodmobile” stations in the Sunrise Mall parking…

Picture of the week: Local shots from around Citrus Heights
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Firefighters hit streets for local burn fundraiser, safety fair
In an effort to raise funds for burn survivors, hundreds of firefighters from across the state will be out seeking to fill boots with donations at the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane this weekend during the…

Feb 21: Free opportunity to safely dump hazardous waste
Have some household chemicals or other waste you think might not be okay to put in the trash or down the sink? On February 21, Citrus Heights residents will have their first opportunity of 2015 to dispose of…

Cat adoption events seek homes for local kitties each weekend
A local cat rescue organization is working to find suitable homes for felines through its “Adopt a City Kitty” events held each weekend at the Citrus Heights Petco on Greenback Lane. “Meet your purrfect best friend ANY Saturday…

Early morning fire rips through Citrus Heights home
More than 25 fire personnel along with six fire trucks from four different stations responded early Tuesday morning to a blaze that caused “extensive damage” to a Citrus Heights home. “I was in the kitchen making coffee and…