Nicole Tanoue Wins the 91st Sacramento City Amateur Women’s Golf Championship

The 91st Sacramento City Amateur Women’s Golf Championship was held June 27-28 at Bing Maloney Golf Course, drawing top amateur women golfers from across the region. Read More »

Speeding Catches Up with You: Slow the Fast Down

This July and beyond, the Citrus Heights Police Department encourages drivers to follow the speed limit and “slow the fast down.” Read More »

Council Conducts Mid-Cycle Budget Review

At its June 24 meeting, the Citrus Heights City Council held a public hearing on staff vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts. Read More »

San Juan Unified Updates E-Transportation Guidelines to Support Student Safety

As electric bikes (e-bikes), scooters and other forms of e-transportation become increasingly popular among students, the San Juan Unified Board of Education approved updated guidelines designed to support student and staff safety on school campuses on June 23. Read More »

Caltrans Receives $1.4 Million Grant to Improve Highway Safety

Caltrans announced June 29, that it received approximately $1.4 million in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to help expand and improve traffic data collection that will improve safety on the state highway system. Read More »

Sacramento County Mixed Team Championship Crowns 2026 Winners

The 2026 Sacramento County Mixed Team Championship was held Sunday, June 21 at Mather Golf Course under sunny skies and ideal playing conditions. Read More »

Students Honored with Scholarships from SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has awarded $207,750 in college scholarships to 245 students, including six from Sacramento County, through its 2026 Member Education Award scholarship program. Read More »

Women’s Basketball Welcomes Erica Adams to Coaching Staff

As UC Davis women's basketball prepares for its transition to the Mountain West Conference, head coach Jennifer Gross has strengthened her staff with the hiring of former Division I student-athlete Erica Adams as an assistant coach. Read More »

Republic FC Winger Pierre Reedy Announces Retirement

Sacramento Republic FC announced on June 29 that midfielder Pierre Reedy has elected to retire from professional soccer. Read More »

County Board Appoints Jacqueline White as Next County Superintendent of Schools

Longtime educational leader selected following planned retirement of Superintendent David Gordon Read More »

Keep Kids Safe Around Water This Summer

As temperatures rise and families look for ways to stay cool, Sacramento County reminds parents and caregivers that water safety should be a top priority throughout the summer months. Read More »

Lora Anguay Named Next SMUD CEO and General Manager

Lora Anguay, a 22-year SMUD veteran and deeply rooted community leader, has been named to succeed Paul Lau as the utility’s chief executive officer and general manager. Read More »

Renovations to Former Sunrise Rollerland Begin

New ownership of the much-beloved Sunrise Rollerland, previously owned and operated by the Neutz family for over 50 years has begun to make general renovations to the premises. Read More »

New Auburn Boulevard Gateway Arch Installed

A major construction milestone in the city’s Auburn Boulevard Phase 2 project was achieved last week with the placement of a new steel gateway arch across Auburn Boulevard near the city’s border with the city of Roseville. Read More »

River City Chorale to Form Youth Chorale

Leaders of the River City Chorale, which have shared vibrant, high-quality choral music with the greater Sacramento community for 50 years, are hoping to inspire the next generation of young singers with the startup of the River City Youth Choir, a new auditioned choir for young singers ages 10-13 which will be holding summer auditions and then start in the fall. Read More »

Mural Celebrates America’s 250th

Sacramento-area muralists Tim Lindsey and Andre Shaw, professionally known as Mammxth (pronounced Mammoth) finished their latest mural, “Welcome to Citrus Heights” in the exterior cove near the front entrance to Citrus Heights City Hall, 6360 Fountain Square Drive. Read More »

Keep Your Pets Safe This Fourth of July

For many people, the Fourth of July is a time to celebrate with family, friends and fireworks. For pets, it's often one of the scariest nights of the year. Read More »

CHPD to Host E-Bike Safety Event

Advance registration for the first of two e-bike safety courses for youth ages 10 to 18 being offered by the Citrus Heights Police Department on Saturday, July 25 at Mesa Verde High School filled up within a week of their announcement on social media, but space in a second session which will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. remains available at press time, according to the department. Read More »

‘Postcards from Citrus Heights’ Winners Announced

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.” Read More »

Citrus Heights Water District Approves No Rate Increase for the Remainder of 2026 and All of 2027

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. Read More »

City Accepting Applications for Home Repair Loan Program

The City of Citrus Heights Housing Rehabilitation Program (HRP) is currently accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis while funds are available. Read More »

CHWD Announces Student Poster Contest Winners

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.” Read More »

Electric Golf Car Company Celebrates 30 years

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

Fireworks Enforcement Ramps Up

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

Beyond the Books

10 Things to do at the Library This Summer Read More »

Latest State Budget Raises Taxes on Californians and Ignores Voter Priorities

As Californians grapple with an affordability crisis touching nearly every aspect of daily life, they deserve a state budget that addresses their struggles. Read More »

Making Every Beat Count

Metro Fire strengthens the chain of survival with HeartSafe Community initiative Read More »

California State Senate Celebrates the Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week

Senator Roger Niello (R-Fair Oaks) introduced Senate Resolution 112 to declare the week of June 14 through June 20, 2026, as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week in California. Read More »

Valley Broadcast Legends Scholarship Opportunity

The Valley Broadcast Legends (VBL), an organization comprised primarily of retired broadcasters, photographers and engineers, is pleased to offer two $500 scholarships to individuals pursuing careers in digital media. Read More »

Tabernacle Choir's Hollywood Bowl Centennial Concert Comes to Local Watch Parties

‘A Century of Song. Heard Together.’ Read More »

Sacramento County Expands Residential Fee Deferral Program to Support Housing Development

At its June 16 meeting, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution expanding the County's Residential Development Impact Fee Deferral Program to all residential projects, including eligible mixed-use developments that incorporate housing. Read More »

Jacob Giribaldi and Peyton Chan Win the 58th County Junior Championship

The 58th Sacramento County Junior Championship was held June 15-16 at Mather Golf Course. Read More »