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Thank you to everyone who came out to our first City Scoop of the season yesterday! It was a great evening at San Juan High School. City leaders, community partners and residents kicked off the event series by connecting over ice cream and learning more about city initiatives and their neighborhoods.
A special thank you to our ice cream sponsor, our local Sam’s Club, for helping make the event extra sweet!
If you missed it, there are still two more chances to join us this summer:
- Wednesday, July 16 at Van Maren Park
- Wednesday, August 20 at Mesa Verde High School
- Each City Scoop is from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
City Scoop is a free, family-friendly event where residents can enjoy ice cream, meet City leaders, and engage in casual conversations about local topics. We hope to see you there!
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Love Local: Support Citrus Heights Businesses
With construction underway on Auburn Boulevard, now’s the time to show extra love to the businesses that make our city shine.
Our new Love Local video series highlights a different Citrus Heights business every Sunday—reminding residents to shop local, share their stories, and support community pride.
Watch the first two videos now:
Follow us on social media to see who’s featured next—and help us #LoveLocal!
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Goats Have Arrived in Citrus Heights!
Our seasonal grazing crew is here! 500 goats are currently hard at work in the Navion/Twin Creek open space, helping reduce fire risk and clear overgrown vegetation in a safe, eco-friendly way.
Another 500 goats will arrive in the coming days and begin grazing at Twin Oaks/Moss Oak open space. This natural approach to fire mitigation avoids the use of heavy machinery and chemicals.
Keep an eye out as the goats move through other open space areas in the weeks ahead, including:
- Sayonara open space
- City-owned Coronado/Sylvan properties
- Behind City Hall
- Matheny Open Space
Follow the City’s social media channels for updates and sightings of our hardworking herd!
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Stars & Stripes Celebration Returns Saturday, June 28!
Mark your calendar for an evening of fun and fireworks at the third annual Stars & Stripes Celebration, happening Saturday, June 28 at Van Maren Park from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
This free, family-friendly Independence Day celebration will feature live music from Mercy and the Heartbeats on the Republic Services Stage, serving up a mix of high-energy hits to get you dancing all night long.
Enjoy tasty eats from local food truck favorites, including Fry Guys, San Tacos, and Pancho Villa BBQ, as well as additional delicious options on-site.
Little ones will love the Kids Zone, hosted by the Sunrise Recreation & Park District and the Citrus Heights Police Activities League, featuring face painting, games, and fun activities for all ages.
The night concludes with a fireworks finale at 9:45 p.m., illuminating the sky in true patriotic style.
To learn more, visit the Stars & Stripes webpage or text “HELLO” to 844-95-HELLO (43556) for event alerts and updates.
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Groundbreaking Celebrates New Affordable Housing in Citrus Heights
On Monday, June 2, the City of Citrus Heights and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento broke ground on a 26-home affordable housing development on Sayonara Drive.
The event marked a major milestone in the neighborhood’s revitalization and was attended by community members, Habitat partners, and elected officials, including Congressman Ami Bera, Mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa, City Councilmembers, and City Manager Ashley Feeney.
Selected families will contribute sweat equity to help build the homes and become first-time homeowners.
This project is the largest of its kind in Citrus Heights and a key step toward expanding long-term affordable housing in the community.
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Your Voice, Your City: Join FlashVote
Want to help shape decisions in Citrus Heights? FlashVote makes it quick and easy. Just a few times a year, you’ll get short, 3-minute surveys on City projects, priorities, and community ideas.
Your feedback helps guide real action, past topics have included:
- Code enforcement
- City communications
- Economic development
Sign up today to join the Citrus Heights FlashVote community—and make sure your voice is heard on what matters most.
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Help Shape the Future of the Gateway!
The City of Citrus Heights is excited to share the latest update on our Gateway Activation Project (GAP)! On Tuesday, April 29, we held our first community workshop at Big Oak Mobile Home Park. If you weren’t able to attend the workshop in person, there’s still time to get involved! A summary of the meeting is now available, including the presentation materials and key takeaways.
We’re seeking final input through a brief community survey. The Gateway Activation Project Feedback Survey will be open from June 1 to June 17, and we encourage all residents to take a few minutes to share their thoughts. Your feedback will help us fine-tune the plan and ensure it aligns with what our community wants to see.
Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/FeedbackSurveyGAP.
To continue the conversation and connect with even more community members, we’ll also be hosting a pop-up event on Saturday, June 14, along Old Auburn Multi-Use Trail near Big Oak Mobile Home Park. Stop by anytime between 8:00 AM and 11:30 AM to meet the project team, view informational displays, and share your input in person. We’d love to hear from you!
With your involvement, we’re one step closer to creating a more welcoming, connected, and vibrant Gateway for Citrus Heights!
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Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, June 10
@ 6 p.m.
City Council Meeting
Wednesday, June 11
@ 6 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, June 24
@ 6 p.m.
City Council Meeting
Wednesday, June 25
@ 6 p.m.
Please note that meetings are subject to change. Visit
CitrusHeights.net for updates. All meetings are held at City Hall: 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
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Galaxy Game Cafe: Social Game Night
Fridays, June 6, 13, 20, 27
Galaxy Game Cafe: Ghostbusters Day
Saturday, June 7
Sunrise Recreation & Parks District: Bowl & Swim #1
Monday, June 9- Friday, June 13
Extreme Martial Arts Center: Summer Camp
Monday, June 23-Thursday, June 26
City of Citrus Heights: Stars & Stripes Celebration
Saturday, June 28
If you'd like to see your event posted, sign up for Connect Citrus Heights here.
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You Ask, We Answer
Where we answer common
resident questions
Q: Does the city offer a cooling center?
A: Yes. When temperatures reach 100° or higher, the Citrus Heights Police Department lobby (6315 Fountain Square Drive) serves as a cooling center.
The center opens no earlier than 8 p.m. and remains available until temperatures drop below 100°. Please note: pets are not allowed inside the lobby.
For additional regional cooling center locations, visit here.
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Citrus Heights Recognized as a Tree City for Seventh Consecutive Year
We’re proud to share that Citrus Heights has once again been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for our commitment to growing and maintaining a healthy urban forest.
This national designation highlights the City’s ongoing efforts to plant and care for trees that benefit our community through improving air quality, reducing heat, enhancing property values, and creating spaces that support health and well-being.
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6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 725-2448
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