Happening Tonight: City Leaders Address Community at State of the City
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Join Mayor Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa and City Manager Ashley Feeney for the 2025 State of the City address, happening tonight, November 6th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Citrus Heights City Hall! At this free community event, you’ll hear key highlights from the past year, updates on major City projects, and a look ahead at upcoming initiatives.
Before the main address, The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce will host an optional Welcome Reception from 4:30-6:00 p.m. This ticketed event provides an opportunity to connect with the community leaders, businesses, and community organizations ahead of the address. Tickets include admission along with bites from local eateries, beer, and wine.
For more information, visit our website. to purchase Welcome Reception tickets, click here. We hope to see you there!
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State of the City Address
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
6-7 p.m.
Citrus Heights City Hall
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Welcome Reception
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
Citrus Heights City Hall
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Community Loves Local for New Business of Distinction Award
Thank you everyone who voted for a local business for the first ever Business of Distinction Award! By voting, you help recognize local businesses who are a valuable part of our city’s character.
We received 36 nominations for local businesses and over 300 votes!
The first award, Civic Heights, recognizes businesses that embody the city’s core values: diversity, innovation, integrity, teamwork, respect, responsive customer service, and trust.
The winner will be announced at our State of the City event this evening!
This new quarterly program celebrates local businesses that go above and beyond to make our community stronger. Each cycle throughout the program will focus on a different theme with different ways businesses can be nominated and selected.
To learn more about the Business of Distinction Award, visit visit our website.
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CHPD Operation Holiday Cheer: Nominate a Family Today
The Citrus Heights Police Department’s 17th Annual Operation Holiday Cheer is officially underway! This community tradition brings together residents and businesses to help families in Citrus Heights who have experienced unexpected hardships this year.
Know a family in need? Nominate them by Sunday, November 23 to receive food, essentials, and holiday gifts through this uplifting program.
Want to help? You can adopt a family, donate items or funds, or drop off new, unwrapped toys and hygiene products at the CHPD through Friday, December 5. Let’s spread joy and support where it’s needed most this season!
To learn more, donate, or nominate a family, visit the CHPD Website.
Email: ohc@citrusheights.net | Call: (916) 727-4988
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Holiday Moratorium Information: Travel Safely This Holiday Season
To help ease holiday traffic and enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians, the City of Citrus Heights will soon be implementing its annual Holiday Moratoriums on key roadways.
Arterial Streets:
Construction and utility work will be restricted on major roads from 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21st (the Friday before Thanksgiving) through 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5th (the Monday after New Years). This applies to all construction activity, utility work, and transportation permits for oversize loads on the city’s main arterial streets:
- Greenback Ln, Sunrise Blvd, Auburn Blvd, Madison Ave, Sylvan Rd, Fair Oaks Blvd, San Juan Ave, Old Auburn Rd, Antelope Rd, Dewey Dr, Van Maren Ln
Residential & Collector Streets:
In addition, construction and utility work will be restricted on all residential streets during the weeks of Christmas and New Years. This will be in effect Friday, December 19th at 5:00 p.m. (the Friday before Christmas) through 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5th (the Monday after New Years).
Only emergency work will be allowed during these moratoriums. If you have questions, please contact the City’s General Services Department at (916) 727-4770.
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Save the Date: Annual Tree Lighting at City Hall
Join us for our annual Tree Lighting event on December 4th where we’ll light up the tree in front of Citrus Heights City Hall! This family-friendly event features holiday sing-alongs, hot cocoa and cookies, train rides around City Hall, and Santa’s Workshop with activities for kids. Bring your whole family for an evening of holiday cheer and a way to kick off the holiday season.
The event will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall and is free for all to attend.
Stay tuned to our website and social media channels for more information as we get closer to the event.
Interested in being a sponsor? Contact rcave@citrusheights.net for sponsorship opportunities!
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Best Lights in Citrus Heights 2025 Contest is Coming Soon
Get ready for the Best Lights in Citrus Heights! Every year, this holiday decorating contest let's neighbors nominate each other for a Best Lights in Citrus Heights award category to recognize their holiday spirit.
Once nominations close, the community gets to vote on their favorites! All nominees and category winners receive a yard sign to display at their residences.
Important dates for Best Lights in Citrus Heights:
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Nominations Open: December 1 to December 8
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Community Voting: December 9 to December 16
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Winner Yard Sign Pick Up at City Hall: December 18
Stay tuned for more details on nominating your neighbors and how to vote!
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Stay Safe & Prepared During Storm Season
As the fall weather approaches, we want to share a few storm-readiness tips with you.
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Utilize the City’s Sandbag Stations: Bring your ID to City Hall to receive 10 sandbags to fill at our two sandbag locations!
- City Hall: 6360 Fountain Square Dr, back parking lot
- C-Bar-C Park: 8275 Oak Ave
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Place leaves in your green Organic waste bin: By keeping leaves off the street, we keep our drains clear. Residents may place up to 6 bags of leaves next to their organics cart each week on collection day.
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Report flooding, down trees or out traffic signals: Use SeeClickFix to report storm-related concerns to the City.
Thank you for helping keep our City safe and clean!
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City Council Meeting
Wednesday, November 12th
@ 6 p.m.
City Council Meeting
Wednesday, November 26th
@ 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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Upcoming
City Hall Closures
Tuesday, November 6: Veterans Day
Thursday, November 27: Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 28:
Day after Thanksgiving
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Sunrise Marketplace: Fall Food Drive
Monday, November 3-14
SacRT: Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) Virtual Public Webinar
Wednesday, November 5
City of Citrus Heights: State of the City
Thursday, November 6
Citrus Heights: Veterans Day Ceremony
Tuesday, November 11
SacRT: Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) In-Person Public Workshop
Tuesday, November 18
Single Mom Strong: Annual Friendsgiving
Thursday, November 20
If you'd like to see your event posted, sign up for Connect Citrus Heights here.
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Art in City Hall Exhibit Brings Creativity to Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights Arts, in partnership with the City of Citrus Heights, is proud to present Art in City Hall. This new exhibition transforms our public spaces into a gallery celebrating local creativity.
This exhibit opened at the end of last month and features works by talented local artists, showcasing the incredible depth of artistry within our community. From paintings to photography to scultures, visitors can enjoy an inspiring display right inside City Hall.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to stop by, explore the art, and experience how creativity can bring warmth, color, and community spirit to our shared spaces.
Learn more about Citrus Heights Arts and future opportunities to get involved visit citrusheightsarts.org.
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You Ask, We Answer
Where we answer common
resident questions
Q: What is FlashVote and how to I sign up?
A: FlashVote is a quick and easy way for Citrus Heights residents to share their opinions with the City. Once you sign up, you’ll receive short, anonymous surveys by email or text a few times per year—each takes about a minute to complete. Your feedback helps City leaders make informed decisions about programs, services, and community priorities.
Sign up in less than a minute here!
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From Sacramento County: Federal Shutdown’s Impact on CalFresh
To help residents access food resources, SacRT is offering free rides to food distribution centers for individuals who present an EBT card and the accompanying flyer.
Meanwhile, the County continues to provide updates on verified information through ha.saccounty.gov and shares on our social media platforms.
Sacramento County Webpage
Local Food Finder
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6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916) 725-2448
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