Citrus Heights Messenger

09/13/2025

Ready for takeoff? Big things are happening at Mather Airport! EVA Flight Training Academy is breaking new ground with a state-of-the-art dormitory for aspiring pilots.

Check out the full story here! 👇

Exciting changes are on the horizon at Mather Airport, where the EVA Flight Training Academy has broken ground on its newest project: a four-story student dormitory.

09/12/2025

09/12/2025

Cal Expo and Sacramento State have teamed up to explore the future of football in our community. The Cal Expo Grandstand could soon be transformed into a new home for the Hornets.

Read all about it here! What do you think about this exciting partnership? 👇

Cal Expo, in partnership with California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) is kicking off the exploration of a new chapter for Hornet football.

09/12/2025

09/12/2025

The inaugural Battle Buddy Pilot Program, hosted by Stars and Stripes Dog Rescue, wrapped up this month with incredible success.

“I didn’t just train my dog; I found my peace,” said one veteran, a sentiment that perfectly captures the spirit of this transformative program."

Check it out here! 👇

Battle Buddy Program Transforms Lives

09/11/2025

Gunnery Sergeant Stuart McIntyre, known as ‘Sergeant McIntyre’ 85 years ago, marked his 100th birthday on Aug. 20 at the VFW Post 6158 in Fair Oaks.

Take a look! 👇

Marine Stuart McIntyre Celebrates His Birthday Among Friends

09/11/2025

🎪🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉🎪

We're giving away Arena Side Pass tickets to the Circus Vargas in Roseville! 🤹‍♀️🎪

To enter:

Tell us your favorite thing about the Citrus Heights Messenger newspaper in the comments below! 📰👇

The first 4 people to comment will each win two tickets to the circus! 🎟️🎟️

Important info:

Pick up your tickets at our Carmichael office (2508 Garfield Ave) during business hours (Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM) 📍

Tickets are limited, so don’t wait—comment now!

09/11/2025

Did you know you have the right to be notified about pesticide use at your child’s school? California Safe Schools is reminding parents, guardians, teachers, and staff to file the Right to Know Pesticide Use Notification form at the start of the school year.

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California Safe Schools, a nonprofit organization dedicated to children's environmental health and safety, reminds parents, guardians, teachers and school staff at all California K-12 public schools and childcare centers to file the Right to Know ...

09/11/2025

The iconic Marie Callender’s restaurant, a beloved spot on Sunrise Boulevard since the early 1980s, has been demolished to make way for a new restaurant.

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Once a much-loved destination along Citrus Height’s “restaurant row” on Sunrise Boulevard, the vacant 9,372-square-foot Marie Callender’s restaurant, built in 1978 and opened in the early 1980s, was recently demolished by its new owner, Patterson ...

09/10/2025

Six deserving students at American River College were awarded $2,000 scholarships by the Retired Teachers Scholarship Foundation.

Read all about it here! 👇

In June, a total of six American River College (ARC) students each received a $2,000 scholarship from the Retired Teachers Scholarship Foundation, Inc. (RTSF) of the Sacramento Northeast Division 75 of the California Retired Teachers Association (...

09/10/2025

A decade of love, care, and over 61,000 new beginnings! The Anderson Lucchetti Women's and Children's Center at Sutter Medical Center has been welcoming families since 2015.

Read all about it here! 👇

More than 61,605 Babies Delivered There So Far