Citrus Heights Historical Society

08/22/2026

What's happening with the Sunrise Mall? Here's a story you may enjoy from the Citrus Heights Sentinel.

In the mid-1990s, during the height of indoor malls, a model train set built around the fountains in the main corridor of Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights entertained patrons of all ages for 12 hours a day, seven days a week.

07/16/2026

Citrus Heights Historical Society Quarterly Presentation!
August 6, 2026, at 6:00pm
Citrus Heights City Hall, 6367 Fountain Square Drive
FREE Admission and Light Refreshments!

“Mornings on Fair Oaks Bridge, Watching Wildlife at the Lower American River” by Janice Kelley

05/22/2026

Citrus Heights Historical Society president Larry Fritz was doing what he loves to do... sharing the history of our region. 🙂

04/30/2026

Citrus Heights Historical Society ~ QUARTERLY PRESENTATION!
"History of Water in Citrus Heights" ~ May 7, 2026 6:00pm at at Citrus Heights, City Hall, 6360 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights

04/14/2026

Citrus Heights Historical Society
QUARTERLY PRESENTATION!
"History of Water in Citrus Heights"
Thursday, May 7, 2026 6:00pm

Our region is an arid desert much of the year. Yet we have enough water all year-round. How does this happen?

Retired Citrus Heights Water District General Manager Bob Churchill takes us back to Gold Rush era water canals and shows how they evolved to the modern water system we have today. Bob is joined by Jason Aliviar of the California American Water Company and Dan York, General Manager of the Sacramento Suburban Water District.

JOIN US for a free evening presentation by a group of professionals serving the Citrus Heights area with water and hear the history of how our dry terrain became a lush farm and family oasis. May 7th, 6pm at City Hall. Refreshments offered, bring a friend!

03/30/2026

Sharing news article by Sara Beth Williams - Citrus Heights Sentinel.

"One of the oldest living residents of Citrus Heights recently marked a major milestone, celebrating his 100th birthday. "

"Ted Mitchell, whose family name has long been associated with the region’s agricultural and development history, celebrated turning 100 during a gathering held Sunday, March 15, at Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse."

Picture courtesy of Larry Fritz, President of the Citrus Heights Historical Society

One of the oldest living residents of Citrus Heights recently marked a major milestone, celebrating his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends...