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2024 Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 24-30

Latest Citrus Heights Police Logs show an increase in disturbances and suspicious circumstances, while showing a decrease in code enforcement and vehicle violations…

More in-person vote centers open up in Citrus Heights. How’s the turnout?

As Election Day approaches, more voting center locations in Citrus Heights opened for in-person voting on Saturday…

New EV dealership proposed for vacant Citrus Heights storefront

A proposal to breathe new life into the vacant building once home to Big Lots could bring an electric vehicle dealership to Citrus Heights if an amendment to the city’s…

Citrus Bowl: Spartans and Mavericks battle rain, each other Friday night

Despite bringing on a new head coach, the San Juan High School Spartans faced a tough loss in a rainy Citrus Bowl finale against Mesa Verde Friday night…

Weekly meal for unhoused in Citrus Heights forced to end, for now

A weekly distribution of a hot meal to unhoused individuals at the Stock Ranch Nature Preserve was forced to end last month, according to event organizers…

OPINION: What the Sunrise Mall really needs

With the Citrus Heights City Council set to review an amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan later this month, it seems appropriate to examine what Sunrise Mall truly needs…

Head-on collision leads to brief closure of Old Auburn Road

Two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision on Old Auburn Road in Citrus Heights on Friday afternoon…

Vacant Walgreens in Citrus Heights to get new tenant

The Skechers store currently located in the Citrus Town Center will soon be moving to the former site of a nearby Walgreens at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback…

Plans move forward for new food truck plaza in Citrus Heights

Drivers traveling past the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Twin Oaks Avenue recently may have noticed fencing removed and weeds cleared from the lot, as the owner prepares for turning…

Citrus Heights Events: What’s happening in November?

With cooler weather finally arriving, Citrus Heights is gearing up for the holiday season with arts and crafts fairs, carnivals, a concert, and a Thanksgiving gathering this month…

Man arrested, released, after felony DUI and hit-and-run

A 49-year-old man was arrested Sunday in Citrus Heights on charges of felony DUI and felony hit-and-run resulting in minor injuries. The suspect was released the next day…

CHPD: Woman atop car blocks traffic at busy intersection

A heavy police presence could be seen Tuesday night at Sunrise Boulevard and Old Auburn Road after Citrus Heights police said a 38-year-old woman was found on top of her…

First stage of construction nears completion for San Juan Avenue project

Phase 1A of the San Juan Complete Streets project is nearly complete, according to the city…

2024 State of the City address set for Nov. 14

Citrus Heights Mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa along with City Manager Ash Feeney will present the annual State of the City address on Nov. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at City…

Frost to hold final Citrus Heights Community Meeting, with incoming supervisor

Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost is holding a final Citrus Heights Community Meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, before her term expires at the end of 2024…

Funding: A look behind each Citrus Heights City Council candidate’s campaign

The latest reported campaign filing disclosures show just over $11,000 going toward local City Council candidate campaigns, compared to the elections in 2022, where more than $100,000 was poured into…

LETTER: Daytime roadwork in Citrus Heights is a drag

By Mark Mitchell, Citrus Heights– I realize that the City/County are trying to get in as much road construction as possible before the rains come. Here’s my issue regarding this..

2024 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 17-23

The latest Citrus Heights Police Logs show an increase in code enforcement and disturbances, while showing a decrease in animal control calls, traffic accidents and suspicious circumstances..

Q&A: Is the new Handel’s Ice Cream in Citrus Heights or Fair Oaks?

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream recently opened a new location on the outskirts of town with a business address listed in Citrus Heights — but the company’s website indicates the business…

Amazon Fresh store in Citrus Heights plans November opening date

Amazon Fresh in Citrus Heights is planning to open next month…

Citrus Heights approves $600k plan to fund nonprofits, infrastructure

The Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a final draft of the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Plan for 2025, which establishes annual…

Have interest rate cuts impacted the Citrus Heights real estate market?

Persistently high mortgage rates have dampened housing affordability and contributed to a “lackluster” sales environment in Citrus Heights…

After restaurant closure, Gilberto’s Tacos hits the road with new food truck

Gilberto’s Tacos has reopened with a food truck at their former restaurant location in Citrus Heights, utilizing a mobile trailer instead of the original building…

Citrus Heights council backs plan for California-Nevada task force to address illegal fireworks

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve a Letter of Support to Gov. Gavin Newsom urging California to address illegal fireworks coming in from out of…

Rotary Foundation donates $100k to design replica Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Citrus Heights

The Citrus Heights Veterans Memorial Project, a nonprofit veterans organization, plans to construct the first permanent 80 percent-replica Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on the west coast by 2026…