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2025 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: May 1-7

Sara Beth Williams–May 10, 2025

The latest police incident logs show an increase in 911 hangups while showing a decrease in vehicle violations and theft…

Fire rekindles inside Citrus Heights home hours after initial blaze extinguished

Sara Beth Williams–May 10, 2025

A residence in Citrus Heights caught fire twice within the span of several hours Thursday night and Friday morning…

What’s going on with the roads in Citrus Heights?

Sara Beth Williams–May 10, 2025

Amid ongoing public complaints about deteriorating road conditions in the city, Citrus Heights General Services Director Regina Cave sat down for an interview to address residents’ questions…

List of JCPenney stores released. Is Sunrise Mall’s location on the list?

Sara Beth Williams–May 10, 2025

A recently announced list of store closures released by JCPenney has spared the store location at Sunrise Mall…

LETTERS: No Home Depot, hotel, traffic congestion, for Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–May 10, 2025

The latest Letters to the Editor discuss possible future uses for the Sunrise Mall property…

Former sports bar in Citrus Heights set to become coffee shop

Sara Beth Williams–May 10, 2025

A former sports bar on Mariposa Avenue is moving closer to transforming into a new coffee shop…

Long-vacant Citrus Heights home built in 1939 listed for sale

Sara Beth Williams–May 10, 2025

A long-vacant home on Watson Way in Citrus Heights has been listed for sale…

Under the Big Top: Circus returns to Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–May 10, 2025

The circus has returned to Sunrise Mall just in time for Mother’s Day weekend…

Construction underway on new apartment complex behind Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–May 8, 2025

After three years, amid controversy and delays with the project, heavy construction equipment could be seen this week on Sunrise Vista Drive…

Mesa Verde boys’ volleyball team ends year with ‘heads held high’

Sara Beth Williams–May 8, 2025

The Mesa Verde High School’s boys’ volleyball team made waves in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV this spring, earning recognition for a record-breaking season…

Citrus Heights native wins second film festival award

Sara Beth Williams–May 8, 2025

Local Mesa Verde High School alum Chris Laird took home a Best Actor award from the SacTown Movie Buffs film festival…

Citrus Heights joins upcoming Big Day of Service

Sara Beth Williams–May 8, 2025

Citrus Heights is participating in the annual Big Day of Service event presented by the Rotary Club of Fair Oaks and Orangevale…

From Orangevale to Citrus Heights: Local history advocate returns to his roots

Sara Beth Williams–May 6, 2025

After more than three decades living in Orangevale, Citrus Heights Historical Society President Larry Fritz and his wife have officially moved…

Citrus Heights issues inaugural ‘Chip-In’ award to longtime police department volunteer

Sara Beth Williams–May 6, 2025

The City of Citrus Heights awarded the inaugural Chip-In Hall of Fame Award to Janet Harry for her extensive volunteering over the past nine years with the…

DUI driver arrested in Citrus Heights after colliding with pole, released the next day

Sara Beth Williams–May 6, 2025

A driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI by police after colliding with a power pole in Citrus Heights on Monday…

Suspect at-large after smashing windows of Citrus Heights home with golf club

Sara Beth Williams–May 3, 2025

A suspect remains at large following a law enforcement search Friday afternoon near the vicinity Dewey Drive. The incident, which began outside Citrus Heights…

New restaurant takes up former Gilberto’s Tacos location

Sara Beth Williams–May 3, 2025

A new Mexican restaurant has taken the place of the former Gilberto’s Tacos on Auburn Boulevard…

‘Tools of the Trade’ event returns to Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–May 3, 2025

Citrus Heights families and job seekers are invited to attend the city’s annual “Tools of the Trade” event, formerly known as the Public Works Showcase…

Obituary: Cathrine Ann Hamilton (1935-2025)

Sara Beth Williams–May 3, 2025

Cathrine Ann Hamilton went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2025, in Chesterfield, Virginia.

LETTERS: Could Sunrise Mall be a future site for the Sacramento Zoo?

Sara Beth Williams–May 3, 2025

This week’s Letter’s to the Editor discuss future possibilities and desires for the Sunrise Mall property…

Citrus Heights Historical Society looks back on 1973 Roseville Railyard bomb explosions

Sara Beth Williams–May 3, 2025

Memories are still fresh for residents more than 50 years after military bombs bound for Vietnam exploded at a Roseville railyard, starting a chain reaction of explosions…

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 24-30

Sara Beth Williams–May 3, 2025

The latest police incident logs show an increase in animal control calls while showing a decrease in traffic accidents. Below is a summary of incidents from 04-24-2025 through 04-30-2025:

Why is Sunrise Mall redevelopment taking so long to start?

Sara Beth Williams–May 3, 2025

With multiple businesses closing inside Sunrise Mall and rumors online alleging the imminent demolition of the mall, many residents have voiced concerns regarding the 20-year timeline of redevelopment…

Sunrise Mall: A future in limbo for businesses inside

Sara Beth Williams–May 1, 2025

The fate of Sunrise Mall businesses hangs in the balance as Ethan Conrad Properties has dropped plans to purchase the remaining 50 acres of the Sunrise Mall property…

Citrus Heights horse property listed for sale, amid police investigation

Sara Beth Williams–May 1, 2025

Less than two months after the arrest of a horse vaulting coach, a property in Citrus Heights which was home to a horse vaulting club is now on the market…