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Plans move forward to reopen long-blighted Auburn Boulevard gas station

Sara Beth Williams–April 16, 2026

Those driving down Auburn Boulevard north toward the city limits may have noticed new signage on an old, vacant gas station and convenience store on the corner of Oak Grove…

Local student, leadership group, recognized as Spirit of San Juan Award honorees

Sara Beth Williams–April 16, 2026

Among this year’s San Juan Unified School District Spirit of San Jaun Award honorees are one local student and a local student leadership group representing Mesa Verde High School and…

Discount Store appears permanently closed

Sara Beth Williams–April 16, 2026

After having relocated to a smaller space in the Grand Oaks shopping center last May, the Discount Store appears to have closed, vacating its suite….

Annual spring Chip-in volunteer day scheduled for April 22

Sara Beth Williams–April 16, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– The City of Citrus Heights is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and give back during its upcoming Chip-in Volunteer Day, taking place on…

Local elementary school custodian honored among classified employees of the year

Sara Beth Williams–April 14, 2026

The San Juan Unified School district has honored local elementary school lead custodian Mikalai Lutsyk as one of the district’s 2026 Classified Employees of the Year…

American Legion post 637 to host Veterans Family Picnic

Sara Beth Williams–April 14, 2026

Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are invited to attend a free Veterans Family Picnic on April 18 at Rusch Park….

Sacramento deputies fatally shoot Citrus Heights carjacking suspect on I-5

Sara Beth Williams–April 14, 2026

What began as a carjacking in Citrus Heights resulted in the fatal shooting of the carjacking suspect by Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies after a high-speed chase that led police onto…

Crime in Citrus Heights falls to lowest level in two decades, police chief reports

Sara Beth Williams–April 11, 2026

Crime in Citrus Heights has decreased by 54.5 percent from 2007 through the end of 2025, the Citrus Heights Police Department said Wednesday during a police department report given to…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 2-8

Sara Beth Williams–April 11, 2026

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a drop in animal control calls, and an increase in vehicle violations and traffic accidents…

Big Day of Service signups open April 15

Sara Beth Williams–April 11, 2026

For the second year in a row, Citrus Heights has joined in the Big Day of Service – a day dedicated to bringing community members together to complete dozens of…

Letter from the Mayor: Sunrise Sports Center

Sara Beth Williams–April 11, 2026

The Sunrise Sports Center is more than just a new building. It is a destination. It offers the opportunity to breathe new life into a space that has been neglected…

Here’s what roadway projects are coming up in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–April 11, 2026

Warmer spring weather means construction season is in full swing, and multiple capital improvement projects are beginning or continuing this month…

‘Snack Man’ still bringing food, supplies, compassion, to the streets

Sara Beth Williams–April 11, 2026

For nearly a decade, Alfred Sanchez, better known as “Snack Man,” to unhoused individuals in the city, has made it his mission to meet people where they are, offering food…

Citrus Heights honors HART leader with top volunteer award

Sara Beth Williams–April 11, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights has named longtime homeless advocate and integral part of the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team Irene Hronicek as the 2026 recipient of its Chip-In…

4.5-acre residential infill property hits market for $3M

Sara Beth Williams–April 9, 2026

A four-and-a-half-acre vacant parcel on Sunrise Boulevard has been listed for sale at $3 million, with proposed development plans included in listing materials seeking to build an assisted living facility.

City Council approves services agreement for frontage improvement project around Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–April 9, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council unanimously approved a professional services agreement for the Sunrise Tomorrow Frontage Improvement Project with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., for $449,000…

Airbnb property owner says fake elderly profile led to massive party, property damage over the weekend

Sara Beth Williams–April 9, 2026

A Citrus Heights homeowner says a short-term rental booking made under the profile of an elderly woman led to a large, unauthorized party with hundreds of people over the weekend…

Citrus Heights mattress shop set to close, but questions remain

Sara Beth Williams–April 9, 2026

A local mattress store will be closing soon, according to multiple sources, but the circumstances surrounding the impending closure leave more questions than answers…

‘Birthday party’ draws 250 to local Airbnb, officials say

Sara Beth Williams–April 7, 2026

A large birthday party drew an estimated 200 to 250 people to an Airbnb on Dunmore Avenue in Citrus Heights over the weekend…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Sara Beth Williams–April 7, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to issue several proclamations, receive annual reports from multiple city departments, review major infrastructure and funding items, and consider adopting a…

40-year-old man arrested on possession, distribution of child porn

Sara Beth Williams–April 7, 2026

A Sacramento man was arrested Sunday night following what Citrus Heights Police described as a months-long investigation into child sexual abuse material…

The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: The rise of a regional icon

Sara Beth Williams–April 4, 2026

Over the last five decades, the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane has transformed dramatically, rising up from cow pastures into a bustling indoor mall…

April Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–April 4, 2026

From garden sales and live music to civic events and community fundraisers, residents have a wide variety of opportunities for community engagement and fun…

Longtime Mexican restaurant in Citrus Heights plans expansion

Sara Beth Williams–April 4, 2026

A family-owned Mexican market and taqueria in Citrus Heights is planning to expand its restaurant space by taking over the neighboring suite, according to the Valencia family…

Meet the owners of Citrus Heights’ newest shipping, mailbox store

Sara Beth Williams–April 4, 2026

A new family-owned shipping and mailbox rental store is preparing to open its doors in Citrus Heights, offering residents a range of shipping and business services…