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Five candidates are running for City Council in the 2026 Elections. From left to right: Jayna Karpinski-Costa, District 4, (top left) Susan Powers, District 4, (bottom left), MariJane Lopez-Taff, District 2, (middle, top), Charles Stone, District 2, (middle, bottom) Porsche Middleton, District 5 (top right)

Who’s financing the 2026 Citrus Heights City Council candidates

Sara Beth Williams

Spending from all candidates combined topped over $43,000, though Karpinski-Costa’s final expenditures disclosure form, due, Oct. 22, was not yet publicly available by press time. Combined, the candidates have received…

A new nail lounge salon is coming to the Marketplace at Birdcage. // SB Williams

New nail lounge in Citrus Heights anticipates opening this month

Metro Fire Station 23 located at 6421 Greenback Ln. could be getting a full remodel. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights fire station remodel design permit approved amid neighbor concern

A vacant building at 8481 Auburn Blvd. has been purchased by a prominent real estate investor. // SB Williams

Should a grocer come to this Citrus Heights shopping center?

Jim Monteton, Veterans Day, Ron Lawrence

November Events: What’s happening around Citrus Heights?

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Citrus Heights City Council meeting rescheduled to Nov. 10

Sara Beth Williams–November 2, 2026

The Nov. 11 Citrus Heights City Council meeting has been rescheduled for Nov. 10, the city confirmed, due to the initial date for the meeting landing on Veterans Day….

Police pursuit overnight leads to crash, one arrest, in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–November 2, 2026

A short police pursuit in Citrus Heights overnight led to a crash, tens of thousands of dollars in property damage, and an arrest…

Police break up hundreds of guest from party in Citrus Heights neighborhood

Sara Beth Williams–November 2, 2026

Citrus Heights Police broke up a party with an estimated 250 to 300 guests on Halloween night in a Citrus Heights neighborhood….

Local group raises funds, sponsors 18 feral cat TNRs in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–October 31, 2026

Thirty-six feral cats were trapped and neutered last Friday at Citrus Heights’ new low cost spay and neuter clinic, with over half covered through fundraising done by local animal rescue…

Who’s financing the 2026 Citrus Heights City Council candidates

Sara Beth Williams–October 31, 2026

Spending from all candidates combined topped over $43,000, though Karpinski-Costa’s final expenditures disclosure form, due, Oct. 22, was not yet publicly available by press time. Combined, the candidates have received…

New nail lounge in Citrus Heights anticipates opening this month

Sara Beth Williams–October 31, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– A new nail lounge, which was hoping to open over the summer, has finally entered the final stages of construction, and anticipates opening this month, the…

Citrus Heights fire station remodel design permit approved amid neighbor concern

Sara Beth Williams–October 31, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– One of Citrus Heights’ local Metro Fire stations is one step closer toward a major rebuild following the approval of the design plans by the Citrus…

Should a grocer come to this Citrus Heights shopping center?

Sara Beth Williams–October 31, 2026

Community members weighed in with a range of ideas on what kind of business should come to the Citrus Grove Shopping Center, following the recent purchase of a vacant building…

November Events: What’s happening around Citrus Heights?

Sara Beth Williams–October 31, 2026

November events in Citrus Heights this month seek to bring the community together through theatrical productions, public officials gatherings, holiday vender and craft fairs, and food drives…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 22-28

Sara Beth Williams–October 31, 2026

Latest police log incident reports show a decrease in animal control calls, while showing an increase in suspicious circumstances. Below are the reported incidents from Oct. 22-28, 2026.

Medical surgery center in Citrus Heights listed at $1.6M

Sara Beth Williams–October 29, 2026

A medical office building in Citrus Heights that previously housed an eye surgery center has been listed for sale for $1.625 million, according to a commercial real estate…

Free Veterans Day concert, retired flag ceremony, planned in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–October 29, 2026

The Veterans Community Center plans to host a free Veterans Day concert and flag retiring ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11…

2026 Midterm election: When and where to vote in-person in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–October 29, 2026

Beginning Oct 24, voters in Citrus Heights are now able to cast ballots in-person for the upcoming midterm elections at at least one location in the city, with more locations…

Citrus Heights serial commercial burglary suspect arrested after $8,000 theft at Ace Hardware

Sara Beth Williams–October 29, 2026

Citrus Heights Police arrested an alleged serial commercial burglar Tuesday on felony charges after he was found hiding in bushes near the site of his latest suspected burglary at Miller’s…

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

Sara Beth Williams–October 27, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council is scheduled Wednesday to consider a proposed $600,000 federal community development funding plan, review an updated regional groundwater authority agreement, and confirm appointments to the…

Citrus Heights to host annual ‘State of the City’ address

Sara Beth Williams–October 27, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights’ annual State of the City address is planned for Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at Citrus Heights City Hall.

Miller’s Ace Hardware hit with burglary

Sara Beth Williams–October 27, 2026

Miller’s Ace Hardware in Citrus Heights was hit by a burglar overnight who stole roughly $8,000 worth of merchandise, police say…

Health Inspection: live vermin found at sports bar in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–October 24, 2026

A local sports bar in Citrus Heights was hit with several health code violations last week that forced the establishment to close briefly while undergoing sanitation and pest control services…

Trampoline park property in Citrus Heights listed for $5.3M

Sara Beth Williams–October 24, 2026

A prominent anchor space located at 8525 Auburn Blvd., was recently listed on commercial real estate site LoopNet…

Memorial wall completed, awaiting plaques, at Citrus Heights vet center

Sara Beth Williams–October 24, 2026

The center is now taking orders for plaques, the nonprofit announced on social media…

Single Mom Strong launching chicken pot pie fundraiser to support local families

Sara Beth Williams–October 24, 2026

Citrus Heights nonprofit Single Mom Strong is offering a way for residents to pick up ready-made family dinners while at the same time, helping support local single mothers and their…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 15-21

Sara Beth Williams–October 24, 2026

Latest police log incident reports show a decrease in violence and threats, while showing an increase in suspicious circumstances.

2026 Election: Who’s running for Sac Suburban Water District?

Sara Beth Williams–October 24, 2026

Sacramento Suburban Water District Division 3 covers portions of Citrus Heights, including areas west of Dewey Drive and Greenback Lane towards Interstate 8o. Currently, two challengers and one incumbent are…

Chemical spill prompts emergency response at Citrus Heights border

Sara Beth Williams–October 23, 2026

Emergency personnel were on scene Friday morning cleaning up a hazardous chemical spill at the intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Greenback Lane….

Citrus Heights officers involved in shooting after suspect charges at law enforcement

Sara Beth Williams–October 23, 2026

Two Citrus Heights Police officers shot a suspect Thursday afternoon who they say charged at law enforcement while holding a knife…