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Another clothing store shutters at Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–December 4, 2025

Another clothing store has vacated its space at Sunrise Mall…

Local veteran to host Christmas with Santa, toy drive, in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–December 4, 2025

This holiday season, Citrus Heights resident and former veteran George Frey is stepping into the role of Santa Claus in an effort to both bring joy and happiness to kids…

Pedal misstep sends vehicle into garage door at Citrus Heights residence

Sara Beth Williams–December 4, 2025

A vehicle crashed into the garage of a home on Cordellia Circle Wednesday morning after the driver accidentally hit the accelerator…

Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest for 2025 now accepting nominations

Sara Beth Williams–December 4, 2025

The city’s 2025 “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” contest is now accepting nominations through Dec. 8.

Road closures in Citrus Heights for the 2025 California International Marathon

Sara Beth Williams–December 4, 2025

Several key road closures will be in effect during the upcoming annual California International Marathon, which is set to take place this Sunday, Dec. 8. 

Three-vehicle collision leaves one flipped on its side

Sara Beth Williams–December 1, 2025

A collision involving three vehicles left one flipped on its side on Fair Oaks Boulevard in Citrus Heights Saturday afternoon, authorities said…

Citrus Heights Police respond to multi-vehicle collision

Sara Beth Williams–November 29, 2025

A two-vehicle collision on Sylvan Road left all southbound lanes blocked for a short time early Saturday morning.

Citrus Heights charity among 5 beneficiaries of new ‘Giving Machine’

Sara Beth Williams–November 29, 2025

A new vending machine selling items that will benefit families and individuals in need has officially opened at the Westfield Galleria Mall in Roseville, with a Citrus Heights–based organization as…

December Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–November 29, 2025

This December is packed with civic and community events, and variety of holiday-themed festivities, offering residents multiple ways to celebrate the season…

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Nov. 20-25

Sara Beth Williams–November 29, 2025

Latest police logs show a decrease in vehicle violations, while showing an increase in suspicious circumstances…

Citrus Heights considers urban forest expansion options

Sara Beth Williams–November 29, 2025

Citrus Heights wants to increase the number of trees within the city through multiple new urban forest initiatives, officials said in November…

Two more stores have shuttered at Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–November 29, 2025

Two more stores vacated the mall last month, according to a neighboring shop owner inside Sunrise Mall….

2025 laser light show, night market coming to Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–November 29, 2025

The Sunrise MarketPlace business district will kick off its 2025 holiday season events with a laser light show and night market on Dec. 5 in the parking lot outside the…

Find out which shops are still open at Sunrise Mall ahead of Black Friday

Sara Beth Williams–November 25, 2025

Many stores are offering special deals such as buy one get one half off and buy one get one 20 percent off…

Feral kitten trapped for days rescued from beneath Citrus Heights Walmart shipping container

Sara Beth Williams–November 25, 2025

An orange, feral kitten trapped for several days beneath two massive shipping containers behind Walmart in Citrus Heights is finally safe thanks to the persistence of local feline rescuers…

Citrus Heights City Council meeting canceled for Nov. 26

Sara Beth Williams–November 25, 2025

Falling the day before Thanksgiving, the Citrus Heights City Council meeting for Nov. 26 has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. in…

Citrus Heights to host annual tree lighting Dec. 4

Sara Beth Williams–November 25, 2025

The City of Citrus Heights will host its free, annual tree lighting next week. 

SMUD unclaimed checks list issued for 2025: Find out if your name’s on it

Sara Beth Williams–November 25, 2025

It’s that time of year again, when the Sacramento Municipal Utility District seeks to unite customers with unclaimed money in their name before it’s too late….

$35M Auburn Blvd project expected to conclude mid-2026, officials say

Sara Beth Williams–November 22, 2025

Phase 2 of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets project is on track to be completed in June of 2026, officials said last week….

Korean BBQ restaurant in Citrus Heights now open

Sara Beth Williams–November 22, 2025

Amid the demolition of the iconic Marie Callender’s building across the parking lot, a new Korean BBQ and Sushi restaurant is preparing to open its doors within the next few…

Food pantry in Citrus Heights distributes over 1,000 Thanksgiving meals

Sara Beth Williams–November 22, 2025

The Sunrise Christian Food Ministry last week handed out at least 1,500 Thanksgiving meals, including 1,000 turkeys and…

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Nov. 13-19

Sara Beth Williams–November 22, 2025

Latest police logs show a decrease in vehicle violations, while showing an increase in disturbances and animal control calls…

San Juan High School football stadium remodel moving along

Sara Beth Williams–November 22, 2025

Construction crews are making steady progress on the San Juan High School stadium modernization project…

LETTER: Time to merge water districts

Sara Beth Williams–November 22, 2025

By Mark Mitchell, Citrus Heights– This is never ending. There’s always something or some reason to raise our rates..

Mexican restaurant on Auburn Boulevard fights to survive through construction

Sara Beth Williams–November 22, 2025

Beto’s Tacos has been a staple on Auburn Boulevard for more than a decade, known for its authentic Mexican dishes made fresh to order…