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Police investigate early morning death near Antelope Road

Sara Beth Williams–January 21, 2026

An adult male was found dead in the early morning hours on Tuesday morning near Antelope Road and Zenith Drive, police say…

Woman who died in Citrus Heights crash identified

Sara Beth Williams–January 21, 2026

A woman who died after crashing into a utility pole over the weekend in Citrus Heights has been identified as a 33-year-old from Fair Oaks…

Phase 3 of Sayonara housing project in Citrus Heights to begin accepting applications Feb. 1

Sara Beth Williams–January 20, 2026

Applications for 14 new affordable homes in Citrus Heights will officially open on Feb. 1 as part of Phase 3 of a partnership project between Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento…

Interest and planning meeting to be held for 2026 Big Day of Service

Sara Beth Williams–January 20, 2026

Planning is underway for the 2026 Big Day of Service, beginning with a community interest meeting scheduled for Jan. 29…

Woman dies after early morning solo vehicle collision with pole

Sara Beth Williams–January 20, 2026

A woman was killed early Sunday morning after her SUV struck a utility pole near the intersection of Greenback Lane and…

Here’s what’s happened at Sunrise Mall over the last year

Sara Beth Williams–January 17, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– After a spark of hope for potential redevelopment with a proposal from real estate mogul Ethan Conrad in early 2025, the Sunrise Mall has continued to…

Citrus Heights makes list of 20 most affordable places to buy a home

Sara Beth Williams–January 17, 2026

A recently released list of the Top 20 most affordable places to buy a home in California put together by real estate site Redfin, listed Citrus Heights and Sacramento among…

Kiwanis and Soroptimist to host 40th annual Crab Feed

Sara Beth Williams–January 17, 2026

The Kiwanis Club of Citrus Heights and Soroptimist International of Citrus Heights will host their 40th Annual Crab Feed…

New luxury sauna lounge now open in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–January 17, 2026

A new sauna and lounge opened last weekend in Citrus Heights, offering residents “luxury wellness” services including a traditional dry sauna and herbal steam room…

Hat shop, clothing store, to close at Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–January 17, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– A clothing store and a hat store are expected to close this weekend at Sunrise Mall. Employees at both TORRID and Lids confirmed Friday that they…

First phase of Sayonara housing project to be completed this spring

Sara Beth Williams–January 17, 2026

Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento President and CEO Leah Miller reported to the Citrus Heights City Council last week that the first eight homes being constructed on Sayonara Drive should…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Jan 8-14

Sara Beth Williams–January 17, 2026

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a drop in fireworks calls and suspicious circumstances and an increase in vehicle violations…

Local shoe store closes in Birdcage marketplace

Sara Beth Williams–January 15, 2026

A local shoe store located in a high-traffic area in the Marketplace at Birdcage, has permanently closed.

Citrus Heights City Council regional appointments approved for 2026

Sara Beth Williams–January 15, 2026

Each year, the Citrus Heights Mayor recommends appointments for City Council members to serve on various boards and commissions…

Four-vehicle collision disrupts traffic on Greenback Lane

Sara Beth Williams–January 15, 2026

A four-vehicle collision disrupted midday traffic Wednesday on Greenback Lane between Auburn Boulevard and Dewey Drive.

Citrus Heights Council recognizes outgoing mayor for extended mayoral term

Sara Beth Williams–January 15, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council expressed gratitude toward outgoing mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa as they recognized her extended mayoral term during the Jan. 14 City Council meeting…

Intersection enhancements planned for Fair Oaks Blvd. in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–January 15, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights is preparing to implement a series of traffic safety improvements at the intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Woodlake Hills Drive as part of its…

Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Sara Beth Williams–January 13, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council is slated to review and recommended committee assignments, recognize the outgoing mayor, and hear department reports…

Citrus Heights City Council regional appointment recommendations announced for 2026

Sara Beth Williams–January 13, 2026

Each year, the Citrus Heights Mayor recommends appointments for City Council members to serve on various boards, commissions, and…

Citrus Heights Police discover illegal ‘machine gun’, during vehicle burglary

Sara Beth Williams–January 12, 2026

One suspect has been released from jail following an arrest on felony weapon charges over the weekend…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Jan 1-7

Sara Beth Williams–January 10, 2026

Latest police logs show a decrease in fireworks calls and Animal Control calls, along with an increase in vehicle violations and disturbance calls…

Letters to the Editor: Solar, pedestrian bridges

Sara Beth Williams–January 10, 2026

Latest Letters to the Editor discuss solar panels in parking lots, and building pedestrian bridges from Sunrise Mall to the Marketplace at Birdcage….

New music cafe to open in Citrus Heights this month

Sara Beth Williams–January 10, 2026

A new music cafe and studio is preparing to open its doors in two weeks in Citrus Heights according to owner Evelyn Guizar….

Gas station at Sunrise/Old Auburn closed during remodel to ARCO brand

Sara Beth Williams–January 10, 2026

A gas station formerly owned by a local businessman and his family is closed while undergoing a remodel…

Metro Fire Citizens Academy registration deadline approaching

Sara Beth Williams–January 10, 2026

The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District is inviting community members to take part in its upcoming Metro Fire Citizens Academy….