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April Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights

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

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

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Sweet Haven Bakery reopened just over the border on Saturday, April 4, 2026, to a line of new customers snaking out the door. // SB Williams

Popular Citrus Heights bakery reopens across the border

Sara Beth Williams

A popular bakery known for its unique creations of cookies, cupcakes, and cakes and vegan options, has relocated to a suite in Fair Oaks, just over the border from Citrus…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: March 26-April 1

Grocery Outlet store owners Greg and Stephanie Ashworth stand with Citrus Heights Mayor and Vice Mayor, and members of Citrus Heights PAL, celebrating the grand opening their new Grocery Outlet location. Thursday, April 2, 2026. // SB Williams

Second Grocery Outlet opens in Citrus Heights

Signage showing Citrus Heights Event Center

Travel expo coming Citrus Heights

A map of the area previously proposed to be annexed, shadowed in red against the border of Citrus Heights, outlined in white. Fair Oaks Boulevard runs north to south, Madison Avenue runs east to west. // SB Williams

Annexation proposal at southern Citrus Heights border stalls amid property owners’ uncertainty

Why this Korean buffet is called ‘Must Be Cow’

Sara Beth Williams

To find out the inspiration behind the unique name of the restaurant, The Sentinel staff sat down with Must Be Cow General Manager Andy Le…

A fire burns inside the vacant food court at Sunrise Mall, January 2026

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

A mural on the wall of DarkHeart Brewing painted by "Mammxth"

2025 in review: Snapshots of Citrus Heights through our photographers’ lenses

The interior of Sunrise Mall // File Photo CH Sentinel

A look back at 2025: Top stories covering Citrus Heights

A new trampoline park is proposed for 8525 Auburn Blvd., in the building that formerly housed Big Lots.

Adventure park preparing to open in the new year

Business News

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

Sara Beth Williams

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…

Valencia's Carniceria and Taqueria at 8040 Greenback Ln. is planning to expand. // SB Williams

Longtime Mexican restaurant in Citrus Heights plans expansion

Abby and Merg Hernandez stand in their new shipping store, located at 7777 Sunrise Blvd. // SB Williams

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

Popular Citrus Heights bakery reopens across the border

Second Grocery Outlet opens in Citrus Heights

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Annexation proposal at southern Citrus Heights border stalls amid property owners’ uncertainty

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City highlights successes in roads, safety, economic development

The city's first "Citrus Nights' concert in the park event took place Sept. 19, 2025. // SB Williams

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Who’s running for Congress in District 6?

Several candidates are running for Congress District 6 in 2026. Kevin Kiley, Incumbent (top left) Lauren Babb Tomlinson, Democrat (second from top left), Martha Guerrero, Democrat (top right). Thien Ho, Democrat (second from bottom left). Richard Pan, Democrat (bottom, second from right), Tyler Vandenberg. Democrat (bottom left)

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Who’s running for State Assembly District 7?

The Sacramento County office of the Secretary of State lists three confirmed candidates who have filed to run for Assembly i, representing District 7, including Amy L Slavensky, (bottom left) Sanaz Motamedi (top left) and Josh Hoover. (right)

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Survey Results: Citrus Heights residents rank roads, safety as top priorities

Flashvote Survey question asking Citrus Heights residents "Which of the following aspects of Citrus Heights are most important to you?" Residents were allowed to choose up to four. // SB Williams

Latest Articles

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…

Business

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…

Business

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…

Business

Popular Citrus Heights bakery reopens across the border

Sara Beth Williams–April 4, 2026

A popular bakery known for its unique creations of cookies, cupcakes, and cakes and vegan options, has relocated to a suite in Fair Oaks, just over the border from Citrus…

Police Logs

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: March 26-April 1

Sara Beth Williams–April 4, 2026

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

Second Grocery Outlet opens in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–April 2, 2026

Another Grocery Outlet opened in Citrus Heights on Thursday, after months of construction and weeks of preparation stocking shelves…

Travel expo coming Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–April 2, 2026

A travel-focused community event is coming to the Citrus Heights Event Center where local residents will have an opportunity to explore vacation options, meet travel experts, and learn about destinations…

City Hall

Annexation proposal at southern Citrus Heights border stalls amid property owners’ uncertainty

Sara Beth Williams–April 2, 2026

The proposed plan to annex a five-and-a-half-acre section of unincorporated Sacramento County on the southern border of Citrus Heights won’t be moving forward anytime soon…

Construction

Construction continues on apartments behind Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–April 2, 2026

After a year of construction, a set of three-story apartment buildings behind Sunrise Mall is progressing along, with exterior windows and doors added beyond scaffolding wrapped around the buildings….

City Hall

City highlights successes in roads, safety, economic development

Sara Beth Williams–March 31, 2026

The city listed dozens of accomplishments through 2025, including multiple successes in economic development, community engagement, public safety and roads and construction.

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Who’s running for Congress in District 6?

Sara Beth Williams–March 31, 2026

The race for Congress is heating up as multiple candidates have stepped up to run to represent District 6, including the mayor of West Sacramento, the Sacramento County District Attorney,…

City Hall

Who’s running for State Assembly District 7?

Sara Beth Williams–March 31, 2026

Candidates on both sides of the political aisle are running for State Assembly District 7 this year, with current incumbent Josh Hoover having confirmed he is running for reelection.

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