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Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: June 26-July 2

Latest police logs show an increase in fireworks calls along with animal control calls, while showing a decrease in vandalism

Sunrise Mall, Citrus Heights

Police disperse crowd at Sunrise Mall after report of illegal fireworks sideshow

An illegal fireworks sideshow took place at Sunrise Mall late Friday night, amid numerous other reports of illegal firework activity…

An aerial image of a vacant lot on Greenback Ln. with a troubled past is listed for sale. // SB Williams

Commercial lot with troubled past on Greenback Lane listed for $350K

A vacant lot that was once home to a blighted commercial building is on the market for a second time in two years, this time with a higher price tag….

Police car lights, light bar. Citrus Heights Sentinel. Photo by Luke Otterstad

Multiple fires reported throughout Citrus Heights on July 4

Several fires broke out in Citrus Heights over the 4th of July holiday, according to officials…

Rally's Burger drive thru on Auburn Blvd. and Grand Oaks Ave. still sits abandoned after closing abruptly in January.

Coffee shop proposed for abandoned restaurant space in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights could see a new coffee shop take over a vacant drive-thru restaurant, which shut down abruptly…

Mark's Hallmark inside Sunrise Mall is closing.

Another Sunrise Mall store plans to shutter this summer.

A traditional and long-standing gift shop, which has resided inside Sunrise Mall for decades, is slated to close later this summer….

The city estimates 7,000 people attended the 3rd annual Stars & Stripes patriotic celebration, June 28, 2025. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights Stars and Stripes draws thousands to Van Maren Park

Thousands gathered in Van Maren Park on June 28, 2025, for the third annual Stars and Stripes celebration…

Citrus Heights City Council, June 25, 2025.

The way Citrus Heights Neighborhood Areas receive annual funding has changed

On June 11, the City Council unanimously agreed to move from automatically distributing a fixed annual amount to application-based funding distribution….

July 2025: What’s going on in Citrus Heights this month?

What better way to beat the heat than enjoying free movies, ice cream with neighbors, swimming, live music, and summer camps for the kids.

Citrus Heights Police promoted 1 and hired new officers during an Oath of Office ceremony at Citrus Heights City Hall, June 25, 2025. // Citrus Heights Police Department

Citrus Heights Police promote, hire new officers

Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte administered the oath of office to several new police and code enforcement officers on Wednesday, June 25 at Citrus Heights City Hal…