Sara Beth Williams

‘Ghost Tours’ event returns to Mesa Verde High School
The Mesa Verde Theater department is hosting its fourth annual ‘Ghost Tours’ this Halloween season. Ghost Tours are scheduled for Oct. 24, 25, and 26 with an alumni preview night on Oct. 22.

San Juan Unified Superintendent announces temporary leave of absence
The San Juan Unified School District announced this week that Superintendent Melissa Bassanelli will be taking a medical leave of absence following a recent diagnosis.

Third annual ‘ArtBeat’ festival coming to Rusch Park in Citrus Heights
The heart of Citrus Heights will once again come alive with color, rhythm, and creativity during the third annual ArtBeat festival, hosted by Citrus Heights Arts….

Citrus Heights council votes to penalize residents who set out waste piles too early
In an effort to address blight and scavenging concerns, the Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday approved an amendment authorizing Republic Services to issue penalties to customers who place bulk items out for collection too early…

City of Citrus Heights finalizes purchase of 1.7-acre preschool property. What’s next?
The City of Citrus Heights has officially closed on a property on Old Auburn Road that was formerly home to Citrus Heights Preschool, although plans for the property’s future use remain vague…

SMUD issues its 2024 ‘unclaimed checks’ list. Is your name on it?
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…

2024 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Nov. 7-13
Latest Citrus Heights Police Logs show an increase in animal control calls and theft, , while showing a double-digit drop in code enforcement and vehicle violations….

Obituary: Terence West Rosebrook (1957-2024)
Terence West Rosebrook, 67, of Citrus Heights, died peacefully on September 20, in Roseville, California. On the day of his passing, he was comforted by family and friends to whom he offered the observation “What a week!” with…

Police respond to ‘aggressive’ goat on the loose in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights police corralled and reunited a loose goat with its owners Tuesday afternoon after the animal was reportedly acting aggressively toward people in the neighborhood…

Citrus Heights police make arrest after mid-day street racing incident
Citrus Heights police said officers on Wednesday encountered several vehicles street racing in the area of Auburn Boulevard and Halifax Street in the middle of the day…

New sandwich shop to open this month in Citrus Heights
West Coast Sourdough, a San Francisco-based sandwich company, has announced an opening date for its newest franchise in the Stock Ranch Plaza…

Latest update: Who’s winning in Citrus Heights area races, as of Nov. 12
More than a week after Election Day, votes continue to be counted in various local races affecting Citrus Heights, with the latest results for City Council, school board, water district, state assembly and congressional races posted on Tuesday,…




