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Sara Beth Williams

A map included in the city's April 27, 2023 agenda packet shows locations being considered for annexation.

Two City Council members want to revisit annexation discussion

Two of five Citrus Heights City Council members want to discuss the possibility of annexing portions of unincorporated Sacramento County, while a third councilmember is requesting the examination of possibly annexing or reorganizing parts of the Sunrise Recreation…

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Sunrise Tomorrow, fiscal stability, annexation, listed as City Council top priorities ahead of annual planning meeting

The Citrus Heights City Council have listed Sunrise Tomorrow, annexation reexamination, fiscal prudence, revenue diversification, and beautification as some of their top priorities to discuss during an annual special city council strategic planning meeting,..

Gregory Vogelsang, 57, Mug shot // Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

Rally in Sacramento planned to oppose release of sexually violent predator tied to Citrus Heights’ crimes

Assemblymember Josh Hoover is urging residents to speak out against the possible release of convicted sex offender Gregory Vogelsang, following a recent decision by the California Board of Parole Hearings to grant elderly parole to…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Feb. 5-11

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a drop in traffic accidents, and an increase in violence and threats…

Replica firearm recovered by Citrus Heights Police Friday evening, Feb. 13, 2026. // Citrus Heights Police Dept.

Robbery prank filmed near Rusch Park draws police response

What was initially reported as a robbery with the brandishing of a firearm in broad daylight near a local park on Friday evening was later determined by police to be a staged scenario created for social media…

Vice Mayor Porsche Middleton sits in front of the fountain at Citrus Heights City Hall. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights vice mayor reflects on personal growth, finding her voice

As she grew in knowledge through her experience, Middleton said she began to realize that she was elected to her position as a councilmember in the same way as all her colleagues…

A portion of roadway is blocked off with caution tape and construction cones behind the Sunrise Mall food court

What’s going on with construction behind Sunrise Mall?

Construction occurring behind Sunrise Mall’s food court seems to have halted for the last several months, leaving more questions than answers…

Councilmember Tim Schaefer said that commercial property vacancies are a problem during the discussion on the city's Commercial Property Reoccupancy Program, during the Feb. 11, Citrus Heights City Council meeting. // SB Wiliams

Citrus Heights Council greenlights commercial property reoccupancy program

The City Council Wednesday night officially gave the green light for the city to implement a new ordinance targeting vacant properties in the city, in hopes of motivating property owners to fill vacancies more quickly…

Juice Time is located at 7887 Madison Ave. in the Sunrise Village shopping center.

New Citrus Heights juice shop to celebrate opening with music, food trucks

A new juice and ice cream shop in Citrus Heights is planning to celebrate their opening through a community event for all ages this Friday…

Councilmember Tim Schaefer announced a medical diagnosis at the Citrus Heights City Council meeting, Feb. 11, 2026. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights Councilmember announces medical diagnosis, does not plan to resign

Citrus Heights City Councilmember Tim Schaefer announced at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting on Feb. 11 that he has been diagnosed with…

police lights, do not cross tape, crime scene. Citrus Heights Sentinel

Suspect in custody following early morning vehicle arson in Citrus Heights

A Rancho Cordova man is in custody following an early morning vehicle fire that investigators are treating as an arson, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department…

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

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Tuesday to issue a proclamation recognizing Black History Month, receive and file a Quarterly Treasury Report, and consider a range of policy and program updates related to housing, economic development…