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Sara Beth Williams

The Citrus Heights City Council voted 3-2 against implementing parking violation fines in Citrus Heights that were proposed in light of California’s new “Daylighting” law, Sept. 24, 2025.

City Council votes against implementing ‘daylighting’ fines, asks for revision

 The Citrus Heights City Council voted Wednesday 3-2 to postpone implementing parking violation fines in Citrus Heights that were proposed in light of California’s new “Daylighting” law.

Long time police department volunteer Charlotte Corothers standing with Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte. // Citrus Heights Police Department

Citrus Heights Council, police department, honor longtime city volunteer

The Citrus Heights community is mourning the loss of Charlotte Corothers, a police department volunteer who recently passed away.

Pinkberry is expected to open mid-to-late June at Sunrise Village in Citrus Heights. // Sb Williams

What’s going on with Pinkberry’s Citrus Heights location?

A frozen yogurt chain expecting to open in Citrus Heights this summer has encountered delays according to the location’s owner.

Sheri Merrick speaks at a city council meeting

Citrus Heights Chamber wins $25k grant from city, seeks to relocate offices

The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce wants to relocate their offices to a more strategic location…

Crews from Metro Rescue 21 and Engine 23 reunited with a family and dog rescued during an Aug. 15 fire, on Sept. 9, 2024. // SB Williams

Family, dog, reunite with local fire crews who rescued them

David Hoffman and his dog Maya on Monday reunited with the Citrus Heights fire crews who saved both the lives of Maya and his wife from a fire on Aug. 15…

Akaal pet hospital

Local pet hospital celebrating with a grand reopening

A local pet hospital has reopened after closing abruptly in March due to the loss of the location’s sole veterinarian…

Jayna Karpinski-Costa and MariJane Lopez-Taff

Citrus Heights appoints new mayor, vice mayor for next 3 months

As of Wednesday night, Citrus Heights has a new mayor and vice mayor…

Citrus Heights council changes course, votes for full ban on camping in vehicles

In the first meeting without former Mayor Bret Daniels, the Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday reversed course and voted unanimously to not include an exemption for passenger vehicles from the city’s illegal camping ordinance…

Circus Caballero

Traveling circus returning to Sunrise Mall in September

The Circus Caballero will again return to Citrus Heights this year, with showtimes beginning Sept. 19…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2024 Citrus Heights Police Logs spotlight: Sept. 5-11

Latest police logs in Citrus Heights show an increase in reports of theft, along with a drop in vandalism and overall incidents…

Mesa Verde High School

Threats of violence toward local high school deemed ‘unfounded’

Threats of violence on social media allegedly targeting a local high school have been labeled a “hoax”…

Club Studio

New fitness center prepares to open in Citrus Heights

A new fitness club based in Southern California is preparing to open its doors in Citrus Heights after months of being under construction…