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Sara Beth Williams

Whatsupstairs Thrift store at Sylan Corners.

Citrus Heights thrift store considers selling business after property maintenance concerns

After more than a year and a half of reportedly operating without a working HVAC system, a local thrift store’s long-running issue has finally been resolved — though other concerns remain…

In a presentation to the Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday, Sept. 10, Director of Sacramento County’s Department of Homeless Services and Housing Emily Halcon presented a regional homelessness and housing partnership model, which would merge two existing entities into one Sacramento County Homelessness and Housing Board. Sept. 10, 2025

Citrus Heights council considers proposed Homelessness and Housing board

The Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing hopes to include Citrus Heights and other cities on a new Homelessness and Housing board by 2026.

A new preschool is now open at the southern end o Sunrise Mall

New preschool now open at Sunrise Mall

A new preschool is now open in Citrus Heights, adjacent to the former SEARS building on the southern end of Sunrise Mall…

Kathy Morris, right, stands near a table set up at C-Bar-C Park on Aug. 2, for National Night Out. // M. Hazlip

Citrus Heights neighborhoods plan National Night Out events for 2024

In Citrus Heights this year, there are seven registered National Night Out events throughout the city…

Montessori school plans to serve diverse community in Citrus Heights

Business owners Natalia and Max Boyko are proposing to transform the former Sears Parts and Service building at Sunrise Mall into a center for learning, serving children from age two to 12…

Citrus Heights mayor says governor’s homeless directive won’t make ‘one bit of difference’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order last week directing state agencies to develop policies to address homeless encampments with “both urgency and compassion” is being criticized by Citrus Heights Mayor Bret Daniels…

Sacramento Metro Fire Engine

House fire on Monday prompts lane closure on Sylvan Road

A fire broke out inside a home just after 10 a.m. Monday on a side street off Sylvan Road…

SJUSD school board to vote on potential $950M bond measure for Nov. ballot

During a special meeting on Tuesday, the San Juan Unified School District Board of Education is scheduled to vote on whether to place a $950,000 local bond measure on the November ballot…

The building which formerly held Sears is under review to become a preschool. // SB Williams

Private school seeks to open in former Sears Auto building at Sunrise Mall

The building formerly home to Sears Auto Center in Citrus Heights could soon house a new Montessori preschool…

Illegal dumping materials

New overnight patrols aim to deter dumping, side shows near Sunrise Mall

The Sunrise MarketPlace announced in a newsletter last week that, beginning July 1, Cal Tac Security began conducting overnight security patrols seven days a week…

A rendering of buildings from the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan.

New Heights: Could the future of the Sunrise Mall include high rises?

The aging Sunrise Mall could one day have new life, with city plans envisioning redevelopment and the potential for new buildings at the site to reach new heights.

Watt Ave aerial view

Citrus Heights man arrested during Sac County sting operation

A Citrus Heights man was arrested during an undercover sting operation on Watt Avenue conducted by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office…