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Sara Beth Williams

Short-lived Amazon Fresh store shutters in Citrus Heights

On the heels of an incoming Grocery Outlet to the same shopping center, the Citrus Heights brick-and-mortar grocer Amazon Fresh officially closed its doors, after first opening in November 2024…

A 5.28-acre parcel of land outlined in red. // Google Maps / CH Sentinel

5.28-acre vacant lot near Citrus Heights border listed for $2.7M

A large vacant parcel near the corner of Antelope Road and Roseville Road has been listed for sale for $2.7 million, with marketing materials highlighting the property’s potential for high-density residential or commercial development…

Dozens gathered at a City Council meeting to hear about future plans for Sunrise Mall, March 11, 2026. // SB Williams

‘Historic’ City Council vote advances plans for $120M sports complex at Sunrise Mall

The Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously Wednesday evening approving a public-private partnership between the city of Citrus Heights and The Mettle Shop, that could result in the transformation of the Sunrise Mall property within the next 1…

A new grocer remodeling one of the former Rite Aid buildings in Citrus Heights has officially hung its company name on the front facade of 5409 Sunrise Blvd. // SB Williams

Signage goes up on new grocer in Sunrise Village

A new grocer remodeling one of the former Rite Aid buildings in Citrus Heights has officially hung its company name on the front facade of 5409 Sunrise Blvd…

New owner Tom Ngo stands inside TN3 Automotive // SB Williams

Meet the new owner of this Citrus Heights mom-and-pop auto shop

Tom Ngo, owner of TN3 Automotive, said he feels blessed every day to be able to drive to his recently purchased auto shop in Citrus Heights, despite the 50- to 60-minute commute…

The Firefighters Burn Institute hosts an annual 'Fill the Boots for Burns" and accompanying safety fair in Citrus Heights. // Firefighters Burn Institute

‘Fill the Boots for Burns’ fundraiser, safety fair returns to Citrus Heights

Firefighters are slated to kick off the 32nd annual “Fill the Boots for Burns” fundraising event and accompanying community safety fair at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane…

Sayonara Drive Housing Development Project Reandering

Sayonara Drive: Habitat for Humanity home applications now open

Applications for 14 new affordable homes in Citrus Heights will officially open on Feb. 1 as part of Phase 3 of a partnership project between Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento and the City of Citrus Heights…

Citrus Heights Community Development Director Casey Kempenaar presented a revised Commercial Property Reoccupancy program to the Citrus Heights City Council on Jan. 28, 2026. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights approves new fees targeting vacant commercial buildings

The City Council unanimously advanced a commercial property reoccupancy program Wednesday evening through the approval of an ordinance that has been in development for roughly half a year…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Jan 22-28

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a drop in vehicle violations and an increase in animal control calls…

Winter Shelter, Messiah Lutheran Church

A list of Houses of Worship in Citrus Heights

Looking for a church in town to visit in the new year? Citrus Heights is home to multiple houses of worship, ranging from Baptist to Catholic to Seventh Day Adventist, including Chinese, Romanian, and Spanish-speaking congregations….

MariJane Lopez-Taff and the Citrus Heights City Council gathered to discuss SB 802 on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.

Citrus Heights City Council takes neutral stance on SB 802

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday voted with some reluctance to remain neutral on both a homeless and housing partnership model and Senate Bill 802 after a presentation from Sacramento County and significant discussion….

A building once home to the 99 Cents Only Store and Crunch Fitness is for sale. // SB Williams

Shopping center with former 99 Cents Only Store listed for sale

The prominent building once home to The 99 Cents Only Store and Crunch Fitness at the corner of Greenback Lane and San Juan Avenue has been listed for sale…