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Sara Beth Williams

Two fugitives wanted in Crescent City shooting captured in Citrus Heights

Two men wanted in connection with a recent shooting in Crescent City were taken into custody Sunday afternoon following a coordinated law enforcement operation in Citrus Heights…

Real estate market softens in Citrus Heights, but no crash predicted

There are signs of change, and there are conflicting views between buyers and sellers of what the future of the housing market may hold.

Pressure Barbering Company and Salon owner Nyeron Jefferson stands in his new barbershop which celebrated a ribbon cutting Friday, June 6, 2025. / SB Williams

New barbershop open in Citrus Heights

A new high-end barber shop celebrated a grand opening on Friday at Sylvan Corners in Citrus Heights.

A still image from body cam footage released by Citrus Heights police of an officer-involved shooting from April 21, 2025, showing a suspect holding a 7 in. knife while an officer demands he drop his weapon. // Citrus Heights Police Department.

Citrus Heights Police release body cam footage of officer-involved shooting

The Citrus Heights Police Department has released body camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on April 21…

The Gateway Activation Project

City seeking feedback on Gateway Activation Project in Citrus Heights

Local residents are being invited to play a key role in shaping the future of the Gateway Activation Project by submitting feedback through an online survey.

Sixth grader Lyra Rutherford from Woodside K-8 took first place in the contest. Two other students from Trajan Elementary School, Liliana Hodges in fifth grade and Sophia Richards in fourth grade, were runners-up in the contest. // Citrus Heights Water District

Sixth grader from Citrus Heights wins Water Awareness Poster Contest

A sixth grader at Woodside K-8 was awarded first place in an annual Water Awareness Poster Contest hosted by the Citrus Heights Water District.

Habitat for Humanity along with multiple city and regional partners, broke ground on a 26 unit housing project on Sayonara Drive, June 2, 2025. // Sb Williams

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground in Citrus Heights on ‘largest housing project to date’

Community members and leaders from across the Sacramento region gathered together Monday morning to break ground on a long-awaited…

The Discount Store has moved to the Grand Oaks Shopping Center. // SB Williams

Retail shuffle: Citrus Heights discount store relocates

The Discount Store officially opened at a new, smaller location at the Grand Oaks shopping center

Woman who died in Citrus Heights after being struck by vehicle identified

A pedestrian who passed away after being struck by a car in a local shopping center on May 26 has been identified.

Goats grazing at Twin Creeks Park Site open space in Citrus Heights.

Goats have returned to help with fire mitigation, weed control

A unique team of groundskeepers has made its way to Citrus Heights, and they’re already hard at work helping with weed abatement…