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Sara Beth Williams

Developer behind Sunrise Mall sports center shifted plans from Folsom to Citrus Heights

The developer proposing a sports complex for a portion of the Sunrise Mall property in Citrus Heights was previously behind plans for a major sports complex in Folsom…

Guest Column: A letter from the Mayor

By MariJane Lopez-Taff– When I introduced my theme for the year, Service, I shared that service is not limited to a title or position. It is a mindset. It is the daily choice to care for our community,…

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

The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Wednesday, March 11 to discuss a proposed Economic Development and Participation Agreement tied to a Sunrise Mall redevelopment project, and a mid-year budget adjustment and financial forecast update…

A clothing store has all its merchandise marked down in a clearance sale as it prepares to close its doors this January inside Sunrise Mall. // SB Williams

Hat shop, clothing store, to close at Sunrise Mall

By Sara Beth Williams– A clothing store and a hat store are expected to close this weekend at Sunrise Mall. Employees at both TORRID and Lids confirmed Friday that they were scheduled to be closing their doors on…

The first 8 homes in a 26-home housing project on Sayonara Drive in Citrus Heights are currently under construction, expected to be completed in late spring. // SB Williams

First phase of Sayonara housing project to be completed this spring

Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento President and CEO Leah Miller reported to the Citrus Heights City Council last week that the first eight homes being constructed on Sayonara Drive should be complete in May. 

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Jan 8-14

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a drop in fireworks calls and suspicious circumstances and an increase in vehicle violations…

A popular shoe store in the Marketplace at Birdcage has closed and emptied of merchandise. // SB Williams

Local shoe store closes in Birdcage marketplace

A local shoe store located in a high-traffic area in the Marketplace at Birdcage, has permanently closed.

Citrus Heights City Council unanimously approved recommended appointments for regional boards and commissions for 2026. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights City Council regional appointments approved for 2026

Each year, the Citrus Heights Mayor recommends appointments for City Council members to serve on various boards and commissions…

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Four-vehicle collision disrupts traffic on Greenback Lane

A four-vehicle collision disrupted midday traffic Wednesday on Greenback Lane between Auburn Boulevard and Dewey Drive.

Former Citrus Heights mayor Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa stood with fellow councilmembers and City manager to accept a plague in recognition of serving as mayor in 2024-2025, on Jan. 14, 2026. From Left to right: Councilmember Tim Schaefer, Vice Mayor Porsche Middleton, councilmember Jayna Karpinski-Costa, Mayor MariJane Lopez Taff, councilmember Kelsey Nelson. City Manager Ash Feeney (out of shot) // SB Williams

Citrus Heights Council recognizes outgoing mayor for extended mayoral term

The Citrus Heights City Council expressed gratitude toward outgoing mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa as they recognized her extended mayoral term during the Jan. 14 City Council meeting…

An aerial of the intersection of Fair Oaks Blvd. and Woodlake Hills Drive in Citrus Heights. // SB Williams

Intersection enhancements planned for Fair Oaks Blvd. in Citrus Heights

The City of Citrus Heights is preparing to implement a series of traffic safety improvements at the intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Woodlake Hills Drive as part of its Multi-Modal Transportation Safety Program…

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

The Citrus Heights City Council is slated to review and recommended committee assignments, recognize the outgoing mayor, and hear department reports…