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Sara Beth Williams

The Sunrise Vista Apartments are being constructed behind Sunrise Mall, adjacent to Sunrise Rollerland. // Sb Williams

Construction continues on apartments behind Sunrise Mall

After a year of construction, a set of three-story apartment buildings behind Sunrise Mall is progressing along, with exterior windows and doors added beyond scaffolding wrapped around the buildings….

The city's first "Citrus Nights' concert in the park event took place Sept. 19, 2025. // SB Williams

City highlights successes in roads, safety, economic development

The city listed dozens of accomplishments through 2025, including multiple successes in economic development, community engagement, public safety and roads and construction.

Several candidates are running for Congress District 6 in 2026. Kevin Kiley, Incumbent (top left) Lauren Babb Tomlinson, Democrat (second from top left), Martha Guerrero, Democrat (top right). Thien Ho, Democrat (second from bottom left). Richard Pan, Democrat (bottom, second from right), Tyler Vandenberg. Democrat (bottom left)

Who’s running for Congress in District 6?

The race for Congress is heating up as multiple candidates have stepped up to run to represent District 6, including the mayor of West Sacramento, the Sacramento County District Attorney, and current US Representative Kevin Kiley…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: March 19-25

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a decrease in traffic accidents, and an increase in homeless-related incidents. Below are the latest police incident logs from March 19-25, 2026. ..

Flashvote Survey question asking Citrus Heights residents "Which of the following aspects of Citrus Heights are most important to you?" Residents were allowed to choose up to four. // SB Williams

Survey Results: Citrus Heights residents rank roads, safety as top priorities

Results from the latest FlashVote survey issued by the city of Citrus Heights show that road conditions, public safety and security, and community cleanliness continue to rank as top priorities for the majority of residents…

A home sale that went viral in 2021 // CH Sentinel

Local housing analyst: Prices down slightly in region for 2026

The spring real estate market in Citrus Heights and the surrounding region is beginning to take shape, with softer housing prices overall compared to last year, local real estate appraiser and housing analyst Ryan Lundquist reports on his…

Sweet Haven Bakery

Citrus Heights bakery relocating just across the border

A popular bakery is moving from the Marketplace at Birdcage to a new suite down the street just outside the border of Citrus Heights…

100-year-old Ted Mitchell stands with Citrus Heights Historical Society President Larry Fritz during Mitchell's 100th birthday celebration. March 15, 2026. // Courtesy of Larry Fritz

Citrus Heights man with deep roots celebrates 100th birthday

One of the oldest living residents of Citrus Heights recently marked a major milestone, celebrating his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends…

Rose Nail Lounge is currently under construction and will be located at 5925 Birdcage Centre Ln.

New nail lounge coming to Marketplace at Birdcage

A new luxury nail and beauty lounge is expected to open this summer. at the Marketplace at Birdcage, the salon’s owner says.

Police Lights, file photo

Driver hospitalized after collision near San Juan High School

One driver allegedly ran a red light, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department.

Several unhoused guests were fed at Foundation Christain Church during HART's annual Winter Sanctuary in January 2025. // Foundation Christain Church

Winter Sanctuary serves over 1,000 meals, helps five find housing

This year, the Winter Sanctuary program in Citrus Heights welcomed 51 unhoused individuals during its seven weeks of rotating shelter from Jan. 4 through Feb. 22…

Police Lights, file photo

Two students on board school bus involved in collision

Tuesday afternoon, a San Juan Unified school bus was involved in a traffic collision on Antelope Road, near Sunrise Boulevard, the San Juan Unified School District confirmed Wednesday…