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Sara Beth Williams

The site of an old sports bar on Mariposa Avenue is being transformed into a coffee shop.

Former sports bar in Citrus Heights set to become coffee shop

A former sports bar on Mariposa Avenue is moving closer to transforming into a new coffee shop…

A boarded up home on Watson Way and Mariposa Ave. is listed for sale.

Long-vacant Citrus Heights home built in 1939 listed for sale

A long-vacant home on Watson Way in Citrus Heights has been listed for sale…

American Crown Circus returns to Sunrise Mall May 8-19.

Under the Big Top: Circus returns to Sunrise Mall

The circus has returned to Sunrise Mall just in time for Mother’s Day weekend…

Heavy construction equipment can be seen on the future site of a three-story apartment complex on Sunrise Vista Drive. // SB Williams

Construction underway on new apartment complex behind Sunrise Mall

After three years, amid controversy and delays with the project, heavy construction equipment could be seen this week on Sunrise Vista Drive…

The Mesa Verde Boys' Volleyball team, headed by coach Jennifer Shoffner, practice in the high school's gym. // SB Williams

Mesa Verde boys’ volleyball team ends year with ‘heads held high’

The Mesa Verde High School’s boys’ volleyball team made waves in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV this spring, earning recognition for a record-breaking season…

Mesa Verde Alum stands with fellow cast members and the writer of "The Jacket" during the SacTown Movie Buffs Film Festival on April 26, 2025. From left to right: Rising Star winner Rona Bernadette, Best Original Screenplay writer Cheryl Bealer-Wynton, Best Supporting Actress winner Janine Romney, Best Actor winner Chris Laird. // Chris Laird

Citrus Heights native wins second film festival award

Local Mesa Verde High School alum Chris Laird took home a Best Actor award from the SacTown Movie Buffs film festival…

Citrus Heights joins upcoming Big Day of Service

Citrus Heights is participating in the annual Big Day of Service event presented by the Rotary Club of Fair Oaks and Orangevale…

Larry Fritz stands with his wife, Maria Fritz, and mother-in-law Lucy Pitogo in front of his new home in Citrus Heights

From Orangevale to Citrus Heights: Local history advocate returns to his roots

After more than three decades living in Orangevale, Citrus Heights Historical Society President Larry Fritz and his wife have officially moved…

Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte stands with Chip-in Hall of Fame Award winner Janet Harry, at a Volunteer Appreciation Week ceremony, April 23, 2025. // City of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights issues inaugural ‘Chip-In’ award to longtime police department volunteer

The City of Citrus Heights awarded the inaugural Chip-In Hall of Fame Award to Janet Harry for her extensive volunteering over the past nine years with the…

DUI driver arrested in Citrus Heights after colliding with pole, released the next day

A driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI by police after colliding with a power pole in Citrus Heights on Monday…