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Sara Beth Williams

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Vehicle collides with two Citrus Heights residences

A vehicle clipped the corner of one house, and then crashed through the wall of another house early Friday afternoon, authorities said…

BREAKING: 11-acre sports, entertainment complex proposed for Sunrise Mall

A proposed partnership between the city of Citrus Heights, The Mettle Shop, and Tallen Capital Partners could bring an 11-acre, 160,000-square-foot sports and entertainment complex…

Family owners Antonio and Patricia Reynoso stand in their brick and mortar embroidery shop, Inca Threads. // SB Williams

Inca Threads brings custom embroidery to Citrus Heights

What began as a small garage operation grew into a brick-and-mortar storefront along Auburn Boulevard, where Antonio Reynoso now welcomes customers into Inca Threads, a custom embroidery shop…

How much greenspace is envisioned in the city’s plan for Sunrise Mall?

With almost 100 acres of property to potentially redevelop with housing, retail, entertainment, and office space, the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan has suggested a variety of ways in which developers can incorporate open and green space throughout the…

Sac Metro Fire crews could be seen uncovering a man hole to allow smoke to escape while investigating a fire that started in a storm drain on Rusch Drive. Jan. 1, 2026 // J. Williams

Smoke-filled storm drain prompts emergency crew response in Citrus Heights

Police and fire crews responded to Rusch Drive at the corner of Rollingwood Boulevard Thursday afternoon and found smoke coming from…

A new set of signal lights have been installed in front of the Citrus Grove shopping center. // SB Williams

New signals installed on Auburn Boulevard

A new set of stoplights have been installed on Auburn Boulevard in front of the Citrus Grove shopping center…

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A look back at 2025: Top stories covering Citrus Heights

The Sentinel has compiled some of the top stories that captured the most interest from readers in 2025.

A new trampoline park is proposed for 8525 Auburn Blvd., in the building that formerly housed Big Lots.

Adventure park preparing to open in the new year

A new trampoline adventure park is hoping to be open and ready for business in early 2026. 

Image from a video of a house fire in Citrus Heights on Dec. 31, 2025, shared by Sacramento Metro Fire District.

New Year’s Eve fire kills 3 dogs, injures 1, in Citrus Heights.

A house fire in Citrus Heights sent one person to the hospital and resulted in the loss of three pets Wednesday evening, according to officials.

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Citrus Heights police officer home recovering after Christmas Eve collision

A Citrus Heights Police officer is recovering at home after his vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle just before midnight on Dec. 24…

The Family Outpost thrift store closed Sept 7, 2025. // SB Williams

22 businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2025

While many businesses opened in Citrus Heights this year, multiple businesses have also shuttered over the past year — with a dozen of those occurring inside Sunrise Mall…

Black Sails Coffee Lounge in the Marketplace at Birdcage has closed.

Specialty coffee lounge in Citrus Heights closes, plans to relocate

A specialty coffee shop closed last weekend in Citrus Heights, after announcing the pending closure earlier this month…