Sara Beth Williams

New coffee shop opens on Auburn Boulevard
A new drive-thru coffee shop has opened on Auburn Boulevard at Grand Oaks Boulevard in Citrus Heights…

Citrus Heights quietly replaces rarely convened appeals board
The Citrus Heights City Council has unanimously approved dissolving one rarely-used board of appeals, and swapping in another board of appeals…

City seeks nominations for 2nd annual ‘Chip In’ volunteer award
The City of Citrus Heights is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Chip-In Hall of Fame Award, recognizing residents who go above and beyond…

Sunrise Mall has lost a dozen businesses in 12 months
At least one dozen businesses have closed inside Sunrise Mall over the course of the last 12 months, including both independent businesses and national chains….

Annual winter shelter for Citrus Heights homeless to begin in January
Beginning Jan. 4, 2026, the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) will host its 10th Winter Sanctuary,..

2025 Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest winners announced
The city announced Thursday the winners for this year’s Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest on their social media account, with a slideshow of the winning home in each category…

City seeks bids for frontage improvement project around Sunrise Mall
The City of Citrus Heights has issued a request for proposals seeking professional engineering firms to assist with the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan Frontage Improvement Project….

Community spirit shines in Citrus Heights ‘Best Lights’ winner
Kelley Winters and her partner, who live on Karen Rae Court, have decked out their corner home with bright lights and winter inflatables for years…

Deadline approaching: Is your name on SMUD’s unclaimed checks list?
Claims for any unclaimed funds listed among SMUD’s annual unclaimed checks list must be filed by 5 p.m. on Dec. 22.

Must-see lights to visit in Citrus Heights this Christmas
Several houses and streets are decked out for the holiday season with bright lights, tall seasonal inflatables, and elaborate displays, some that even tell a story…

Three arrested after stealing over $2K in merchandise
One of three suspects have been released from jail after being arrested Sunday on charges of burglary.

Fresh paint signals progress at future coffee drive thru in Citrus Heights
Another drive-thru coffee shop in Citrus Heights is moving closer to completion.




