Sara Beth Williams
Citrus Heights’ massive residential waste contract: What we know so far
The Citrus Heights City Council voted 3 to 2 last week to recommend the city move forward with renewing a 10-year contract with Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC, known as Republic Services…
Q&A: When will medians be constructed along Auburn Boulevard?
As Phase 2 of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Project moves forward, construction crews are preparing to install new landscaped medians and…
Mesa Verde Theater to present ‘Clue: On Stage”
The Mesa Verde Drama Career Technical Education program is slated to present the mystery comedy production of Clue, with an opening night of Thursday, March 5…
Citrus Heights Police: Man arrested after found living in backyard shed without permission
A Citrus Heights resident contacted police after discovering an unfamiliar man inside her backyard shed…
Citrus Heights releases holiday gift guide to encourage local shopping
The City of Citrus Heights has released a four-page holiday shopping and gift giving guide that highlights multiple businesses throughout the city…
Citrus Heights council eyes tightening rules for mobile food vendors
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday directed city staff to explore tightening mobile food vendor regulations to include restrictions against food truck vendors operating in the same parking lot, or within a specific…
2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Dec. 4-10
Latest police logs show a decrease in traffic violations, while showing an increase in homeless related incidents…
Hair salon closes in Citrus Heights after more than 40 years in business
A hair salon on Auburn Boulevard has closed after more than 40 years according to a Dec. 8 press release…
Citrus Heights nonprofit collecting toys for troops
A local nonprofit has returned again for 2025 to help collect toys for children of military personnel.
New coffee shop to close, after brief stint in Citrus Heights
Black Sails Coffee Lounge, a locally owned coffee shop that opened in July in the Marketplace at Birdcage, will close its doors on Dec. 21…
17 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2025
Citrus Heights welcomed a variety of new businesses this year, including restaurants, grocery stores, gaming and sports practice facilities, a coffee shop, and more…
Progress underway on former Teriyaki Land in Citrus Heights
A visit by Sentinel staff last week found the exterior of the building formerly occupied by Teriyaki Land repainted a bright red and white…
