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Sara Beth Williams

city hall, 2025

Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday will hear a presentation on an informal proposal from Ethan Conrad Properties requesting an amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan…

Knife-wielding suspect shot by Citrus Heights Police

Citrus Heights police shot a man wielding a knife, officials say…

A pothole

Guest Column: Fixing Sacramento County roads must be a priority

Since taking office in January, I’ve ad countless conversations with residents across Sacramento County who are fed up with the condition of our roads—and I don’t blame them…

At least three buckets were observed in December 2024 by The Sentinel staff in the Sunrise Mall main corridor, positioned to catch water from the leaking roof. // SB Williams

City officials respond to growing frustration over Sunrise Mall

Frustration is growing over the dire state of Sunrise Mall, with many residents, mall employees and business owners voicing concerns…

Sunrise Mall

LETTERS: Sunrise Mall downfall, restaurants, roads

This week’s Letters to the Editor discuss the downfall and potential future of the Sunrise Mall, and the dangers of walking through the Sunrise Mall…

Sweet Music Studio Cafe

New music cafe to open in Citrus Heights. Here’s what’s planned:

A new music cafe venue is slated to open later this year in Citrus Heights…

A high school student shows off his designs for a portable tic-tac-toe game during the Sacramento Valley Manufacturers Alliance High School Manufacturing Challenge in 2024 at San Juan High School. // Courtesy of Sacramento Valley Manufacturers Alliance

Annual high school manufacturing challenge returning to Citrus Heights

The Sacramento Valley Manufacturers Alliance is hosting its second annual High School Manufacturing Challenge on April 26…

Must Be Cow Korean BBQ and Sushi is coming to 5511 Sunrise Blvd.

Korean BBQ, all-you-can-eat sushi coming to Citrus Heights

Signage for a new Korean BBQ restaurant has been installed on the building formerly home to Boston Pizza Restaurant…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2025 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: April 11-17

Latest police logs show an increase in code enforcement and a decrease in vehicle violations…

The property on Old Auburn Road was home to Citrus Heights Preschool for decades until it closed abruptly in the spring of 2024. The City of Citrus Heights finalized the purchase of the property at the end of October 2024.

City announces plans for former Citrus Heights Preschool property

The Citrus Heights City Council has given the city the green light to move forward with plans to retrofit a recently purchased property on…