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Sara Beth Williams

The Sacramento County office of the Secretary of State lists three confirmed candidates who have filed to run for Assembly i, representing District 7, including Amy L Slavensky, (bottom left) Sanaz Motamedi (top left) and Josh Hoover. (right)

Who’s running for State Assembly District 7?

Candidates on both sides of the political aisle are running for State Assembly District 7 this year, with current incumbent Josh Hoover having confirmed he is running for reelection.

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Verbal disturbance involving teens prompts police response at local apartments

Police responded Thursday evening to a reported verbal disturbance involving several minors at a local apartment complex on Sunrise Boulevard…

A new state of the art football stadium is near completion at San Juan High School in Citrus Heights. // San Juan Unified School District

$21M San Juan High School stadium project nears completion

The newly modernized football stadium at San Juan High School is nearing completion, with a ribbon cutting expected to take place at the end of April, district officials said Wednesday…

Photos show a vehicle with back-end damage appearing to have crashed into the garage of a residence, with the power pole and electricity lines having fallen across the driveway of the impacted residence. // CH Sentinel

Power pole, home, damaged after solo vehicle collision

A solo vehicle collided with a power pole on Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and loss of power to a handful of Citrus Heights SMUD customers,..

A parole board hearing was held Wednesday March 18 at 9 a.m. to evaluate several offenders' parole cases. // CH Sentinel

GUEST OPINION: Time to fix California’s broken public safety laws that endanger children

The time for reform is now. I urge my colleagues to change the law without delay. Governor Newsom must also hold the Parole Board accountable and prioritize the safety of our communities. California’s children deserve nothing less.

city hall, 2025

Citrus Heights council meeting cancelled for March 25

The Citrus Heights City Council will not be holding its regularly scheduled second meeting on March 25, 2026, according to a notice posted by the city on Friday…

29 nonprofit organizations benefited from more than $580,000 in funding from SMUD’s annual Shine program, March 25, 2024. // SMUD press release.

Grant workshops offered ahead of Shine Awards program deadline

The time to apply for Shine Awards is fast approaching, and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District wants to help prepare nonprofits who are interested in applying by offering virtual workshops…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: March 12-18

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a decrease in animal control calls, and an increase in theft…

Wendy's is located at 6435 Antelope Rd. in Citrus Heights.

Wendy’s plans hundreds of closures nationwide. Could Citrus Heights be affected?

Fast-food chain The Wendy’s Company plans to close hundreds of underperforming restaurants across the United States during the first half of 2026…

City: Upcoming night roadwork, repaving slated for Madison Avenue

Drivers traveling along Madison Avenue should expect overnight lane reductions beginning Sunday as Sacramento County starts a roadway improvement project between San Juan Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard…

20 elected officials gathered together at the Sacramento Public Library for a meeting to discuss how to approach and improve homelessness and behavioral health in Sacramento County. Oct. 28, 2025. // SB Williams

GUEST COLUMN: SB 802 risks creating another LA-style homelessness bureaucracy

A bill moving through the State Legislature, SB 802, would create a new regional homelessness governing structure for our county. On paper, it sounds cooperative and coordinated. But before we rush into a new system, we should look…

Sylvan Ranch Community Garden annual plant sale

Citrus Heights community garden to host 2026 annual plant sale

The Sylvan Ranch Community Garden is hosting its 14th annual plant sale beginning April 11…