Sara Beth Williams

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.

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…

$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…

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,..

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.

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…




