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Sara Beth Williams

Sweet Music Studio Cafe held a grand opening on Friday, with a ribbon cutting and live music. Jan. 23, 2026. // SB Williams

Nine live music venues in Citrus Heights

Whether you’re looking for acoustic tunes over coffee or a high-energy night out with friends, here’s a roundup of local favorites to check out…

Kohl's in Citrus Heights is located at 6135 San Juan Ave.

Retail building on prominent corner in Citrus Heights sells for $8.2M

Part of a shopping center on a prominent corner in Citrus Heights was recently purchased for $8.2 million.

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Adult male dies after medical emergency near local skate park

An adult male died after suffering an unknown medical emergency while at Rusch Park near the skate park, officials say.

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More ground spraying for mosquitos scheduled for Citrus Heights

The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District has announced plans to conduct ground spraying in parts of Sacramento County early Wednesday morning, July 2…

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Citrus Heights Police response to reported gunfire leads to San Juan High shelter in place

Police activity near Greenback Lane led to a brief shelter-in-place Monday afternoon at San Juan High School, after officers received reports of gunshot allegedly fired inside a nearby tattoo parlor.

Several men were seen installing a new door at Empire Liquor after a stolen vehicle crashed through the entrance early in the morning, Sept. 22, 2025.

Stolen vehicle crashes into Citrus Heights business

A vehicle later discovered to be stolen crashed through the front of a small business in Citrus Heights in the early hours of Monday morning.

Rusch Park, Citrus Heights

Sunrise Park District’s 75th anniversary jubilee to be held in Citrus Heights

By Sara Beth Williams– The Sunrise Recreation and Park District is marking a major milestone this fall with a 75th anniversary community jubilee, set for Saturday, Oct. 4, at Rusch Community Park. The celebration will run from 4…

San Juan High School Alum to host all-class reunion at Rusch Park

The San Juan Alumni Association is hosting an all-class picnic at Rusch Park this October. The event is open to all San Juan High School alumni, students, and past and present faculty…

The former site of Marie Callender's has been demolished to its foundation. // SB Williams

Site of long-vacant Citrus Heights restaurant demoed, sign covered

The site of a long-vacant restaurant in Citrus Heights that was being demolished for several weeks has been cleared down to its foundation as of Friday…

Framing for new apartments has been constructed at the site of the future Sierra Vista Apartments in Citrus Heights.

New apartments under construction behind Sunrise Mall

After three years, amid controversy and delays with the project, heavy construction equipment could be seen this week on Sunrise Vista Drive…

A 'For Lease" sign in front of a vacant property in Citrus Heights.

Residents voice concerns over vacant properties in latest Citrus Heights survey

Citrus Heights residents spoke out about the city’s ongoing problem with vacant commercial properties, with hundreds weighing in through the latest FlashVote survey issued on Monday…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Sept. 11-17

Latest police logs show a decrease in animal control calls while showing an increase in vehicle violations and homeless related calls…