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Sara Beth Williams

12 winners of Republic Services' annual calendar poster contest gathered for a photo after being honored at the Citrus Heights City Council meeting, Jan. 28, 2026. // City of Citrus Heights

Twelve Students from Citrus Heights schools featured in Republic Services 2026 calendar

The Citrus Heights City Council celebrated 12 winners of the annual Republic Services calendar poster contest on Wednesday, Jan. 28, giving each student winner an opportunity to showcase their winning artwork in a photo with the mayor…

Byer's Gymnastics received the Civic Heights Business Distinction Award in the fall of 2025. // City of Citrus Heights

Deadline to nominate ‘legacy’ Business Distinction award approaching

Nomination submissions for the upcoming Legacy Business of Distinction Award for businesses in Citrus Heights that have existed for 15 years or more will be closing on Feb. 6.

Wild and Fly Fitness has been nominated for a Business of Distinction: Civic Heights Award.

First meeting of Auburn Boulevard business coalition planned for this month

After several years of dormant activity and failed attempts at collaboration, businesses on Auburn Boulevard will soon have the ability to come together under the leadership of Wild and Fly Fitness founder Wendy Fuentes.

Edify Church, formerly known as Citrus Heights Fellowship, is located at 7405 Mariposa Ave.

Relaunch date delayed for Edify Church

The relaunch date for a local church in Citrus Heights which is changing its name to Edify Church, has been delayed until January, according to the new church’s pastor…

The first Sonic in Citrus Heights is located at 5873 Antelope Rd.

First SONIC in Citrus Heights now open

A new SONIC drive-in restaurant opened on Monday, marking the business’s first location to operate in Citrus Heights…

The annual Stars and Stripes took place at Van Maren Park at the end of June, 2025. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights plans Inaugural ‘Citrus Nights’ concert in the park

The City of Citrus Heights recently announced the first-ever ‘Citrus Nights’, a free community event that will include a concert in the park.

A plate of spaghetti // Logan Jeffery / Foodjetexpress / Stock photo

Citrus Heights HART to hold annual Spaghetti Fest

The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team is hosting its annual Spaghetti Fest fundraising event this October…

Police Lights, file photo

Bicyclist killed in collision near I-80 Riverside onramp

A 60-year-old Roseville man was killed Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle near the Interstate 80 on-ramp on Riverside Avenue, less than a mile outside of Citrus Heights.

DUI Checkpoint, Citrus Heights, Police

Citrus Heights Police: DUI checkpoint scheduled for Saturday night

The Citrus Heights Police Department announced in a news release that officers plan to conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday…

Four members of the Citrus Heights City Council voted to approve grant funding to nine nonprofits, Sept. 10, 2025

Citrus Heights City Council awards $132K in grants to nine non-profits

The Citrus Heights City Council approved $132,000 in grant funding from the Non Profit Community Support Fund program to be allocated to nine different nonprofits.

police lights and crime scene tape "do not cross"

Motorcyclist who died after police pursuit in Citrus Heights identified

A motorcyclist who died following a police pursuit and subsequent collision with a vehicle has been identified as…

Citrus Heights city hall, fountain, night view

New Citrus Heights FlashVote survey released on commercial vacancies

The city of Citrus Heights issued a new FlashVote survey on Monday, with questions focusing on commercial building vacancies…