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Sara Beth Williams

A bulk pile in front of a home on Grand Oaks Boulevard in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights residents to be fined $166 for piles set out too early

Republic Services announced in a Jan. 1 mailer to residents that setting out piles more than 48 hours in advance of…

New date set for city to consider developer’s controversial plan for Sunrise Mall

A prominent regional developer’s proposed amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan is scheduled to be discussed later this month…

city hall, 2025

Jan. 8 Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday is slated to appoint new members to various boards and commissions, discuss an Impact Fee Study, and hear a report from the Citrus Heights Police Department regarding New Year’s Eve Enforcement.…

Citrus Heights traffic laws, red light cameras

Letter: Red light camera fines in Citrus Heights are excessive

Letter by Josh Jordahl, Orangevale, CA– I recently received a ticket in Citrus Heights for running a red light…

Two shoplifters arrested after high-speed pursuit in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights Police on Saturday arrested two retail theft suspects after a 3-mile police pursuit down Greenback Lane…

A bar graph shows data in percentages collected from 3 years of Blight management/Community image FlashVote surveys courtesy Meghan Huber, Director, Economic Development & Community Engagement, City of Citrus Heights

FlashVote data shows progress in Citrus Heights’ beautification efforts over time

FlashVote survey results from the last three years reveal an increase in positive sentiment from residents regarding the city’s overall management of blight…

A black collapsable gate has been drawn across the corridor at Sunrise Mall. // SB Williams

What’s happening with Sunrise Mall?

Hardship has plagued an already barely breathing Sunrise Mall throughout the last year, with roughly 25 percent or less of possible storefronts currently operating at Sunrise Mall…

Measure P passed. What will it mean for Citrus Heights schools?

With the passage of Measure P, a $950 million dollar facilities improvement bond, local schools in Citrus Heights can expect significant upgrades, according to the San Juan Unified School District.

Businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2024

Citrus Heights welcomed several new businesses in 2024 but also saw the departure of notable retailers and other businesses during the same year. Below is a list of businesses that have closed in 2024. The list is not…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Dec. 26-Jan. 1

Latest police logs show an increase in vehicle violations while showing a drop in theft and traffic accidents…