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Sara Beth Williams

Former Citrus Heights mayor Dr. Jayna Karpinski-Costa stood with fellow councilmembers and City manager to accept a plague in recognition of serving as mayor in 2024-2025, on Jan. 14, 2026. From Left to right: Councilmember Tim Schaefer, Vice Mayor Porsche Middleton, councilmember Jayna Karpinski-Costa, Mayor MariJane Lopez Taff, councilmember Kelsey Nelson. City Manager Ash Feeney (out of shot) // SB Williams

Citrus Heights Council recognizes outgoing mayor for extended mayoral term

The Citrus Heights City Council expressed gratitude toward outgoing mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa as they recognized her extended mayoral term during the Jan. 14 City Council meeting…

An aerial of the intersection of Fair Oaks Blvd. and Woodlake Hills Drive in Citrus Heights. // SB Williams

Intersection enhancements planned for Fair Oaks Blvd. in Citrus Heights

The City of Citrus Heights is preparing to implement a series of traffic safety improvements at the intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Woodlake Hills Drive as part of its Multi-Modal Transportation Safety Program…

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

The Citrus Heights City Council is slated to review and recommended committee assignments, recognize the outgoing mayor, and hear department reports…

Kathy Morris, right, stands near a table set up at C-Bar-C Park on Aug. 2, for National Night Out. // M. Hazlip

Citrus Heights neighborhoods plan National Night Out events for 2025

In Citrus Heights this year, there are several registered National Night Out events throughout the city…

Sunrise Christian Food Ministry volunteers

Community Nonprofit grant applications now open

The City of Citrus Heights is now accepting applications for its Non-Profit Community Support Fund, with a total of $150,000 available for nonprofits who serve Citrus Heights residents.

A photo showing mill and fill work on Antelope Road. // City of Citrus Heights

Roadwork taking place on Old Auburn Road

Road work on sections of Old Auburn Road in Citrus Heights began on July 21 and will continue through August 1, according to the city.

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Citrus Heights clarifies position on SB 802

Following the Sentinel’s recent report on the city dropping its opposition to a controversial regional homelessness bill, a city spokesperson issued a clarification that…

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Citrus Heights City Council on summer recess

The Citrus Heights City Council did not meet this week, as the council is on summer recess…

police lights, do not cross tape, crime scene. Citrus Heights Sentinel

Man fatally shot, suspect arrested, in second homicide of the year

A man died after being shot outside his home over the weekend…

Police car lights, light bar. Citrus Heights Sentinel. Photo by Luke Otterstad

Father, son, injured in late night collison, DUI suspected

A father and juvenile son riding on a dirt bike were injured over the weekend when they were struck by another vehicle…

A sign that reads "We have moved in the center as Ron's Jewlers, next to JCPenney." // SB Williams

Another business shutters at Sunrise Mall, combines locations

It appears one jeweler has combined with another jewelry store inside…

Rusch Park, Citrus Heights

Church to host community Bubble Party at Rusch Park

Grace Communion Church is inviting the community to its inaugural Bubble Party at Rusch Community Park on Saturday…