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Sara Beth Williams

Volunteers helping to serve at the city's annual fall 'Chip-in" Day, Oct. 11, 2025. // SB Williams

Guest Column: A Letter from the Mayor

Submitted by MariJane Lopez-Taff: It is an honor to serve as your newly appointed Mayor. As I begin this year of leadership, I am proud to introduce my mayoral focus: Citrus Heights Serves….

Illegal dumping found on Rollingwood Blvd. in front of the canal in 2025. // SB Williams

Survey finds Improvement in blight, ongoing homelessness concerns

A recent FlashVote survey conducted by the City of Citrus Heights revealed insight into how residents view blight management and visible homelessness across the city…

Cartoon encouraging street light safety on Van Maren Lane. // Generated by AI

LETTER: Let’s brighten up Citrus Heights

Letter submitted by Greg Hall, Citrus Heights– I am new here. I love the wild turkeys. The folks here are super-friendly…

July 2025: What’s going on in Citrus Heights this month?

What better way to beat the heat than enjoying free movies, ice cream with neighbors, swimming, live music, and summer camps for the kids.

Citrus Heights Police promoted 1 and hired new officers during an Oath of Office ceremony at Citrus Heights City Hall, June 25, 2025. // Citrus Heights Police Department

Citrus Heights Police promote, hire new officers

Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte administered the oath of office to several new police and code enforcement officers on Wednesday, June 25 at Citrus Heights City Hal…

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Ground mosquito spraying 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…

Michaels in Citrus Heights is located at 6120 Birdcage Centre Ln,

Michaels acquires JOANN brands

Sewing enthusiasts in Citrus Heights will now find a wider selection at Michaels, thanks to the company’s recent move to begin carrying fabrics formerly sold at JOANN…

A rendering of a possible roundabout at the intersection of Old Auburn Road and Wachtel Way. // City of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights council opts for pursuing more roundabouts

The city could see more roundabouts in the future, after the Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday gave the green light to pursue adding new roundabouts to…

Police Lights, file photo

Man in camouflage arrested at Rusch Park

Citrus Heights Police officers responded in force to a report of a man making threatening statements…

The landscaping is now barren along Auburn Blvd. // SB Williams

Letters to the Editor: Auburn Blvd, sidewalks

This week’s Letters to the Editor discuss Neighborhood Area 4, and road safety and upgrades..

Sunrise Mall

Citrus Heights city leaders react to potential sale of Sunrise Mall

Citrus Heights Mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa and councilmember Tim Schefer expanded on a message from Citrus Heights City Manager Ash Feeney released last week reacting to…

The Arcade Cripple Creek Trail at Arcade Lake Lane and Sayonara Drive. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights council approves $844k for first phase of trail extension

One of two planned Arcade Cripple-Creek trail extension projects is moving forward, after the Citrus Heights City Council approved a construction contract Wednesday night for almost $844,000.