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Sara Beth Williams

How much greenspace is envisioned in the city’s plan for Sunrise Mall?

With almost 100 acres of property to potentially redevelop with housing, retail, entertainment, and office space, the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan has suggested a variety of ways in which developers can incorporate open and green space throughout the…

Sac Metro Fire crews could be seen uncovering a man hole to allow smoke to escape while investigating a fire that started in a storm drain on Rusch Drive. Jan. 1, 2026 // J. Williams

Smoke-filled storm drain prompts emergency crew response in Citrus Heights

Police and fire crews responded to Rusch Drive at the corner of Rollingwood Boulevard Thursday afternoon and found smoke coming from…

A new set of signal lights have been installed in front of the Citrus Grove shopping center. // SB Williams

New signals installed on Auburn Boulevard

A new set of stoplights have been installed on Auburn Boulevard in front of the Citrus Grove shopping center…

Citrus Height police SUV

How much of the city budget goes to Citrus Heights Police?

The Citrus Heights Police Department continues to represent the largest share of the city’s general fund expenditures, according to a report from the city on June 11.

Veteran, historian from Citrus Heights honored at Aerospace Museum memorial

Friends of Raymond S. Oliver gathered at the Aerospace Museum of California Friday to remember the Citrus Heights man known as an historian, journalist, and curmudgeon.

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: June 12-18

Latest police logs show an increase in homeless-related calls and a drop in vehicle violations and vandalism…

Los Nogales Mexican Restaurant is located at 7150 Auburn Blvd. // SB WIlliams

Citrus Heights: 5 new restaurants to try in 2025

Whether you’re craving classic Mexican food, Asian cuisine, or something entirely new, we’ve rounded up five new spots that deserve a place on your must-try list.

An amphitheater is being planned for the west end of Rusch Community Park. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights marching band to hold concert at site of future amphitheater

The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band is inviting the public to a special 20th anniversary concert celebration on Wednesday, June 25, at Rusch Community Park…

Fireworks booth at Fair Oaks Blvd. and Woodmore Oaks Drive.

2025: See which orgs are behind these 19 firework stands in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights has several fireworks booths registered this year representing multiple nonprofit organizations and schools…

Road Work Ahead

Over $50M planned for road, safety, drain upgrades in Citrus Heights

More than $50 million is anticipated to be spent in the next two years on 18 infrastructure projects in Citrus Heights…

Black Sails Coffee is coming to the Marketplace at Birdcage

Specialty coffee lounge planning to open in Citrus Heights

A coffee roasting company has plans to open a coffee lounge in the Marketplace at Birdcage shopping center in Citrus Heights.

A mural painted by "Mammoth."

Two new murals unveiled at Sylvan Corners to kick off new Citrus Heights arts district

Two new murals have been added to Sylvan Corners in an unveiling of a new local arts district.