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Sara Beth Williams

Sunrise Mall

Sunrise Mall has lost a dozen businesses in 12 months

At least one dozen businesses have closed inside Sunrise Mall over the course of the last 12 months, including both independent businesses and national chains….

Volunteers serve food to the unhoused during the Winter Sanctuary program, Jan. 30, 2025 // Ade Zulfikar, Alfred Sanchez

Annual winter shelter for Citrus Heights homeless to begin in January

Beginning Jan. 4, 2026, the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) will host its 10th Winter Sanctuary,..

A home on Karen Rae Court decorated with Christmas lights won in 2025 for the Best Lights in Citrus Heights Contest for the second year in a row. Dec. 2025 // SB Williams

2025 Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest winners announced

The city announced Thursday the winners for this year’s Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest on their social media account, with a slideshow of the winning home in each category…

Hundreds gathered in red Big Day of Service t-shirts for a kickoff rally at Bella Vista, May 17, 2025.

Volunteers tackle beautification, encouragement projects across Citrus Heights in first Big Day of Service

Citrus Heights participated in its first Big Day of Service on Saturday, May 17, contributing dozens of volunteers to 10 projects at various schools, nonprofits, and parks…

Sayonara Drive Housing Development Project Reandering

Habitat for Humanity home application due date fast approaching

Time is running out for those hoping to apply for one of the new affordable homes being built on Sayonara Drive in Citrus Heights. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is accepting applications for…

Citrus Heights Police: Mother suspected of DUI in head-on crash with children in vehicle

A mother suspected of driving under the influence collided head on with another driver on Old Auburn Road Sunday morning, officials said…

Over 39,000 drivers have been recorded driving through the intersection of Roseville Road and Antelope Road. // SB Williams

How busy are Citrus Heights streets? Here’s what traffic counts show

Recent traffic count data compiled by the City of Citrus Heights reveals the volume of drivers has remained steady with gradual increases across several major corridors in the city…

Citrus Heights Police Department

Citrus Heights Police dispatch center remodel project grows to $1.2M

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday approved the latest contract for work on a $1.24 million Police Department Communications Center remodel project….

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: May 8-14

Sentinel Staff Report– The latest police incident logs show an increase in vehicle violations while showing a decrease in animal control calls. Police incident logs from May 8-14, 2025, are listed below. Animal control: 5 (down from 9)…

Rev. Carla Comiter, Senior Minister of Unity Spiritual Community in Citrus Heights

Obituary: Carla Comiter (1950-2025)

In memory of Rev. Carla Comiter, Senior Minister of Unity Spiritual Community in Citrus Heights…

McArthur Field

Ground breaking planned for San Juan High School stadium upgrades

San Juan High School is gearing up for transformation with construction set to begin on a long-awaited stadium modernization project…

Collisions

Driver arrested after hitting light pole at Fair Oaks Blvd., Old Auburn Road

A driver was arrested Friday after one vehicle collided with a traffic signal light post at an intersection in Citrus Heights….