Sara Beth Williams

New coffee shop to close, after brief stint in Citrus Heights
Black Sails Coffee Lounge, a locally owned coffee shop that opened in July in the Marketplace at Birdcage, will close its doors on Dec. 21…

17 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2025
Citrus Heights welcomed a variety of new businesses this year, including restaurants, grocery stores, gaming and sports practice facilities, a coffee shop, and more…

Progress underway on former Teriyaki Land in Citrus Heights
A visit by Sentinel staff last week found the exterior of the building formerly occupied by Teriyaki Land repainted a bright red and white…

Citrus Heights stabbing victim identified
The woman who died from a fatal stabbing on April 24 has been identified as 28-year-old Alexis Ashanti McGill…

Public workshop to discuss changes planned for Wachtel Way, Old Auburn Road
The city is hosting a community workshop on the Gateway Activation Project on Tuesday, April 29, to share about the project and hear thoughts from residents…

Why Citrus Heights said ‘no’ to Sunrise Mall amendment proposal
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council, with an estimated 140 community members, and Ethan Conrad, CEO of Ethan Conrad Properties, discussed the Sunrise Mall’s future late into the night last Wednesday, culminating in the rejection…

Letters to the Editor: Sunrise Mall, shopping, architecture
The latest Letters to the Editor reflect on Sunrise Mall and discuss the architectural design and pace of redevelopment…

SMP cancels Backyard Bash event outside Sunrise Mall
The Backyard Bash scheduled for May 31 has been canceled….

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 18-23
Latest police logs show an increase in vehicle violations while showing a decrease in animal services and code enforcement calls. The latest police logs from April 17-23, 2025 are listed below…

Citrus Heights locations could be affected as Jack in the Box plans closures
A California-based national fast-food company announced plans last week to close between 150 and 200 stores nationwide…

Citrus Heights memory care facility listed for sale, amid legal trouble
The Courte in Citrus Heights has been listed for sale, according to..

Homicide: Domestic violence suspect arrested following fatal stabbing
Citrus Heights Police arrested a 30-year-old man for homicide after he turned himself in to the Sacramento County main jail on Thursday.




