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Sara Beth Williams

Christmas lights, December 2021

Voting now open for 2025 ‘Best Lights’ in Citrus Heights’

Voting is now open for the 2025 Best Lights in Citrus Heights annual holiday contest hosted by the City of Citrus Heights, that celebrates the best decorated homes in the city.

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

Collision, vehicle fire shut down Citrus Heights intersection

A two-vehicle collision resulting in a vehicle bursting into flames briefly shut down a local intersection Wednesday morning…

MariJane Lopez-Taff and Porsche Middleton were selected as Mayor and Vice Mayor, respectively, during the last Regular City Council meeting, Dec. 10, 2025.

Citrus Heights Council selects new Mayor, Vice Mayor for 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday unanimously selected a new mayor and vice mayor from among their ranks to serve one-year terms in 2026…

Ethan Conrad's request for an amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan was rejected by the Citrus Heights City Council Wednesday, April 23, 2025. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights Council upholds vision for Sunrise Tomorrow, rejects amendment request

The Citrus Heights City Council chambers were filled to standing room only on Wednesday night at City Hall as the City Council deliberated the future of Sunrise Mall…

CHPD on scene at a crime scene at Sac Metro Fire Station 21

Mid-morning homicide under investigation by Citrus Heights Police

Citrus Heights Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Thursday morning, according to officials…

Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte

Citrus Heights annual report shows significant increase in police activity, arrests

Citrus Heights Police Department data released this month shows more than 1,000 additional quality-of-life citations were issued in 2024…

Spencer's Sunrise Mall location has closed.

Another national retailer has left Sunrise Mall

National retailer Spencer’s has closed its Sunrise Mall location…

Everlast Dental has blocked one of its driveway entrances. // Josiah Otterstad

Local dental office in Citrus Heights alarmed by reckless drivers cutting through parking lot

A reckless driving incident has prompted a local dental office to take action to “ensure the safety” of their patients…

Citrus Heights Council to review informal request to revamp Sunrise Mall

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected to hear a presentation from Ethan Conrad Properties regarding an informal amendment proposal requesting changes to the…

crime

New details emerge in officer-involved shooting in Citrus Heights

The Citrus Heights Police Department released new details regarding an officer-involved shooting that occurred Monday…

city hall, 2025

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

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday will hear a presentation on an informal proposal from Ethan Conrad Properties requesting an amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan…

Knife-wielding suspect shot by Citrus Heights Police

Citrus Heights police shot a man wielding a knife, officials say…