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Sara Beth Williams

city hall, 2025

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

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to adopt a new salary table, consider renewing the city’s Prohousing designation, and review current regulations related to mobile food vendors…

A Chando's Tacos food truck operated temporarily at Sylvan Corners in 2020. File photo. // CH Sentinel

Citrus Heights to discuss food truck regulations in upcoming City Council meeting

The City of Citrus Heights plans to discuss current regulations during the upcoming City Council meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 10, following an uptick in interest from mobile food vendors seeking to operate in the city,

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

Citrus Heights man accused of poaching 15 abalone

A Citrus Heights man accused of poaching over a dozen red abalone appeared in court in Santa Rosa last week…

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Guest Column: Fixing Sacramento County roads must be a priority

Since taking office in January, I’ve ad countless conversations with residents across Sacramento County who are fed up with the condition of our roads—and I don’t blame them…

At least three buckets were observed in December 2024 by The Sentinel staff in the Sunrise Mall main corridor, positioned to catch water from the leaking roof. // SB Williams

City officials respond to growing frustration over Sunrise Mall

Frustration is growing over the dire state of Sunrise Mall, with many residents, mall employees and business owners voicing concerns…

Sunrise Mall

LETTERS: Sunrise Mall downfall, restaurants, roads

This week’s Letters to the Editor discuss the downfall and potential future of the Sunrise Mall, and the dangers of walking through the Sunrise Mall…

Sweet Music Studio Cafe

New music cafe to open in Citrus Heights. Here’s what’s planned:

A new music cafe venue is slated to open later this year in Citrus Heights…

A high school student shows off his designs for a portable tic-tac-toe game during the Sacramento Valley Manufacturers Alliance High School Manufacturing Challenge in 2024 at San Juan High School. // Courtesy of Sacramento Valley Manufacturers Alliance

Annual high school manufacturing challenge returning to Citrus Heights

The Sacramento Valley Manufacturers Alliance is hosting its second annual High School Manufacturing Challenge on April 26…

Must Be Cow Korean BBQ and Sushi is coming to 5511 Sunrise Blvd.

Korean BBQ, all-you-can-eat sushi coming to Citrus Heights

Signage for a new Korean BBQ restaurant has been installed on the building formerly home to Boston Pizza Restaurant…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2025 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: April 11-17

Latest police logs show an increase in code enforcement and a decrease in vehicle violations…

The property on Old Auburn Road was home to Citrus Heights Preschool for decades until it closed abruptly in the spring of 2024. The City of Citrus Heights finalized the purchase of the property at the end of October 2024.

City announces plans for former Citrus Heights Preschool property

The Citrus Heights City Council has given the city the green light to move forward with plans to retrofit a recently purchased property on…

A bar graph listing stipends received by Citrus Heights City Council members from various boards and commissions shows the amount earned per month and estimated stipends received annually. Source: City of Citrus Heights. // CH Sentinel.

Citrus Heights Council votes to forward stipends from regional boards to city’s general fund

The Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously to request that all stipends received from all regional boards and commissions be deposited into…