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Sara Beth Williams

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Pedal misstep sends vehicle into garage door at Citrus Heights residence

A vehicle crashed into the garage of a home on Cordellia Circle Wednesday morning after the driver accidentally hit the accelerator…

Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest for 2025 now accepting nominations

The city’s 2025 “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” contest is now accepting nominations through Dec. 8.

A map showing the road closures affecting Citrus Heights.

Road closures in Citrus Heights for the 2025 California International Marathon

Several key road closures will be in effect during the upcoming annual California International Marathon, which is set to take place this Sunday, Dec. 8. 

Heavy police activity could be seen on Tupelo Drive, near Antelope Road, in Citrus Heights. A helicopter circled overhead, and police could be heard making announcements on a megaphone. Multiple agencies responded to the scene.

Deputies detain suspect after standoff in Citrus Heights

A high-speed chase spanning two counties ended in a standoff in Citrus Heights with a driver wanted on suspicion of assaulting an officer…

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Stoplight mysteriously vanishes from Citrus Heights intersection, city suspects high winds

Citrus Heights Police responded to the corner of Antelope Road and Lichen Drive just before 7:30 a.m. Tuesday morning to reports of a traffic hazard and found…

Former retired Citrus Heights police service K9 officer Axel has passed away

Citrus Heights Police K9 service dog remembered for ‘incredible legacy’

A retired Citrus Heights police service K9 credited with saving lives and taking down an armed gunman, has passed away…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: March 20-27

The latest police logs show an increase in animal control calls and vehicle violations while showing a decrease in traffic accidents…

Community marching band to hold fundraiser for future amphitheater in Citrus Heights

The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band is hosting a fundraising event April 5 in an effort to raise money for the construction of a memorial amphitheater….

Hot Topic has announced it will be closing. // SB Williams

Hot Topic store at Sunrise Mall has officially closed

National retailer Hot Topic has closed inside Sunrise Mall…

A rendering from the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan

Guest Column: The false promise of zoning

By Mark Dempsey– Zoning is a series of (necessarily) false promises, made in (unnecessarily) unclear zoning codes, at least as California’s local governments practice it now…

April 2025: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?

Spring is in full swing this April, with Kiwanis’ annual Easter egg hunt, a plant sale, a fundraising event for an amphitheater, a prom dress drive…

Macy's Women's at Sunrise Mall, vacant and closed.

Sunrise Mall loses longtime anchor store as Macy’s shutters

After over four decades residing in Sunrise Mall, Macy’s has officially closed its doors…