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Sara Beth Williams

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Man arrested for threatening employees outside Citrus Heights shopping center

An adult male was arrested outside a Citrus Heights shopping center late Thursday night after allegedly threatening an employee…

Black Sails Coffee is coming to the Marketplace at Birdcage

New coffee shop in Citrus Heights sets opening date

A new coffee roasting company has set an opening date, according to one of the company’s owners.

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Citrus Heights Police issue over $300K in illegal fireworks fines

Citrus Heights Police identified have over 300 separate violations of illegal fireworks activity following Fourth of July holiday celebrations…

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Five ice cream shops to try in Citrus Heights

There’s no better way to cool off this summer than enjoying a cold scoop of your favorite ice cream, and Citrus Heights has plenty of spots…

River City Chiropractic staff celebrated a win at the 2024 "Best of Citrus Heights" awards.

Online voting open for 2025 ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ awards

Voting kicked off on July 1 for the 20th annual “Best of Citrus Heights” awards, and will continue through July 31.

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

The Citrus Heights City Council on July 9 will discuss landscape maintenance assessments, and the city’s response to the Sacramento Grand Jury Report released last month…

Sac Metro Fire District crews extinguished a small grass fire in Citrus Heights near Mitchell Village, Monday, July 7, 2025. // Mike Hazlip

Small grass fire prompts emergency response in Citrus Heights

A small grass fire broke out near the intersection of Greenback Lane and Fair Oaks Boulevard on July 7…

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Update: Ground mosquito spraying scheduled for Citrus Heights

The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District has announced updated plans to conduct ground spraying in Citrus Heights…

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City responds to discrepancies in Citrus Heights Police budget breakdown

A review of the city’s recently adopted budget found differences totaling over $690,000 across two fiscal years in Citrus Heights Police Department budget figures…

A rendering of a possible roundabout at the intersection of Old Auburn Road and Wachtel Way. // City of Citrus Heights

Letters to the Editor: illegal fireworks, roundabouts

This week’s Letters to the Editor discuss illegal fireworks and roundabouts…