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Sara Beth Williams

City: Upcoming night roadwork, repaving slated for Madison Avenue

Drivers traveling along Madison Avenue should expect overnight lane reductions beginning Sunday as Sacramento County starts a roadway improvement project between San Juan Avenue and Fair Oaks Boulevard…

20 elected officials gathered together at the Sacramento Public Library for a meeting to discuss how to approach and improve homelessness and behavioral health in Sacramento County. Oct. 28, 2025. // SB Williams

GUEST COLUMN: SB 802 risks creating another LA-style homelessness bureaucracy

A bill moving through the State Legislature, SB 802, would create a new regional homelessness governing structure for our county. On paper, it sounds cooperative and coordinated. But before we rush into a new system, we should look…

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Citrus Heights community garden to host 2026 annual plant sale

The Sylvan Ranch Community Garden is hosting its 14th annual plant sale beginning April 11…

Vendors at a vendor fair at the Birdcage Shopping center in Citrus Heights. // SB Williams

March Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights?

The community is preparing for spring this March with a full plate of events, including community meetings, an Easter celebration, a potluck and dinners, a theatrical production, and local fundraisers…

Sunrise Rollerland is located at 6001 Sunrise Vista Drive. // SB Williams

Iconic roller rink sells, new owner to continue skating tradition

After more than five decades as a staple of the local community, Sunrise Rollerland has announced it has been sold…

Councilmember Tim Schaefer called not issuing an RFP for a new waste management contract "unethical." Feb. 25, 2026. // SB Williams

Council narrowly advances proposed 10-year waste services agreement

The contract approval is subject to the results of a future public hearing regarding proposed rate increases and final contract details, which will occur at a later date…

New business owner Abby Hernandez stands in front of Ship It 916, a shipping store expected to open next month in Citrus Heights. // SB Williams

New shipping, mailbox store to open in Citrus Heights

A new family-owned shipping and mailbox rental store is preparing to open its doors in Citrus Heights, offering residents a range of shipping and business services…

Upcoming roadwork to begin on Oakwood Hills Circle in March

The city of Citrus Heights is preparing to begin roadwork at both the east and west intersections of Oakwood Hills Circle and Old Auburn Road…

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Man arrested with help of drone equipped with thermal imaging

A 36-year-old Fresno man was arrested over the weekend following a high-speed pursuit with the help of a police drone equipped with thermal imaging, according to the Citrus Heights Police…

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

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday will issue a proclamation recognizing Women in Construction Week, consider amendments to local building and parking regulations, and weigh options for residential solid waste and recycling collection services…

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New details: 911 ‘swatting’ call claimed bomb inside Citrus Heights Target

Citrus Heights Police released new details Monday evening regarding a swatting hoax that took place Saturday evening at Target on Sunrise…

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‘Swatting hoax’ results in evacuation of Target in Citrus Heights

An alleged shooter in the area of Target on Sunrise Boulevard Saturday evening prompted a large police response, as authorities investigated what was later determined to be a hoax….