Sara Beth Williams

This veteran proves service, resilience, doesn’t end after war
For local business owner and Vietnam veteran Kermit Schayltz, service to his country and service to his community go hand in hand…

Prop 50 shifts Citrus Heights’ congressional district
In Citrus Heights, many precincts to the northeast and northwest voted against the proposition, with an average of 300-500 voters participating in each precinct, according to Sacramento County election results…

Here’s what city leaders said during the Citrus Heights State of the City address
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights leaders reported continued progress in community relations, public safety, and fiscal stability during the annual State of the City Address held on Nov. 6. During the address, Mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa and City…

Health inspection prompts brief closure of popular Chinese restaurant in Citrus Heights
A local Chinese restaurant in Citrus Heights was forced to close for one day in January due to major health code violations…

Citrus Heights Community Center re-brands as event center
The Citrus Heights Community Center has been rebranded after…

Citrus Heights Historical Society to present on history of Sylvan Corners
Beginning in February, the Citrus Heights Historical Society will be offering quarterly presentations about…

Restrooms at Rusch Park back open after extended closure
After being closed for nearly a year, the restrooms on the east side of Rusch Community Park are now…

Former Tuesday Morning building in Citrus Heights has a new tenant
A new softball and baseball training facility is now open in the Sam’s Club shopping center…

Developer outlines modified plan to revitalize ‘dying’ Sunrise Mall
At least 75 people gathered at a local neighborhood area meeting Tuesday night to hear commercial real estate developer Ethan Conrad present his proposal to modify…

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Jan. 16-22
Latest police logs show an increase in animal control calls and disturbances, while showing a decrease in…

Guest Column: My 5 priorities as your new county supervisor
It’s official Citrus Heights—I am now your Sacramento County District 4 Supervisor! Words can hardly express how honored and grateful I feel to have…

Letters to the Editor: mayor’s apology, palm tree Christmas lights
This week’s Letters to the Editor are in response to an apology from the mayor about a hot mic comment, and a response to one resident’s complaint about Christmas lights on palm trees…




