
Second annual Park District tree lighting held at Rusch Park
By Sara Beth Williams– The Sunrise Recreation and Park District held its second annual “Sunrise Lights the Night” tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 6. The event featured lighting a tree that was planted in 2024, plus photo…

Guest Column: Closing the illegal camping loophole
By Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez– Over the last several years, homelessness in Sacramento County has changed dramatically…

Santa returns to Sunrise Mall in a new location
By Sara Beth Williams– Photos with Santa Claus at Sunrise Mall might look a little different this year, as Santa has arrived at Sunrise Mall, but in a different location. This year, families will find him set up…

LETTERS: Could Sunrise Mall be a future site for the Sacramento Zoo?
This week’s Letter’s to the Editor discuss future possibilities and desires for the Sunrise Mall property…

Citrus Heights Historical Society looks back on 1973 Roseville Railyard bomb explosions
Memories are still fresh for residents more than 50 years after military bombs bound for Vietnam exploded at a Roseville railyard, starting a chain reaction of explosions…

May Events 2025: What’s going on in Citrus Heights
May signals the unofficial beginning of summer and this May has several events occurring including a rummage sale, vendor fair, public works fair…

Big Day of Giving: Citrus Heights nonprofits seek community support, request donations
Below are five local nonprofits that are petitioning the community to donate to various causes…

Citrus Heights Historical Society to host talk on 1973 Roseville bomb explosions
The Citrus Heights Historical Society is hosting a presentation on Thursday, May 1, on the Roseville bomb explosions that occurred in 1973…

Letters to the Editor: Sunrise Mall, shopping, architecture
The latest Letters to the Editor reflect on Sunrise Mall and discuss the architectural design and pace of redevelopment…

SMP cancels Backyard Bash event outside Sunrise Mall
The Backyard Bash scheduled for May 31 has been canceled….

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…

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…




