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A chart shared by the Citrus Heights Police Department April 8 shows crime has dropped by 54.5% since 2007,, when the first annual data became available. // CH Sentinel

Crime in Citrus Heights falls to lowest level in two decades, police chief reports

Crime in Citrus Heights has decreased by 54.5 percent from 2007 through the end of 2025, the Citrus Heights Police Department said Wednesday during a police department report given to the…

Alfred Sanchez visits inside Alberto's Mexican restaurant on Greenback Lane, after visiting and handing out supplies to unhoused in the area. // SB Williams

‘Snack Man’ still bringing food, supplies, compassion, to the streets

For nearly a decade, Alfred Sanchez, better known as “Snack Man,” to unhoused individuals in the city, has made it his mission to meet people where they are, offering food and supplies, along with connection and hope….

A view of Sunrise Boulevard, with Sunrise Mall and the vacant Elephant Bar in the background. Dec. 2025. // SB Williams

City Council approves services agreement for frontage improvement project around Sunrise Mall

The Citrus Heights City Council unanimously approved a professional services agreement for the Sunrise Tomorrow Frontage Improvement Project with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., for $449,000…

A chart shared by the Citrus Heights Police Department April 8 shows crime has dropped by 54.5% since 2007,, when the first annual data became available. // CH Sentinel

Crime in Citrus Heights falls to lowest level in two decades, police chief reports

Crime in Citrus Heights has decreased by 54.5 percent from 2007 through the end of 2025, the Citrus Heights Police Department said Wednesday during a police department report given to the…

Alfred Sanchez visits inside Alberto's Mexican restaurant on Greenback Lane, after visiting and handing out supplies to unhoused in the area. // SB Williams

‘Snack Man’ still bringing food, supplies, compassion, to the streets

For nearly a decade, Alfred Sanchez, better known as “Snack Man,” to unhoused individuals in the city, has made it his mission to meet people where they are, offering food and supplies, along with connection and hope….

A view of Sunrise Boulevard, with Sunrise Mall and the vacant Elephant Bar in the background. Dec. 2025. // SB Williams

City Council approves services agreement for frontage improvement project around Sunrise Mall

The Citrus Heights City Council unanimously approved a professional services agreement for the Sunrise Tomorrow Frontage Improvement Project with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., for $449,000…

A crowd gathers at the west entrance of the mall to watch the grand opening, April 19, 1972. // Sacramento Union - Citrus Heights Historical Society

The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: The rise of a regional icon

Over the last five decades, the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane has transformed dramatically, rising up from cow pastures into a bustling indoor mall…

Grocery Outlet store owners Greg and Stephanie Ashworth stand with Citrus Heights Mayor and Vice Mayor, and members of Citrus Heights PAL, celebrating the grand opening their new Grocery Outlet location. Thursday, April 2, 2026. // SB Williams

Second Grocery Outlet opens in Citrus Heights

Another Grocery Outlet opened in Citrus Heights on Thursday, after months of construction and weeks of preparation stocking shelves…

100-year-old Ted Mitchell stands with Citrus Heights Historical Society President Larry Fritz during Mitchell's 100th birthday celebration. March 15, 2026. // Courtesy of Larry Fritz

Citrus Heights man with deep roots celebrates 100th birthday

One of the oldest living residents of Citrus Heights recently marked a major milestone, celebrating his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends…

Rose Nail Lounge is currently under construction and will be located at 5925 Birdcage Centre Ln.

New nail lounge coming to Marketplace at Birdcage

A new luxury nail and beauty lounge is expected to open this summer. at the Marketplace at Birdcage, the salon’s owner says.

Local Ukrainian artist Veronika Buliuk paints an ocean sunset scene. // Mike Hazlip

Art, uncertainty shape Ukrainian refugee’s new life in Citrus Heights

With nowhere safe to return to in her home country, a young Ukrainian artist featured at Citrus Heights City Hall faces an uncertain future…

Over 350 people attended the last skating session at Sunrise Rollerland, prior to the company changing ownership. Sunday, March 15, 2026.

‘Bittersweet’: Final session at Rollerland draws over 350 attendees

The roller rink owners advertised the last session in a newsletter to subscribers and on their social media pages, saying online purchasing would guarantee entry. Tickets for the Sunday night session were sold out by Friday morning…