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A future drive thru coffee shop that was approved last summer, is taking shape in Citrus Heights on Auburn Blvd. // SB Williams

Fresh paint signals progress at future coffee drive thru in Citrus Heights

Another drive-thru coffee shop in Citrus Heights is moving closer to completion.

Caravan Uzbek Cuisine, located at 7084 Auburn Blvd., celebrated a grand opening of a new location on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

17 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2025

Citrus Heights welcomed a variety of new businesses this year, including restaurants, grocery stores, gaming and sports practice facilities, a coffee shop, and more…

MariJane Lopez-Taff and Porsche Middleton were selected as Mayor and Vice Mayor, respectively, during the last Regular City Council meeting, Dec. 10, 2025.

Citrus Heights Council selects new Mayor, Vice Mayor for 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday unanimously selected a new mayor and vice mayor from among their ranks to serve one-year terms in 2026…

A Grocery Outlet is expected to be located at 5409 Sunrise Blvd. in 2026.

Former Rite Aid building in Citrus Heights undergoing renovation

The former Rite Aid building near the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue is undergoing a face-lift and other renovation work, with construction crews seen tearing up the asphalt in front of the building in recent weeks…

Another clothing store shuttered at Sunrise Mall, vacating it's space at the end of October, 2025 according to a neighboring business owner. // SB Williams

Another clothing store shutters at Sunrise Mall

Another clothing store has vacated its space at Sunrise Mall…

M&M Couture along with another furniture store have closed at Sunrise Mall. // SB Williams

Two more stores have shuttered at Sunrise Mall

Two more stores vacated the mall last month, according to a neighboring shop owner inside Sunrise Mall….

Restaurant owner Hortencia Molina stands in front of Beto's Tacos, located at 8032 Auburn Blvd.

Mexican restaurant on Auburn Boulevard fights to survive through construction

Beto’s Tacos has been a staple on Auburn Boulevard for more than a decade, known for its authentic Mexican dishes made fresh to order…

A new winter sports resale shop is coming to Auburn Blvd.

New winter sports shop to open in Citrus Heights

A new winter sports shop is expected to open soon on Auburn Boulevard in the site formerly housing a florist shop…

The City Council discussing residential waste collection services on Wednesday, Nov. 12 during the regular Citrus Heights City Council meeting. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights council split on direction for major solid waste contract

Wednesday evening, the council spent almost two hours listening to a city presentation, public comment, and discussing whether or not to move forward with pursuing negotiations with Republic Services, which is the current waste collection service company for…

The interior of Sunrise Mall.

Sunrise Mall majority owner has now accrued over $1.7M in fines, city says

The troubled Sunrise Mall property has accumulated nearly $2 million in outstanding code enforcement fines, according to new figures released by the city…

The city plans to resurface 254 streets over the next two years, with streets in green expected to be resurfaced in 2026 and streets in blue expected to be resurfaced in 2027. // City of Citrus Heights

$1.47M Design contract approved as Citrus Heights prepares for widespread street upgrades

The City of Citrus Heights continues to move forward with its long-term goal of repairing and maintaining roads through its Pavement Preservation Plan, adding 33 more streets to its original list…

Veteran Kermit Schayltz (left) and Scott Miller (right) in American Canyon setting up the Traveling Wall in September, 2025. // Courtesy of Kermit Schayltz

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…