MVHS math teacher retiring after storied career spanning 38 years
For nearly four decades, Michael Peoples has taught math at Mesa Verde High School, a career he describes as a calling. Now, he says, it’s time to “pass the torch.”…
Community celebrates $21M San Juan High School stadium project completion
San Juan High School marked the completion of its newly modernized football stadium with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning…
The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: A downward spiral
By Sara Beth Williams– With four major anchor retailers and at least 100 stores, Sunrise Mall hit its stride during the 80s and 90s. Doyle Phelan, who managed the mall for 23 years until 2008, said even the…
Sacramento Armenian food festival comes to Citrus Heights
The Sacramento Armenian Food Festival will take place this Saturday, Oct. 18, in Citrus Heights, bringing a full day of authentic cuisine, live music, and family-friendly fun to St. James Apostolic Church….
Citrus Heights Planning Commission approves members-only gas station expansion project
After months of planning and delays, a fuel expansion project proposal for a members-only gas station in Citrus Heights was approved by the Citrus Heights Planning Commission…
How Prop 50 would shift partisan makeup in Citrus Heights’ Congressional District
As residents begin casting their vote on Prop 50 in the 2025 special election, congressional candidate and local business owner Ray Riehle weighed in on the proposed redistricting map for Congressional District 6…
Yogurt shop now open in Citrus Heights
A popular frozen yogurt chain is now open in Sunrise Village after months of delays….
Two Starbucks construction projects in Citrus Heights cancelled, city says
Two new proposed coffee shop projects, which were approved in 2023 and 2024, have been cancelled, the city said Wednesday.
Meet the owner of Sunrise Montessori in Citrus Heights
Immigrant and entrepreneur Natalia Boyko dreamed of owning her own childcare center for years as she raised her children in her own at-home daycare.
Residents favor vacancy ordinance, Citrus Heights Council wants property owner feedback
At the Sept. 24 City Council meeting, officials presented survey results showing strong resident support for a potential commercial vacancy reoccupancy ordinance, but several councilmembers pressed for…
New bakery now open in Citrus Heights
A new bakery has opened in Sunrise Village in Citrus Heights, the Sunrise MarketPlace business improvement district announced.
City Council votes against implementing ‘daylighting’ fines, asks for revision
The Citrus Heights City Council voted Wednesday 3-2 to postpone implementing parking violation fines in Citrus Heights that were proposed in light of California’s new “Daylighting” law.
