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Councilmember Tim Schaefer said that commercial property vacancies are a problem during the discussion on the city's Commercial Property Reoccupancy Program, during the Feb. 11, Citrus Heights City Council meeting. // SB Wiliams

Citrus Heights Council greenlights commercial property reoccupancy program

The City Council Wednesday night officially gave the green light for the city to implement a new ordinance targeting vacant properties in the city, in hopes of motivating property owners to fill vacancies more quickly…

Citrus Heights Community Development Director Casey Kempenaar presented a revised Commercial Property Reoccupancy program to the Citrus Heights City Council on Jan. 28, 2026. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights City Council slated to make final decision on Commercial property reoccupancy program

The Citrus Heights City Council is slated to make its final decision on the Commercial Property Reoccupancy Program ordinance this upcoming City Council meeting, according to an agenda packet released Friday…

Sweet Music Studio Cafe held a grand opening on Friday, with a ribbon cutting and live music. Jan. 23, 2026. // SB Williams

Nine live music venues in Citrus Heights

Whether you’re looking for acoustic tunes over coffee or a high-energy night out with friends, here’s a roundup of local favorites to check out…

Volunteers serve food to the unhoused during the Winter Sanctuary program, Jan. 30, 2025 // Ade Zulfikar, Alfred Sanchez

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…

An estimated 140 community members filled the City Council Chambers on Wednesday, April 23 to hear an amendment proposal to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan. // Mike Hazlip

Why Citrus Heights said ‘no’ to Sunrise Mall amendment proposal

By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council, with an estimated 140 community members, and Ethan Conrad, CEO of Ethan Conrad Properties, discussed the Sunrise Mall’s future late into the night last Wednesday, culminating in the rejection…

Ethan Conrad's request for an amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan was rejected by the Citrus Heights City Council Wednesday, April 23, 2025. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights Council upholds vision for Sunrise Tomorrow, rejects amendment request

The Citrus Heights City Council chambers were filled to standing room only on Wednesday night at City Hall as the City Council deliberated the future of Sunrise Mall…

Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte

Citrus Heights annual report shows significant increase in police activity, arrests

Citrus Heights Police Department data released this month shows more than 1,000 additional quality-of-life citations were issued in 2024…

At least three buckets were observed in December 2024 by The Sentinel staff in the Sunrise Mall main corridor, positioned to catch water from the leaking roof. // SB Williams

City officials respond to growing frustration over Sunrise Mall

Frustration is growing over the dire state of Sunrise Mall, with many residents, mall employees and business owners voicing concerns…

The property on Old Auburn Road was home to Citrus Heights Preschool for decades until it closed abruptly in the spring of 2024. The City of Citrus Heights finalized the purchase of the property at the end of October 2024.

City announces plans for former Citrus Heights Preschool property

The Citrus Heights City Council has given the city the green light to move forward with plans to retrofit a recently purchased property on…

Once a bustling retail hub, Sunrise Mall now sits nearly vacant, with roughly a fifth of its tenant capacity filled.

What’s still open at Sunrise Mall?

Once a bustling retail hub, Sunrise Mall now sits nearly vacant, with roughly a fifth of its tenant capacity filled…

Citrus Heights City Council and city staff visited Belmar Mall in Lakewood, CO over April 3-5, 2025. // Courtesy of City of Citrus Heights

‘Not a Vacation’: Citrus Heights Council defends Colorado trip, reports findings

The Citrus Heights City Council, along with city staff, returned last week from a three-day visit to…

Home for sale located at 7537 Wachtel Way in Citrus Heights.

Citrus Heights home listed for record breaking $1.4 million

A sprawling, custom-built home in Citrus Heights has been listed for sale for nearly $1.5 million…