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A fire burns inside the vacant food court at Sunrise Mall, January 2026

Here’s what’s happened at Sunrise Mall over the last year

By Sara Beth Williams– After a spark of hope for potential redevelopment with a proposal from real estate mogul Ethan Conrad in early 2025, the Sunrise Mall has continued to decline, with stores vacating the mall in clusters.…

A popular shoe store in the Marketplace at Birdcage has closed and emptied of merchandise. // SB Williams

Local shoe store closes in Birdcage marketplace

A local shoe store located in a high-traffic area in the Marketplace at Birdcage, has permanently closed.

Citrus Heights' annual Sunday Funday held at Rusch Park in September, 2022.

City plans to discontinue annual Sunday Funday events at Rusch Park. Here’s why

The city plans to retire its annual Sunday Funday event and replace it with two concerts in the park events in 2026…

Citrus Heights council blocks new liquor store proposal after public outcry

After significant opposition from residents and business owners during a public hearing, the Citrus Heights City Council denied a request for a legally required “Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity” to allow liquor sales at…

Kelsey Nelson (left) was sworn in to her first term as City Council member for District 1. Tim Schaefer (right) was sworn in for his 2nd term.

New, returning Citrus Heights council members sworn in

The Citrus Heights City Council has one new member, as of Wednesday night…

Public hearing set for new proposed Starbucks in Citrus Heights

The Citrus Heights City Council plans to hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Dec. 11, for a new coffee shop with drive-thru services to be built at the Stock Ranch Plaza…

What can residents in Citrus Heights expect, now that Prop 36 passed?

Citrus Heights City Manager Ash Feeney on Tuesday thanked residents for helping pass Proposition 36 and said the measure will help the city in “building a safer, stronger Citrus Heights.”

The laser light shows could be seen from the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane, with bright lasers shooting into the sky.

Holiday laser light show draws large crowd to Sunrise Mall

The typically near-vacant parking lots at Sunrise Mall were filled Friday evening as families and community members attended an annual laser light show and vendor market…

Proposal withdrawn for new EV dealership in Citrus Heights

A proposal for a new car dealership that would have occupied a portion of the former Big Lots building on Auburn Boulevard has been withdrawn…

San Juan Avenue facing the intersection of Chesline Drive (to the left) and Willowcreek Drive (to the right). // SB Williams

Phase 1A of San Juan Complete Streets project nears completion

Phase 1A of the San Juan Complete Streets project has incorporated several safety enhancements along San Juan Avenue, but not all residents are thrilled…

Is anything planned for Black Friday at Sunrise Mall?

The declining number of stores remaining in business at Sunrise Mall have…

How did Citrus Heights vote for president in 2024?

While Sacramento County voted 58% in favor of Kamala Harris in the 2024 General Election, the majority of voting precincts in Citrus Heights favored Donald Trump…