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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…

Developer behind Sunrise Mall sports center shifted plans from Folsom to Citrus Heights

The developer proposing a sports complex for a portion of the Sunrise Mall property in Citrus Heights was previously behind plans for a major sports complex in Folsom…

O Tasty Mongolian Barbeque plans to open this spring in Copperwood Square. // SB Williams

New bakery, restaurant, under construction in Citrus Heights

A new Mongolian barbeque restaurant along with a bakery are both currently under construction in suites adjacent to Starbucks on Sunrise Boulevard, with at least one planning to open…

BREAKING: 11-acre sports, entertainment complex proposed for Sunrise Mall

A proposed partnership between the city of Citrus Heights, The Mettle Shop, and Tallen Capital Partners could bring an 11-acre, 160,000-square-foot sports and entertainment complex…

Family owners Antonio and Patricia Reynoso stand in their brick and mortar embroidery shop, Inca Threads. // SB Williams

Inca Threads brings custom embroidery to Citrus Heights

What began as a small garage operation grew into a brick-and-mortar storefront along Auburn Boulevard, where Antonio Reynoso now welcomes customers into Inca Threads, a custom embroidery shop…

Owner Steve Grubbs (middle), Regional Manager Ryan Rafferty, (left) stand with Dutch Bros employees on opening day of the new Auburn Blvd. "Fireside" Dutch Bros location, March 2, 2026. // SB Williams

New coffee shop opens on Auburn Boulevard

A new drive-thru coffee shop has opened on Auburn Boulevard at Grand Oaks Boulevard in Citrus Heights…

Sunrise Rollerland is located at 6001 Sunrise Vista Drive. // SB Williams

Iconic roller rink sells, new owner to continue skating tradition

After more than five decades as a staple of the local community, Sunrise Rollerland has announced it has been sold…

New business owner Abby Hernandez stands in front of Ship It 916, a shipping store expected to open next month in Citrus Heights. // SB Williams

New shipping, mailbox store to open in Citrus Heights

A new family-owned shipping and mailbox rental store is preparing to open its doors in Citrus Heights, offering residents a range of shipping and business services…

A new beauty professional collective is preparing to open at Sunrise Blvd. and Madison Ave. // SB Williams

New beauty salon to open in growing Sunrise Village center in Citrus Heights

After sitting vacant for years, a building at Sunrise Village is showing signs of new life — with signage now up for a nail salon suite…

A local gas station at the corner of Sunrise Blvd. and Old Auburn Road is for sale. // SB Williams

Local gas station hits market with $11.5M price tag

A gas station previously owned by a prominent local businessman in Citrus Heights and then taken over by ARCO AM/PM last fall, has been listed for sale with a price tag exceeding $11 million…