
First SONIC in Citrus Heights now open
A new SONIC drive-in restaurant opened on Monday, marking the business’s first location to operate in Citrus Heights…

Citrus Heights council considers proposed Homelessness and Housing board
The Sacramento County Department of Homeless Services and Housing hopes to include Citrus Heights and other cities on a new Homelessness and Housing board by 2026.

New preschool now open at Sunrise Mall
A new preschool is now open in Citrus Heights, adjacent to the former SEARS building on the southern end of Sunrise Mall…

Construction of new Sonic restaurant, gas station finally begins
Construction activity can be seen at the once-vacant lot on the corner of Antelope Road and Roseville Road, just outside the border of Citrus Heights…

Citrus Heights home with problematic past goes on market for $275k
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights home that was severely damaged in a suspicious blaze is now on the market, more than two years after the homeowner was accused of setting fire to her own home…

Citrus Heights red light cameras still operational, as county drops program
Amid the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office announcement last week regarding the cancellation of their red light camera program, red light cameras remain operational in Citrus Heights, according to local police…

Citrus Heights council questions report from education committee
By Sara Beth Williams– During a long-awaited presentation on Thursday by the Citrus Heights Education Committee to the City Council, the committee outlined their analysis and recommendations on improving the quality of education in Citrus Heights and the…

Late-night batting cage opens in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– A new batting cage practice facility opened in Citrus Heights last month and has already seen “tons of support” from the community and local surrounding leagues, according to a key trainer at the facility…

Spring musical performances underway at Mesa Verde High School
Following the closure of Theatre in the Heights last year, community theatrical performances have been a hard find in Citrus Heights — but this week, residents will performances of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown on display at…

Budget Update: Citrus Heights on track for $4M surplus
By Phillip Pesola– Following a mid-year budget presentation last month showing Citrus Heights is projected to have a nearly $4 million surplus, the City Council approved adjustments to the city’s current budget…

Another store has shuttered at Sunrise Mall, but there’s a glimmer of hope
By Sara Beth Williams– The latest closure at Sunrise Mall is a volunteer-operated store that sought to provide clothing for those experiencing homeless and housing instability, but the store’s former manage says there’s a chance it could still…

What’s going on with plans to improve Auburn Boulevard?
By Sara Beth Williams– More than a year after Auburn Boulevard Business Association (ABBA) president Richard Hale retired and stepped down from his position, the organization remains “dormant,” according to city officials and a prior co-chair…




