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The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected Wednesday to consider an appeal regarding an Order of Abatement for a property on Antelope Road, recognize a local business, and recognize the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, as…

An aerial image shows multiple vehicles of varying types stored on a property on Antelope Rd. and Lauppel Ln. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights council to hear appeal over code violations at Antelope Road property

The Citrus Heights City Council is scheduled to hold a closed session meeting this upcoming week involving an appeal hearing regarding an Order of Abatement issued for a large corner property at 7398 Antelope Rd. in Citrus Heights…

Civil Engineer Daniel Kehrer with the City of Citrus Heights is a Mesa Verde High School graduate. // SB Williams

Meet Daniel Kehrer, local high school grad turned civil engineer

Mesa Verde High School alum Daniel Kehrer has built a career designing and managing infrastructure projects both nationally and internationally, but some of his most meaningful work is now happening in the community where he grew up…

Mathews Mattress is located on Greenback Lane.

Entrepreneur behind Matthew’s Mattress reflects on over three decades in business

Kevin Matthews launched his first Matthew’s Mattress store over three decades years ago in the Bay Area. At his peak, he developed his own mattress brand and managed a total of 12 stores. Now he’s ready to retire,…

Crews activated the signalized lights at Auburn Blvd. and Citrus Grove Circle for the first time Tuesday, June 30, 2026. // SB Williams

New gateway arch in Citrus Heights complete, signal activated

The construction of a new gateway arch and stoplight at the border between Citrus Heights and Roseville has been completed, with activation of the signal lights at the newly designed intersection taking place Tuesday morning,,,

12 households were displaced and are raising funds to rebuild, after fire ripped through several townhomes at Antelope Hills Townhomes in Citrus Heights, June 21, 2026.

Here’s how to help victims displaced by Citrus Heights Father’s Day townhomes fire

Several residents displaced by a recent fire at the Antelope Hills Townhomes complex on Father’s Day have begun community fundraising efforts as they work to rebuild their lives after losing nearly everything in the blaze…

Fire impacted at least 8 apartment units at an apartment complex on Auburn Blvd. and Antelope Rd., Sunday, June 21. // SB Williams

Apartment complex fire in Citrus Heights draws heavy emergency crew response

By Sara Beth Williams– A significant fire in an apartment complex in Citrus Heights drew a heavy response from police and emergency crews just after 11 a.m. on Sunday morning. Several fire engines and police officers responded to…

Ron's Jewelers cleared out of its Sunrise Mall suite sometime near the end of May 2026, according to an adjacent business. // SB WIlliams

Independent jeweler vacates Sunrise Mall

Almost one year after combining businesses, a jeweler has vacated its space at Sunrise Mall, leaving only A-frame signs and empty jewelry cases behind its closed gates….

A prominent, vacant building on Auburn Blvd. which has been through multiple tenants now has a chance at new life. // SB Williams

Former Kmart building to get jolt of new life as E-Bike Outlet

Plans are now underway to convert a long-vacant Auburn Boulevard building in Citrus Heights into a full-service e-bike dealership, with renovations expected to take place over the next year…

Sayonara Drive street sign, stop sign, with illegally dumped trash at the base.

City Council votes to retain Sayonara Drive street name for now

The Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously to retain the name Sayonara Drive, while leaving the door open to future discussion of a name change…

Sayonara Drive street sign, stop sign, with illegally dumped trash at the base.

‘Sayonara’ to Sayonara Drive? City Council to weigh renaming notorious street

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to consider and discuss the possibility of renaming Sayonara Drive. The City Council meeting will be held Wednesday, June 10, at 6 p.m. at Citrus Heights City Hall, 6360…

Eight families were able to enter their new homes for the first time after a home dedication ceremony held by Habitat for Humanity on Sayonara Drive, Saturday, June 6, 2026.

‘Hope has a new address:’ Eight families receive keys to new Habitat for Humanity homes in Citrus Heights

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento celebrated a major milestone Saturday morning as the organization dedicated the first eight homes of the Sayonara housing project…