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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…

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…

National grocer in Citrus Heights expected to close this spring

Amazon Fresh remains open in Citrus Heights through March 13 according to a sign posted at the entrance to the store. The store appeared open for business with multiple customers coming and going on Thursday after being closed…

Crunch Fitness on Greenback Ln. and San Juan Ave. closed in the summer of 2024. // SB Williams

Revised Commercial Vacancy Ordinance heads to Citrus Heights City Council

A revised Commercial Vacancy Reoccupancy ordinance is scheduled to be up for approval at the upcoming Citrus Heights City Council meeting…

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

New cafe featuring live music opens in Citrus Heights

A new cafe featuring live music opened on Friday to a crowd of customers during a ribbon cutting ceremony. Live musical performances also followed…

Juice and ice cream shop now open in Sunrise Village

A juice and ice cream shop focused on natural and healthy fruit juice and sweet treat options has opened in the Sunrise Village shopping center….

Water From Leaking Water Fountain in the Sunrise Mall Food Court. May 20, 2025. // City of Citrus Heights

Sunrise Mall majority owner has now accrued over $3.5M in fines

The troubled Sunrise Mall property and its majority owner have now accumulated over $3.5 million in fines to kick off the new year, city officials say….

The first 8 homes in a 26-home housing project on Sayonara Drive in Citrus Heights are currently under construction, expected to be completed in late spring. // SB Williams

Phase 3 of Sayonara housing project in Citrus Heights to begin accepting applications Feb. 1

Applications for 14 new affordable homes in Citrus Heights will officially open on Feb. 1 as part of Phase 3 of a partnership project between Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento and the City of Citrus Heights…

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.…