The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to consider labor agreements with police officers and police employee associations, consider approving several infrastructure-related items, and honor community photo contest winners and retiring city employees…
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,…
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,,,
MVHS math teacher retiring after storied career spanning 38 years
For nearly four decades, Michael Peoples has taught math at Mesa Verde High School, a career he describes as a calling. Now, he says, it’s time to “pass the torch.”…
Community celebrates $21M San Juan High School stadium project completion
San Juan High School marked the completion of its newly modernized football stadium with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning…
The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: A downward spiral
By Sara Beth Williams– With four major anchor retailers and at least 100 stores, Sunrise Mall hit its stride during the 80s and 90s. Doyle Phelan, who managed the mall for 23 years until 2008, said even the…
Plans move forward to reopen long-blighted Auburn Boulevard gas station
Those driving down Auburn Boulevard north toward the city limits may have noticed new signage on an old, vacant gas station and convenience store on the corner of Oak Grove Avenue…
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…
‘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….
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…
The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: The rise of a regional icon
Over the last five decades, the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane has transformed dramatically, rising up from cow pastures into a bustling indoor mall…
Second Grocery Outlet opens in Citrus Heights
Another Grocery Outlet opened in Citrus Heights on Thursday, after months of construction and weeks of preparation stocking shelves…
