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…
17 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2025
Citrus Heights welcomed a variety of new businesses this year, including restaurants, grocery stores, gaming and sports practice facilities, a coffee shop, and more…
Citrus Heights Council selects new Mayor, Vice Mayor for 2026
The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday unanimously selected a new mayor and vice mayor from among their ranks to serve one-year terms in 2026…
Former Rite Aid building in Citrus Heights undergoing renovation
The former Rite Aid building near the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue is undergoing a face-lift and other renovation work, with construction crews seen tearing up the asphalt in front of the building in recent weeks…
Another clothing store shutters at Sunrise Mall
Another clothing store has vacated its space at Sunrise Mall…
Two more stores have shuttered at Sunrise Mall
Two more stores vacated the mall last month, according to a neighboring shop owner inside Sunrise Mall….
Mexican restaurant on Auburn Boulevard fights to survive through construction
Beto’s Tacos has been a staple on Auburn Boulevard for more than a decade, known for its authentic Mexican dishes made fresh to order…
New winter sports shop to open in Citrus Heights
A new winter sports shop is expected to open soon on Auburn Boulevard in the site formerly housing a florist shop…
Citrus Heights council split on direction for major solid waste contract
Wednesday evening, the council spent almost two hours listening to a city presentation, public comment, and discussing whether or not to move forward with pursuing negotiations with Republic Services, which is the current waste collection service company for…
Sunrise Mall majority owner has now accrued over $1.7M in fines, city says
The troubled Sunrise Mall property has accumulated nearly $2 million in outstanding code enforcement fines, according to new figures released by the city…
