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What happened to plans for a new charter school in Citrus Heights

Questions remain after a private charter school once planning to relocate to Citrus Heights dropped those plans…

Unique bakery prepares for grand opening in Citrus Heights

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Workers for the North Fork Ditch Company line up by the North Fork Ditch that ran alongside the North Fork of the American River. The NFD received water from a diversion dam near the town of Auburn and brought it down to Baldwin Reservoir, located by the Northeast corner of Orangevale. The water served gold miners in the 1800s and farmers and ranchers in the first have of the 1900s. The Orangevale, Fair Oaks and Citrus Heights Irrigation Districts all received water from this ditch. Its’ use was discontinued with the construction of Folsom Dam. // Citrus Heights Historical Society

Historical Society to present on history of water in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams

The Citrus Heights Historical Society will be hosting a presentation on the importance of the history of water in the region before it was officially known as Citrus Heights…

Where to drop off mail-in ballots in Citrus Heights for the 2026 primary election

Unique bakery prepares for grand opening in Citrus Heights

Fight breaks out among juveniles over scooter, investigation ongoing

Goats have returned to Citrus Heights to help control local green spaces for the 2026 spring season. // City of Citrus Heights

Grazing goats have returned to Citrus Heights

The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: The rise of a regional icon

Sara Beth Williams

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…

Kiwanis of Citrus Heights hosted their annual easter egg hunt at Rusch Park, Saturday, April 4, 2026. /// SB Williams

April Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights

Must Be Cow, an all you can eat buffet, is located at

Why this Korean buffet is called ‘Must Be Cow’

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

A mural on the wall of DarkHeart Brewing painted by "Mammxth"

2025 in review: Snapshots of Citrus Heights through our photographers’ lenses

Business News

Citrus Heights Water District files new lawsuit against SJWD

Sara Beth Williams

The Citrus Heights Water District has filed a second lawsuit in two years against the San Juan Water District….

Unique bakery prepares for grand opening in Citrus Heights

Employees could be seen moving merchandise amid a stack of boxes inside another store closing at Sunrise Mall, Saturday, April 25, 2026. // SB Williams

Shoe store inside Sunrise Mall closes

Resurfacing that was delayed by a rainstorm is expected to resume next Monday. // SB Williams

Find out where road resurfacing resumes next week after rain delay

Shoe Palace at Sunrise Mall plans to close this week. // SB Williams

Shoe store inside Sunrise Mall planning to close

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Where to drop off mail-in ballots in Citrus Heights for the 2026 primary election

Grazing goats have returned to Citrus Heights

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Citrus Heights brings back community photo contest

Tree with red leaves in the fall, in Citrus Heights

City Hall

Sunrise Marketplace confronts illegal dumping, youth bike gangs

Photos shared in Sunrise MarketPlace's 2025 annual report show before and after photos of illegal dumping cleaned up through the SMP Clean and Safe Program. // Sunrise MarketPlace

Q&A: A closer look at how Citrus Heights roads are resurfaced

Rollingwood Blvd. has been resurfaced from Antelope Rd. to Oak Berry Way

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Schools

What happened to plans for a new charter school in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–May 2, 2026

Questions remain after a private charter school once planning to relocate to Citrus Heights dropped those plans…

Police Logs

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 23-29

Sara Beth Williams–May 2, 2026

Latest Police incident logs show an increase in animal control calls, while showing a decrease in code enforcement…

Business

Citrus Heights Water District files new lawsuit against SJWD

Sara Beth Williams–May 2, 2026

The Citrus Heights Water District has filed a second lawsuit in two years against the San Juan Water District….

Community

‘Incredibly sad.’ Founders Plaque goes missing at local dog park

Sara Beth Williams–May 2, 2026

A plaque honoring the founders of a local dog park has been reported stolen, leaving members of the Pet Owners Organization of Citrus Heights (P.O.O.C.H.) shaken and saddened, according to…

Historical Society to present on history of water in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–May 1, 2026

The Citrus Heights Historical Society will be hosting a presentation on the importance of the history of water in the region before it was officially known as Citrus Heights…

City Hall

Where to drop off mail-in ballots in Citrus Heights for the 2026 primary election

Sara Beth Williams–May 1, 2026

Beginning Monday, May 4, voters in Citrus Heights should begin receiving mail-in ballots for the 2026 Primary Election. Drop off locations for mail-in ballots are also opening on May 4.…

Unique bakery prepares for grand opening in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–May 1, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– A new bakery known for its freshly made donuts is expected to hold a grand opening this month. Bad Bakers, a bakery known for its unique…

Police

Fight breaks out among juveniles over scooter, investigation ongoing

Sara Beth Williams–April 30, 2026

Police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon incident involving reports of a physical altercation between a large group of juveniles over a scooter…

Grazing goats have returned to Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–April 30, 2026

A familiar and popular fire prevention crew has returned to work in Citrus Heights, bringing plenty of appetite…

Community

Pet pigeon in Citrus Heights nominated in Nationwide’s Wacky Pet Names contest

Sara Beth Williams–April 30, 2026

A local pet pigeon from Citrus Heights was nominated for a rather unusual recognition: an annual Wacky Pet Names contest hosted by a pet insurance company…

Citrus Heights Marching Band to host annual yard sale

Sara Beth Williams–April 30, 2026

The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band is inviting residents to shop for bargains while supporting local youth music programs during their annual multi-day yard sale fundraiser scheduled across two weekends…

Police

Citrus Heights Police locate missing 15 year old girl over the weekend

Sara Beth Williams–April 28, 2026

Very early Sunday morning, Citrus Heights Police issued a public plea for help in finding a missing teenage girl who was reported to have developmental delays…