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Sponsored: The Real Truth Behind the Artificial Grass Craze

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Hold onto your hats, Citrus Heights homeowners! It’s time to set the record straight. Artificial Grass Depots is helping California to save millions, and possibly “billions” of gallons of drinkable…

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

July Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights?

A new thrift store is now open, located at 7424 Greenback Ln.

New thrift store open at former 99 Cents Only store in Citrus Heights

A crowd gathers at the west entrance of the mall to watch the grand opening, April 19, 1972. // Sacramento Union - Citrus Heights Historical Society

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

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

Why this Korean buffet is called ‘Must Be Cow’

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Citrus Heights sees decline in homelessness-related calls for service

Sara Beth Williams–July 23, 2026

Officials with the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District have complimented the City of Citrus Heights for its public safety polices which has led to a decrease in calls for service, Citrus…

Clothing store relocates from Sunrise Mall to Folsom

Sara Beth Williams–July 23, 2026

A clothing store that once assured Sunrise Mall shoppers it was “not closing” has now relocated to Folsom, according to a handwritten sign posted on its front windows…

Citrus Heights Veterans center to purchase adjacent vacant lot

Sara Beth Williams–July 23, 2026

The Veterans Community Center has negotiated the purchase of an adjacent vacant lot from a property owner who had originally proposed subdividing the lot in order to build new duplexes…

Citrus Heights Police to establish major accident investigations team

Sara Beth Williams–July 23, 2026

In the wake of the dissolution of the Citrus Heights Police Department’s Traffic Unit, the Police Department is now preparing to roll out a new collateral accident investigations team to…

Citrus Heights City Council adopts amendment to policy for written public comments

Sara Beth Williams–July 21, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council unanimously approved changes to its City Council Handbook in May that clarify how written public comments submitted ahead of council meetings…

City honors Senior Planner Alison Bermudez as she retires after 26 years

Sara Beth Williams–July 21, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights honored Senior Planner Alison Bermudez ahead of her retirement during the July Citrus Heights City Council and Planning Commission meetings…

Citrus Heights council meeting cancelled for July 22

Sara Beth Williams–July 21, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council meeting scheduled for July 22 has been cancelled…

Office building in Citrus Heights listed for $1.6M

Sara Beth Williams–July 18, 2026

Listed at $1.649 million, an office and medical building on Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights has been placed on the market…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: July 9-15

Sara Beth Williams–July 18, 2026

Latest police logs show a decrease in fireworks and animal control calls while showing an increase in suspicious circumstances….

Proposed 19-home subdivision in Citrus Heights under review

Sara Beth Williams–July 18, 2026

The application was submitted as a tentative subdivision map, which is a preliminary stage…

Letter from the Mayor: Community service begins with strong partnerships

Sara Beth Williams–July 18, 2026

Strong communities are built through strong partnerships. That belief has guided Citrus Heights for nearly three decades. While the City is responsible for delivering essential municipal services, some of our…

3 areas of Citrus Heights could become federal ‘Opportunity Zones.’ What will that mean?

Sara Beth Williams–July 18, 2026

Three census tracts in Citrus Heights, including the Sunrise Mall and surrounding commercial areas, are being submitted for nomination to the state for inclusion in a federal program aimed at…

Proposed banquet hall in Citrus Heights approved by Planning Commission

Sara Beth Williams–July 18, 2026

A proposed banquet hall that could accommodate up to 99 guests at a strip mall located just two blocks away from Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane has been approved by…

Cause of death determined for man found unresponsive behind Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–July 17, 2026

Citrus Heights Police have determined the cause of death of an elderly man found unresponsive inside a vehicle behind Sunrise Mall on Thursday night…

One found dead behind Sunrise Mall, police actively investigating

Sara Beth Williams–July 17, 2026

Emergency personnel confirmed the man was deceased. A cause of death is not known at this time…

End in sight for major Auburn Blvd infrastructure project

Sara Beth Williams–July 16, 2026

Phase Two of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Project is wrapping up, with an expected completion date of mid-August, city officials say…

Demo begins inside future indoor slide park at Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–July 16, 2026

Demolition has begun inside what will become a future indoor slide park, which will take over the vacant former SEARS building at Sunrise Mall…

‘Citrus Nights’ outdoor concerts return to Citrus Heights this summer

Sara Beth Williams–July 16, 2026

The city plans to host its second annual summer concert in the park series, “Citrus Nights”, with the first concert in the series taking place on Friday, Aug. 21, at…

Grocery Outlet hosting annual Independence from Hunger food drive through July 31

Sara Beth Williams–July 16, 2026

Grocery Outlet is hosting its annual Independence from Hunger food drive throughout the month of July. Each locally owned store will donate funds raised to a local nonprofit…

Citrus Heights Police: No suspect found following reported gunshots at apartment complex

Sara Beth Williams–July 14, 2026

Citrus Heights Police say they have dropped the search for a suspect who reportedly fired gunshots while at a local apartment complex Monday night…

Citrus Heights City Council approves $24K federal grant for police safety equipment

Sara Beth Williams–July 14, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council unanimously approved accepting a $24,000 federal grant on July 8 that will fund the purchase of new ballistic shields and protective vests for the Citrus…

Police, city officials encourage National Night Out participation

Sara Beth Williams–July 14, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights and the Citrus Heights Police Department are inviting residents to participate in this year’s National Night Out, set for Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026…

Future e-bike store owners say Citrus Heights site has been plagued with vandalism

Sara Beth Williams–July 11, 2026

In early June, a long-vacant building on Auburn Boulevard that now houses both FunCity Adventure Park and a planned E-Bike Outlet store, was significantly vandalized…

E-bike safety course at MVHS cancelled, organizers say

Sara Beth Williams–July 11, 2026

The Citrus Heights Police Department is partnering with the San Juan Unified School District and several e-bike industry organizations to host its first E-bike Safety Course later this summer…

New gyro, kebab restaurant preparing to open in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–July 11, 2026

The small restaurant building once home to Teriyaki Land is preparing to reopen as a Greek fast-food restaurant, with new signage installed on the front…