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Citrus Heights Councilmember announces medical diagnosis, does not plan to resign

By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights City Councilmember Tim Schaefer announced at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting on Feb. 11 that he has been diagnosed with leukemia but plans to…

Citrus Heights City Council slated to make final decision on Commercial property reoccupancy program

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Sunrise Christian Food Ministry volunteers

7 Volunteer opportunities in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams

If you’re looking for places to give back to the community, we’ve compiled a list of organizations with volunteer opportunities where residents can get involved this year in the city…

Man hospitalized after tampering with electrical box near Sunrise Mall

Sheriff's deputies attempted a felony stop of a Citrus Heights armed robbery suspect, which led to a brief pursuit that ended when the vehicle crashed into an embankment near Hillsdale Boulevard and Greenholme Drive. Feb. 7, 2026. // Citrus Heights Police Dept.

Citrus Heights armed robbery suspect apprehended by Sac County Sheriffs

Dutch Bros coffee shop manager and assistant manager from the San Juan Avenue and Madison Avenue Dutch Bros spent Thursday, Feb. 5 volunteering at Sunrise Christian Food Ministry ahead of the company's annual "Dutch Luv" fundraising event. // SB Williams

Volunteers serve at local food pantry ahead of annual Valentine’s ‘Dutch Luv’ fundraiser

Citrus Heights City Council members discussed housing, homeless and SB 802, with councilmember Tim Schaefer attending virtually, Jan. 28. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights takes neutral stance on proposed homelessness partnership model

Here’s what’s happened at Sunrise Mall over the last year

Sara Beth Williams

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…

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

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

The interior of Sunrise Mall // File Photo CH Sentinel

A look back at 2025: Top stories covering Citrus Heights

A new trampoline park is proposed for 8525 Auburn Blvd., in the building that formerly housed Big Lots.

Adventure park preparing to open in the new year

Temporary Bright orange sign that reads "Business Open. Driveway Here."

$35M Auburn Blvd project expected to conclude mid-2026, officials say

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Owner Christina Truong along with family, friends and community members leaders, gather for a ribbon cutting at Gateway Nails & Spa, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. // SB Williams

New nails spa opens in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams

Shop owner Christina Truong celebrated a ribbon cutting for her new nails and spa location in Citrus Heights on Saturday, Feb. 7, to an enthusiastic crowd of family, friends, and…

A new signal light has been constructed on Auburn Blvd. // SB Williams

Why is the city installing another stoplight on Auburn Boulevard?

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

Kohl's in Citrus Heights is located at 6135 San Juan Ave.

Retail building on prominent corner in Citrus Heights sells for $8.2M

Wild and Fly Fitness has been nominated for a Business of Distinction: Civic Heights Award.

First meeting of Auburn Boulevard business coalition planned for this month

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Citrus Heights Councilmember announces medical diagnosis, does not plan to resign

Councilmember Tim Schaefer announced a medical diagnosis at the Citrus Heights City Council meeting, Feb. 11, 2026. // SB Williams

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Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Citrus Heights City Council slated to make final decision on Commercial property reoccupancy program

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Citrus Heights takes neutral stance on proposed homelessness partnership model

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Public meeting for Roseville-Citrus Heights ‘Gateway’ project planned for March

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Citrus Heights Councilmember announces medical diagnosis, does not plan to resign

Sara Beth Williams–February 12, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights City Councilmember Tim Schaefer announced at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting on Feb. 11 that he has been diagnosed with leukemia but plans to…

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Suspect in custody following early morning vehicle arson in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–February 12, 2026

A Rancho Cordova man is in custody following an early morning vehicle fire that investigators are treating as an arson, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department…

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Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Sara Beth Williams–February 10, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Tuesday to issue a proclamation recognizing Black History Month, receive and file a Quarterly Treasury Report, and consider a range of policy…

Citrus Heights City Council slated to make final decision on Commercial property reoccupancy program

Sara Beth Williams–February 10, 2026

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…

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7 Volunteer opportunities in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–February 10, 2026

If you’re looking for places to give back to the community, we’ve compiled a list of organizations with volunteer opportunities where residents can get involved this year in the city…

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