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Second annual Park District tree lighting held at Rusch Park

Sara Beth Williams–December 6, 2025

By Sara Beth Williams– The Sunrise Recreation and Park District held its second annual “Sunrise Lights the Night” tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 6. The event featured lighting a…

Guest Column: Closing the illegal camping loophole

Sara Beth Williams–December 6, 2025

By Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez– Over the last several years, homelessness in Citrus Heights and Sacramento County has changed dramatically…

Another jeweler has shuttered inside Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–December 6, 2025

By Sara Beth Williams– Where there were once four jewelers and a watch and jewelry repair store, the Sunrise Mall is now down to just two jewelry stores. One recently…

Winter sports shop opens in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–December 6, 2025

Just in time for the winter season, a new winter sports equipment shop opened on Auburn Boulevard the day before Thanksgiving.

Former Rite Aid building in Citrus Heights undergoing renovation

Sara Beth Williams–December 6, 2025

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…

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Nov. 27-Dec 3

Sara Beth Williams–December 6, 2025

Latest police logs show a decrease in code enforcement and vehicle violations while showing an increase in traffic accidents….

Santa returns to Sunrise Mall in a new location

Sara Beth Williams–December 6, 2025

By Sara Beth Williams– Photos with Santa Claus at Sunrise Mall might look a little different this year, as Santa has arrived at Sunrise Mall, but in a different location.…

Obituary: Louis William Martel III (1951-2025)

Sara Beth Williams–December 6, 2025

Louis “Lou” William Martell III passed quietly on September 10, 2025, from natural causes, with his loving son Louis IV and daughter Gwendolyn at his bedside…

Another clothing store shutters at Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–December 4, 2025

Another clothing store has vacated its space at Sunrise Mall…

Local veteran to host Christmas with Santa, toy drive, in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–December 4, 2025

This holiday season, Citrus Heights resident and former veteran George Frey is stepping into the role of Santa Claus in an effort to both bring joy and happiness to kids…

Pedal misstep sends vehicle into garage door at Citrus Heights residence

Sara Beth Williams–December 4, 2025

A vehicle crashed into the garage of a home on Cordellia Circle Wednesday morning after the driver accidentally hit the accelerator…

Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest for 2025 now accepting nominations

Sara Beth Williams–December 4, 2025

The city’s 2025 “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” contest is now accepting nominations through Dec. 8.

Road closures in Citrus Heights for the 2025 California International Marathon

Sara Beth Williams–December 4, 2025

Several key road closures will be in effect during the upcoming annual California International Marathon, which is set to take place this Sunday, Dec. 8. 

Three-vehicle collision leaves one flipped on its side

Sara Beth Williams–December 1, 2025

A collision involving three vehicles left one flipped on its side on Fair Oaks Boulevard in Citrus Heights Saturday afternoon, authorities said…

Citrus Heights Police respond to multi-vehicle collision

Sara Beth Williams–November 29, 2025

A two-vehicle collision on Sylvan Road left all southbound lanes blocked for a short time early Saturday morning.

Citrus Heights charity among 5 beneficiaries of new ‘Giving Machine’

Sara Beth Williams–November 29, 2025

A new vending machine selling items that will benefit families and individuals in need has officially opened at the Westfield Galleria Mall in Roseville, with a Citrus Heights–based organization as…

December Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–November 29, 2025

This December is packed with civic and community events, and variety of holiday-themed festivities, offering residents multiple ways to celebrate the season…

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Nov. 20-25

Sara Beth Williams–November 29, 2025

Latest police logs show a decrease in vehicle violations, while showing an increase in suspicious circumstances…

Citrus Heights considers urban forest expansion options

Sara Beth Williams–November 29, 2025

Citrus Heights wants to increase the number of trees within the city through multiple new urban forest initiatives, officials said in November…

Two more stores have shuttered at Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–November 29, 2025

Two more stores vacated the mall last month, according to a neighboring shop owner inside Sunrise Mall….

2025 laser light show, night market coming to Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–November 29, 2025

The Sunrise MarketPlace business district will kick off its 2025 holiday season events with a laser light show and night market on Dec. 5 in the parking lot outside the…

Find out which shops are still open at Sunrise Mall ahead of Black Friday

Sara Beth Williams–November 25, 2025

Many stores are offering special deals such as buy one get one half off and buy one get one 20 percent off…

Feral kitten trapped for days rescued from beneath Citrus Heights Walmart shipping container

Sara Beth Williams–November 25, 2025

An orange, feral kitten trapped for several days beneath two massive shipping containers behind Walmart in Citrus Heights is finally safe thanks to the persistence of local feline rescuers…

Citrus Heights City Council meeting canceled for Nov. 26

Sara Beth Williams–November 25, 2025

Falling the day before Thanksgiving, the Citrus Heights City Council meeting for Nov. 26 has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. in…

Citrus Heights to host annual tree lighting Dec. 4

Sara Beth Williams–November 25, 2025

The City of Citrus Heights will host its free, annual tree lighting next week.