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Voting for popular ‘City Scoop’ ice cream social spots underway

Voting is now currently open for this year’s annual City Scoop ice cream social summer series locations, with a Feb. 17 deadline….

Here’s the Top 10 list of most visited sit-down restaurants in Citrus Heights

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Replica firearm recovered by Citrus Heights Police Friday evening, Feb. 13, 2026. // Citrus Heights Police Dept.

Robbery prank filmed near Rusch Park draws police response

Sara Beth Williams

What was initially reported as a robbery with the brandishing of a firearm in broad daylight near a local park on Friday evening was later determined by police to be…

Vice Mayor Porsche Middleton sits in front of the fountain at Citrus Heights City Hall. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights vice mayor reflects on personal growth, finding her voice

A portion of roadway is blocked off with caution tape and construction cones behind the Sunrise Mall food court

What’s going on with construction behind Sunrise Mall?

Councilmember Tim Schaefer said that commercial property vacancies are a problem during the discussion on the city's Commercial Property Reoccupancy Program, during the Feb. 11, Citrus Heights City Council meeting. // SB Wiliams

Citrus Heights Council greenlights commercial property reoccupancy program

Juice Time is located at 7887 Madison Ave. in the Sunrise Village shopping center.

New Citrus Heights juice shop to celebrate opening with music, food trucks

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

Business News

Here’s the Top 10 list of most visited sit-down restaurants in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams

Several restaurants on the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane made the list of top 10 most visited sit-down restaurants in Citrus Heights between October 2024 to September 2025…

The Courte at Citrus Heights memory care center is located at 6825 Sunrise Blvd.

Citrus Heights memory care center sells for $7.6M

What’s going on with construction behind Sunrise Mall?

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

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

Why is the city installing another stoplight on Auburn Boulevard?

City Hall

Citrus Heights Council greenlights commercial property reoccupancy program

City Hall

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

City Hall

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

Citrus Heights Community Development Director Casey Kempenaar presented a revised Commercial Property Reoccupancy program to the Citrus Heights City Council on Jan. 28, 2026. // SB Williams

City Hall

Citrus Heights takes neutral stance on proposed homelessness partnership model

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

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Community

Voting for popular ‘City Scoop’ ice cream social spots underway

Sara Beth Williams–February 14, 2026

Voting is now currently open for this year’s annual City Scoop ice cream social summer series locations, with a Feb. 17 deadline….

Here’s the Top 10 list of most visited sit-down restaurants in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–February 14, 2026

Several restaurants on the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane made the list of top 10 most visited sit-down restaurants in Citrus Heights between October 2024 to September 2025…

Business

Citrus Heights memory care center sells for $7.6M

Sara Beth Williams–February 14, 2026

A local memory care facility has been sold for $7.6 million, helping the center avoided a defaulted loan and possible receivership…

Police Logs

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Feb. 5-11

Sara Beth Williams–February 14, 2026

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a drop in traffic accidents, and an increase in violence and threats…

Police

Robbery prank filmed near Rusch Park draws police response

Sara Beth Williams–February 14, 2026

What was initially reported as a robbery with the brandishing of a firearm in broad daylight near a local park on Friday evening was later determined by police to be…

Citrus Heights vice mayor reflects on personal growth, finding her voice

Sara Beth Williams–February 14, 2026

As she grew in knowledge through her experience, Middleton said she began to realize that she was elected to her position as a councilmember in the same way as all…

Business

What’s going on with construction behind Sunrise Mall?

Sara Beth Williams–February 14, 2026

Construction occurring behind Sunrise Mall’s food court seems to have halted for the last several months, leaving more questions than answers…

Citrus Heights Council greenlights commercial property reoccupancy program

Sara Beth Williams–February 12, 2026

The City Council Wednesday night officially gave the green light for the city to implement a new ordinance targeting vacant properties in the city, in hopes of motivating property owners…

New Citrus Heights juice shop to celebrate opening with music, food trucks

Sara Beth Williams–February 12, 2026

A new juice and ice cream shop in Citrus Heights is planning to celebrate their opening through a community event for all ages this Friday…

City Hall

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

Sara Beth Williams–February 12, 2026

Citrus Heights City Councilmember Tim Schaefer announced at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting on Feb. 11 that he has been diagnosed with…

Police

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…

City Hall

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…

Community

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…

Police