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Sunrise Sports Center reaches key milestone with property agreement

Sara Beth Williams–July 29, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– The City of Citrus Heights announced Wednesday that a property agreement has been finalized between The Mettle Shop and Tallen Capital Partners, propelling the proposed Sunrise…

Early morning grass fire sparks at C-Bar-C Park

Sara Beth Williams–July 28, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– An early morning grass fire sparked at C-Bar-C park, prompting an emergency response from fire and law enforcement personnel. Citrus Heights Police said officers were dispatched…

Citrus Heights Police: Patrol officers will continue school traffic safety, e-bike enforcement

Sara Beth Williams–July 26, 2026

With the new school year set to begin in mid-August, the Citrus Heights Police Department said officers will continue monitoring local schools and enforcing traffic laws, including regulations governing e-bikes,…

Citrus Heights HART to celebrate 10 years at annual Spaghetti Feed fundraiser

Sara Beth Williams–July 26, 2026

The Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource team (HART) is celebrating its 10th anniversary during its annual Spaghetti Fest fundraiser slated for on Friday, Oct. 23…

Citrus Heights home listed at $1.15M now pending sale

Sara Beth Williams–July 26, 2026

A property in Citrus Heights on Old Auburn Road was recently listed for $1.15 million, and is now pending sale. ..

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: July 16-22

Sara Beth Williams–July 26, 2026

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

Guest Opinion: City should have sought alternative sources before reducing CHPD staff

Sara Beth Williams–July 26, 2026

Within the numerous pages of the documents is an unnerving fact, employee reductions in both classifications. The number of police officers is being reduced by 9.5 full-time equivalents (positions) which…

August Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?

Sara Beth Williams–July 26, 2026

Events happening around Citrus Heights during August include community meetings, live theater, fundraisers, family activities, outdoor gatherings and opportunities to volunteer…

Citrus Heights Council takes next step for Sylvan-Stock Ranch trail project extension

Sara Beth Williams–July 26, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council earlier this month adopted key environmental documents for an extension project to the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail, allowing the city to move forward in the next…

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…