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Deadline approaching: Is your name on SMUD’s unclaimed checks list?

Sara Beth Williams–December 18, 2025

Claims for any unclaimed funds listed among SMUD’s annual unclaimed checks list must be filed by 5 p.m. on Dec. 22.

Must see lights to visit in Citrus Heights before Christmas

Sara Beth Williams–December 18, 2025

Several houses and streets are decked out for the holiday season with bright lights, tall seasonal inflatables, and elaborate displays, some that even tell a story…

Three arrested after stealing over $2K in merchandise

Sara Beth Williams–December 16, 2025

One of three suspects have been released from jail after being arrested Sunday on charges of burglary.

Fresh paint signals progress at future coffee drive thru in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–December 16, 2025

Another drive-thru coffee shop in Citrus Heights is moving closer to completion.

Citrus Heights Police: Man arrested after found living in backyard shed without permission

Sara Beth Williams–December 16, 2025

By Sara Beth Williams– A Citrus Heights resident contacted police after discovering an unfamiliar man inside her backyard shed, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department. Officers responded to the…

Citrus Heights releases holiday gift guide to encourage local shopping

Sara Beth Williams–December 13, 2025

The City of Citrus Heights has released a four-page holiday shopping and gift giving guide that highlights multiple businesses throughout the city…

Citrus Heights council eyes tightening rules for mobile food vendors

Sara Beth Williams–December 13, 2025

By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday directed city staff to explore tightening mobile food vendor regulations to include restrictions against food truck vendors operating in…

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Dec. 4-10

Sara Beth Williams–December 13, 2025

Latest police logs show a decrease in traffic violations, while showing an increase in homeless related incidents…

Hair salon closes in Citrus Heights after more than 40 years in business

Sara Beth Williams–December 13, 2025

A hair salon on Auburn Boulevard has closed after more than 40 years according to a Dec. 8 press release…

Citrus Heights nonprofit collecting toys for troops

Sara Beth Williams–December 13, 2025

A local nonprofit that collects toys for children of military families is in great need of volunteers this year…

New coffee shop to close, after brief stint in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–December 13, 2025

Black Sails Coffee Lounge, a locally owned coffee shop that opened in July in the Marketplace at Birdcage, will close its doors on Dec. 21…

17 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2025

Sara Beth Williams–December 13, 2025

Citrus Heights welcomed a variety of new businesses this year, including restaurants, grocery stores, gaming and sports practice facilities, a coffee shop, and more…

Progress underway on former Teriyaki Land in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–December 11, 2025

A visit by Sentinel staff last week found the exterior of the building formerly occupied by Teriyaki Land repainted a bright red and white…

Voting now open for 2025 ‘Best Lights’ in Citrus Heights’

Sara Beth Williams–December 11, 2025

Voting is now open for the 2025 Best Lights in Citrus Heights annual holiday contest hosted by the City of Citrus Heights, that celebrates the best decorated homes in the…

Collision, vehicle fire shut down Citrus Heights intersection

Sara Beth Williams–December 11, 2025

A two-vehicle collision resulting in a vehicle bursting into flames briefly shut down a local intersection Wednesday morning…

Citrus Heights Council selects new Mayor, Vice Mayor for 2026

Sara Beth Williams–December 11, 2025

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday unanimously selected a new mayor and vice mayor from among their ranks to serve one-year terms in 2026…

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

Sara Beth Williams–December 9, 2025

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to adopt a new salary table, consider renewing the city’s Prohousing designation, and review current regulations related to mobile food vendors…

Citrus Heights to discuss food truck regulations in upcoming City Council meeting

Sara Beth Williams–December 9, 2025

The City of Citrus Heights plans to discuss current regulations during the upcoming City Council meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 10, following an uptick in interest from mobile food vendors seeking…

Citrus Heights man accused of poaching 15 abalone

Sara Beth Williams–December 9, 2025

A Citrus Heights man accused of poaching over a dozen red abalone appeared in court in Santa Rosa last week…

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

Citrus Heights Sentinel–December 6, 2025

By Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez– Over the last several years, homelessness in 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….