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Hold onto your hats, Citrus Heights homeowners! It’s time to set the record straight. Artificial Grass Depots is helping California to save millions, and possibly “billions” of gallons of drinkable…

A new thrift store is now open, located at 7424 Greenback Ln.

New thrift store open at former 99 Cents Only store in Citrus Heights

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

A crowd gathers at the west entrance of the mall to watch the grand opening, April 19, 1972. // Sacramento Union - Citrus Heights Historical Society

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Citrus Heights Police Department celebrates 20 years

Sara Beth Williams–June 30, 2026

Citrus Heights Police Department staff, alumni, friends and family took a walk down memory lane last week as they celebrated the department’s 20th anniversary…

Citrus Heights Water District opts to not increase water rates for 2026, 2027

Sara Beth Williams–June 30, 2026

The Citrus Heights Water District says rates for the remainder of 2026 and all of 2027 will not be going up, according to a district press release…

Gunshots reportedly heard during Citrus Heights patriotic event over the weekend

Sara Beth Williams–June 29, 2026

Saturday night, Citrus Heights Police officers responded to reports of gunshots heard within the Stock Ranch Nature Preserve near the end of the city’s annual patriotic celebration, officials with the…

New shoe warehouse in Citrus Heights now open

Sara Beth Williams–June 27, 2026

Designer Shoe Warehouse opened its doors officially on Thursday, June 25, and celebrated their grand opening on Saturday, June 27 with giveaways and a live DJ…

San Juan District to add four new TK classes to Citrus Heights schools

Sara Beth Williams–June 27, 2026

 The San Juan Unified School District plans to add four new Transitional Kindergarten classrooms at Citrus Heights public schools this coming school year, district officials say…

Bank property at Sunrise Mall listed for $10.3M

Sara Beth Williams–June 27, 2026

A standalone parcel that houses U.S. Bank at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane has been listed for sale for $10.3 million, adding another piece of the larger…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: June 18-24

Sara Beth Williams–June 27, 2026

Latest police logs show an increase in animal control calls, while showing a decrease in traffic accidents…

Citrus Heights Police: Eight citations, one arrest, at latest DUI checkpoint

Sara Beth Williams–June 27, 2026

One driver was arrested on Thursday, June 18, while eight citations were issued, during the Citrus Heights Police Department’s recent DUI checkpoint…

Sponsored: The Real Truth Behind the Artificial Grass Craze

Citrus Heights Sentinel–June 27, 2026

Hold onto your hats, Citrus Heights homeowners! It’s time to set the record straight. Artificial Grass Depots is helping California to save millions, and possibly “billions” of gallons of drinkable…

2026: See the nonprofits behind these 24 fireworks booths in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–June 27, 2026

Each year, over a dozen nonprofits, churches and school booster clubs set up fireworks stands throughout Citrus Heights in hopes of raising money for their organization…

Two national chain stores leave Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–June 25, 2026

Famous Footwear was once located near the mall’s food court and most-used entrance. T-Mobile was once located near the southern end of the mall, where nearly all other adjacent stores…

Here’s how to help victims displaced by Citrus Heights Father’s Day townhomes fire

Sara Beth Williams–June 25, 2026

Several residents displaced by a recent fire at the Antelope Hills Townhomes complex on Father’s Day have begun community fundraising efforts as they work to rebuild their lives after losing…

Citrus Heights Food Truck Plaza open for business

Sara Beth Williams–June 25, 2026

The long-awaited food truck plaza opened Monday with two trucks and will be adding at least five more trucks next week…

Happening this weekend: Stars and Stripes celebration in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–June 25, 2026

The annual Stars and Stripes Independence Day celebration is returning this year to Van Maren Park on Saturday, June 27…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Sara Beth Williams–June 23, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to receive several presentations recognizing local businesses and community initiatives, consider annual assessment district updates, review workforce recruitment and retention efforts,…

Citrus Heights approves reallocation of funds, following ArtBeat festival cancellation

Sara Beth Williams–June 23, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council recently approved the reallocation of Non-Profit Community Support grant funding that was awarded to Citrus Heights Arts in September 2025 to be used for other…

Second alarm fire in Citrus Heights displaces several families on Father’s Day

Sara Beth Williams–June 21, 2026

An apartment fire which broke out Sunday morning has displaced multiple families in Citrus Heights, fire officials say…

Apartment complex fire in Citrus Heights draws heavy emergency crew response

Sara Beth Williams–June 21, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– A significant fire in an apartment complex in Citrus Heights drew a heavy response from police and emergency crews just after 11 a.m. on Sunday morning.…

Man arrested after slow-speed pursuit, standoff at Citrus Heights shopping center

Sara Beth Williams–June 20, 2026

A man with outstanding warrants was arrested in Citrus Heights Friday afternoon, after a slow-speed pursuit and prolonged standoff that ended with officers deploying a pepper-ball, according to the Citrus…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: June 11-17

Sara Beth Williams–June 20, 2026

Latest police logs show a decrease in animal control calls, while showing an increase in traffic accidents…

New shoe warehouse in Citrus Heights sets end of June opening date

Sara Beth Williams–June 20, 2026

A new shoe warehouse located in the Marketplace at Birdcage has set a grand opening date for the last weekend in June…

Citrus Heights now accepting applications for home repair loans, grants

Sara Beth Williams–June 20, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights Housing Rehabilitation Program is now accepting applications for home repair loans and grants…

New banquet hall proposed near Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–June 20, 2026

A banquet hall that could accommodate dozens of guests is being proposed at a strip mall located just two blocks away from Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane…

Cyclist transported to hospital after Citrus Heights crash

Sara Beth Williams–June 19, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– An adult male bicyclist was transported to a hospital with minor injuries Friday after being struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Greenback Lane and…

What’s going on with the sound wall mural project on Auburn Blvd?

Sara Beth Williams–June 19, 2026

“The wall is not an eyesore or unfinished by neglect. We are honoring the wishes of the gentleman who has planted the poppies there for the past 20 years,” Citrus…