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Sponsored: The Real Truth Behind the Artificial Grass Craze

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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

The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: The rise of a regional icon

Must Be Cow, an all you can eat buffet, is located at

Why this Korean buffet is called ‘Must Be Cow’

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FunCity is located at 8525 Auburn Blvd. // SB Williams

Trampoline Park in Citrus Heights pushes toward grand opening despite $90K theft

Sara Beth Williams

Management at FunCity Trampoline Park has called the recent vandalism to their property’s electrical system just before opening week “unlucky.” The company now has had to find another way to…

Designer Shoe Warehouse celebrated a grand opening in Citrus Heights on Saturday, June 27, 2026. // SB Williams

New shoe warehouse in Citrus Heights now open

A .93 parcel at the corner of Sunrise Blvd and Greenback Ln. has hit the market for $10.3M. // SB Williams

Bank property at Sunrise Mall listed for $10.3M

Famous Footwear left its Sunrise Mall location just before summer, 2026. // SB Williams

Two national chain stores leave Sunrise Mall

The Citrus Heights Food Truck Plaza is now open at Twin Oaks Ave. and Auburn Blvd.

Citrus Heights Food Truck Plaza open for business

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Stars and Stripes Celebration draws an estimated 6,000 to Van Maren Park

Sara Beth Williams–July 4, 2026

The fourth annual Stars and Stripes Celebration had an estimated 6,000 people in attendance, city officials say…

$28.5M modernization project planned at San Juan High School

Sara Beth Williams–July 4, 2026

Demolition and construction are taking place this summer at San Juan High School as part of a science wing and campus-wide modernization project, San Juan Unified School District officials say…

Elderly Parole rescinded for sex offender tied to Citrus Heights crimes

Sara Beth Williams–July 4, 2026

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced that elderly parole has been rescinded for a convicted child sex molester, who will now remain behind bars….

Citrus Heights Police, school district to host e-bike safety course

Sara Beth Williams–July 4, 2026

The Citrus Heights Police Department is partnering with the San Juan Unified School District and several e-bike industry organizations to host its first E-bike Safety Course later this summer…

July Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights?

Sara Beth Williams–July 4, 2026

July brings a full calendar of events to Citrus Heights: from a community food drive and Art at City Hall to a veterans’ community barbecue, ice cream social, game nights,…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: June 25-July 1

Sara Beth Williams–July 4, 2026

Latest police logs show an increase in fireworks calls ahead of the holiday weekend, while showing a decrease in code enforcement calls. A summary of police incident logs from June…

New gateway arch in Citrus Heights complete, signal activated

Sara Beth Williams–July 2, 2026

The construction of a new gateway arch and stoplight at the border between Citrus Heights and Roseville has been completed, with activation of the signal lights at the newly designed…

Citrus Heights officials warn of dangers, higher penalties, for illegal fireworks use ahead of holiday weekend

Sara Beth Williams–July 2, 2026

Anyone who sees or hear illegal fireworks, is encouraged to contact Citrus Heights Police at 916-727-5500. Residents can also report illegal fireworks using the city’s SeeClickFix app…

Trampoline Park in Citrus Heights pushes toward grand opening despite $90K theft

Sara Beth Williams–July 2, 2026

Management at FunCity Trampoline Park has called the recent vandalism to their property’s electrical system just before opening week “unlucky.” The company now has had to find another way to…

GoFundMe launched for family impacted by arson

Sara Beth Williams–July 2, 2026

A GoFundMe fundraiser has been launched by a family expecting a new baby whose nursery was destroyed due to suspected arson…

Three juveniles arrested in Citrus Heights on suspicion of arson

Sara Beth Williams–July 1, 2026

Citrus Heights Police have arrested three juveniles Tuesday evening on suspicion of committing arson following a dispute between the arrested individuals and another juvenile…

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…