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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…

Sweet Music Studio Cafe held a grand opening on Friday, with a ribbon cutting and live music. Jan. 23, 2026. // SB Williams

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

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

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

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Why this Korean buffet is called ‘Must Be Cow’

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2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: July 31-Aug 5

Sara Beth Williams–August 8, 2026

Latest police logs show a decrease in vehicle violations while showing a decrease in threats. Below is a summary of police incident logs from July 31-Aug. 5, 2026…

New E-bike bans In San Juan Unified could change how some students get to school

Sara Beth Williams–August 8, 2026

The San Juan Unified School District recently updated its policies on e-bike and other forms of e-transportation, approving a resolution during a June Board Meeting to ban all Class 3…

Hoover backs ‘social media addiction’ bill that would ban youth under 16

Sara Beth Williams–August 8, 2026

Assemblyman Josh Hoover has coauthored AB 1709, a bill that creates “common sense limitations” for children under 16 years of age from creating or maintaining an account on platforms that…

Citrus Heights Food Truck Plaza celebrates official grand opening

Sara Beth Williams–August 8, 2026

After over a year of work transforming the decade-long vacant corner of Twin Oaks Avenue and Auburn Boulevard into a gated, community-oriented food truck plaza, the site has grown from…

Letter from the Mayor: Back to School, Ready to Serve

Sara Beth Williams–August 8, 2026

As Citrus Heights students head back to school, it is a timely reminder that one of the most important ways we can serve the next generation is by listening to…

What’s going on with the vacant lot on Mariposa Ave?

Sara Beth Williams–August 8, 2026

After being on the market for a year for $1.2 million, a vacant 2.3-acre lot on Mariposa Avenue near Old Auburn Road is now seeing preliminary signs of development…

Five candidates to run for Citrus Heights City Council

Sara Beth Williams–August 7, 2026

Six candidates appear to be slated to run for Citrus Heights City Council this coming election season, including three current Citrus Heights City Council members and two newcomers seeking to…

Citrus Heights Food Truck Plaza to celebrate official ribbon cutting this weekend

Sara Beth Williams–August 6, 2026

A new gathering spot for food lovers in Citrus Heights has grown from two trucks to 10, and is preparing to celebrate its official grand opening this coming Saturday…

City announces bands for upcoming ‘Citrus Nights’ concerts in the park

Sara Beth Williams–August 6, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights has announced the featured musical acts for its returning Citrus Nights concert series, with local R&B band Mercy Me set to headline the first event…

San Juan Unified updates on campus cell phone policy for new school year

Sara Beth Williams–August 6, 2026

Ahead of the upcoming school year, the San Juan Unified School District has expanded previously updated cell phone and mobile device policies for students across the district to now include…

Citrus Heights police seize 13 pounds of fentanyl, arrest one

Sara Beth Williams–August 6, 2026

Citrus Heights Police arrested a drug dealer suspect and seized over 16 pounds of narcotics during a recent major drug bust operation, officials said Thursday…

Three-home Airbnb property in Citrus Heights hits market for $1.2M

Sara Beth Williams–August 1, 2026

A Citrus Heights property featuring three separate residential units on a single parcel recently hit the market for $1.28 million…

Tallen Capital Partners in escrow to purchase Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–August 1, 2026

Bay Area-based Tallen Capital Partners LLC CEO Terrence Tallen confirmed that his development and investment company is in escrow to purchase 50 acres of the Sunrise Mall property from majority…

What’s going on with Antelope Road resurfacing?

Sara Beth Williams–August 1, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights says the Antelope Road resurfacing project has entered its final phase, with the final layer of pavement now complete and several finishing touches scheduled over…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: July 23-29

Sara Beth Williams–August 1, 2026

Latest police logs show a decrease in violence and threats while showing an increase in suspicious circumstance reports. Below is a summary of police incident logs from July 23-29, 2026…

Citrus Heights Police launch AI-powered non-emergency crime reporting portal

Sara Beth Williams–August 1, 2026

The Citrus Heights Police Department announced it has launched a new AI-powered online service that allows residents to report non-emergency crimes, suspicious activity, and crime tips at any time of…

Citrus Heights arson case involving teens gains national attention

Sara Beth Williams–August 1, 2026

The near-tragedy of a local family who experienced arson when teenage girls threw a firework inside the bedroom of the home has gained national attention, landing in People Magazine’s official…

Auto service center at Sunrise Mall closes following copper wire theft

Sara Beth Williams–August 1, 2026

After at least two years in business, an auto service center at Sunrise Mall on Greenback Lane was forced to close following another theft of copper wire…

Three townhomes damaged after late night fire in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–July 31, 2026

Three out of five townhomes were damaged late Thursday night after one unit caught fire on Ventana Place, near Fair Oaks Boulevard and Madison Avenue in Citrus Heights….

Looking for National Night Out events near you? We’ve got the 2026 list

Sara Beth Williams–July 30, 2026

In Citrus Heights this year, there are several registered National Night Out events planned throughout the city. All events take place on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. Starting times vary…

Man found dead with self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say

Sara Beth Williams–July 29, 2026

A man died from a gunshot wound in the neighborhood of the 8000 block of Butternut Drive, Citrus Heights Police confirmed Wednesday….

Sunrise Sports Center reaches key milestone with property agreement

Sara Beth Williams–July 29, 2026

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 Sports Center forward…

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

Sara Beth Williams–July 28, 2026

An early morning grass fire sparked at C-Bar-C park on Tuesday, prompting an emergency response from fire and law enforcement personnel…

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…