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Grazing goats have returned to Citrus Heights

A familiar and popular fire prevention crew has returned to work in Citrus Heights, bringing plenty of appetite…

Pet pigeon in Citrus Heights nominated in Nationwide’s Wacky Pet Names contest

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Citrus Heights Marching Band to host annual yard sale

Citrus Heights Police locate missing 15 year old girl over the weekend

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MVHS math teacher retiring after storied career spanning 38 years

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MVHS math teacher retiring after storied career spanning 38 years

Sara Beth Williams

For nearly four decades, Michael Peoples has taught math at Mesa Verde High School, a career he describes as a calling. Now, he says, it’s time to “pass the torch.”…

A mural painted by artist MAMMXTH on a wall adjacent to the skate park at Rusch Park. // SB Williams

Rusch Park skate park sports new mural artwork

Dozens gathered for the first of 3 Backyard Bash outdoor concerts at the Marketplace at Birdcage, hosted by Sunrise MarketPlace, April 3, 2026. // SB Williams

May events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights this month

Employees could be seen moving merchandise amid a stack of boxes inside another store closing at Sunrise Mall, Saturday, April 25, 2026. // SB Williams

Shoe store inside Sunrise Mall closes

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 16-22

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

Sara Beth Williams

Over the last five decades, the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane has transformed dramatically, rising up from cow pastures into a bustling indoor mall…

Kiwanis of Citrus Heights hosted their annual easter egg hunt at Rusch Park, Saturday, April 4, 2026. /// SB Williams

April Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights

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

Why this Korean buffet is called ‘Must Be Cow’

A fire burns inside the vacant food court at Sunrise Mall, January 2026

Here’s what’s happened at Sunrise Mall over the last year

A mural on the wall of DarkHeart Brewing painted by "Mammxth"

2025 in review: Snapshots of Citrus Heights through our photographers’ lenses

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Shoe store inside Sunrise Mall closes

Sara Beth Williams

The latest to exit a near-empty mall, a national shoe store has closed its Sunrise Mall location this week…

Resurfacing that was delayed by a rainstorm is expected to resume next Monday. // SB Williams

Find out where road resurfacing resumes next week after rain delay

Shoe Palace at Sunrise Mall plans to close this week. // SB Williams

Shoe store inside Sunrise Mall planning to close

The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: A downward spiral

Rollingwood Blvd. has been resurfaced from Antelope Rd. to Oak Berry Way

Q&A: A closer look at how Citrus Heights roads are resurfaced

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Citrus Heights Police locate missing 15 year old girl over the weekend

Sara Beth Williams–April 28, 2026

Police Logs

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 16-22

Sara Beth Williams–April 25, 2026

Sunrise Marketplace confronts illegal dumping, youth bike gangs

Photos shared in Sunrise MarketPlace's 2025 annual report show before and after photos of illegal dumping cleaned up through the SMP Clean and Safe Program. // Sunrise MarketPlace

Q&A: A closer look at how Citrus Heights roads are resurfaced

City Hall

Letter from the Mayor: Sunrise Sports Center

A project rendering of potential redevelopment plans for the Sunrise Mall property, including the addition of a Sports Center, along with several other buildings surrounding. // City of Citrus Heights

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City Hall

Grazing goats have returned to Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–April 30, 2026

A familiar and popular fire prevention crew has returned to work in Citrus Heights, bringing plenty of appetite…

Community

Pet pigeon in Citrus Heights nominated in Nationwide’s Wacky Pet Names contest

Sara Beth Williams–April 30, 2026

A local pet pigeon from Citrus Heights was nominated for a rather unusual recognition: an annual Wacky Pet Names contest hosted by a pet insurance company…

Citrus Heights Marching Band to host annual yard sale

Sara Beth Williams–April 30, 2026

The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band is inviting residents to shop for bargains while supporting local youth music programs during their annual multi-day yard sale fundraiser scheduled across two weekends…

Police

Citrus Heights Police locate missing 15 year old girl over the weekend

Sara Beth Williams–April 28, 2026

Very early Sunday morning, Citrus Heights Police issued a public plea for help in finding a missing teenage girl who was reported to have developmental delays…

MVHS math teacher retiring after storied career spanning 38 years

Sara Beth Williams–April 25, 2026

For nearly four decades, Michael Peoples has taught math at Mesa Verde High School, a career he describes as a calling. Now, he says, it’s time to “pass the torch.”…

Community

Rusch Park skate park sports new mural artwork

Sara Beth Williams–April 25, 2026

Another mural has been added at Rusch Community Park, this time at the skate park…

May events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights this month

Sara Beth Williams–April 25, 2026

From concerts and bike rides to charity events and Memorial Day ceremonies, Citrus Heights offers a wide variety of ways to get involved…

Business

Shoe store inside Sunrise Mall closes

Sara Beth Williams–April 25, 2026

The latest to exit a near-empty mall, a national shoe store has closed its Sunrise Mall location this week…

Police Logs

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 16-22

Sara Beth Williams–April 25, 2026

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show an increase in animal control calls, while showing a drop in homeless related calls…

Police

Citrus Heights Police seeking information on additional victims in sexual assault case

Sara Beth Williams–April 25, 2026

The Citrus Heights Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying any possible additional victims connected to a sexual assault investigation…

Police

One found dead near shopping center in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–April 24, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– An older adult male was found dead Friday afternoon in the greenbelt near a local shopping center in Citrus Heights, police say. Two to three callers…

Police

Citrus Heights Police assist CHP in detaining 2 subjects

Sara Beth Williams–April 23, 2026

Citrus Heights Police officers assisted in the detention of two individuals Thursday morning on Mariposa Avenue, authorities confirmed…

Community celebrates $21M San Juan High School stadium project completion

Sara Beth Williams–April 23, 2026

San Juan High School marked the completion of its newly modernized football stadium with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning…

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Find out where road resurfacing resumes next week after rain delay

Sara Beth Williams–April 23, 2026

After rain delayed the resurfacing of several streets in the city, the City of Citrus Heights issued a notice to impacted neighborhoods informing residents of when and where resurfacing will…

San Juan Auto Club to host car competition fundraiser

Sara Beth Williams–April 23, 2026

A community car meet competition aimed at supporting local high school students is scheduled for this Saturday, April 25…

Business

Shoe store inside Sunrise Mall planning to close

Sara Beth Williams–April 23, 2026

A national shoe store chain has plans to close its Sunrise Mall location, with its last day scheduled for Friday, April 24…

City Hall

Citrus Heights brings back community photo contest

Sara Beth Williams–April 21, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights is inviting residents to celebrate local beauty and creativity through a community photo contest called “Postcards from Citrus Heights.”…

Free prescription drug disposal at Citrus Heights Police Dept. April 25

Sara Beth Williams–April 21, 2026

Those with expired or unused prescription drugs are invited to drop them off anonymously at another free “Take Back” event offered by the Citrus Heights Police Department this Saturday…

Police

Motorcyclist dies after collision in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–April 20, 2026

A motorcyclist died Monday morning following a collision involving one motorcycle and one vehicle on Van Maren Lane….

Rotary Club of Citrus Heights to host second annual fun run to benefit Habitat for Humanity

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

A charity run walk aimed at supporting housing and neighborhood improvement efforts is set to take place next month in Citrus Heights. The deadline to register is April 22.

Police

Local restaurant vandalized just after closing

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

Late night vandalism resulted in thousands of dollars in damage to a local fast food restaurant in Citrus Heights on Friday night, Citrus Heights police say…

San Juan Unified to host classifieds job fair April 25

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified School District is inviting job seekers to explore career opportunities at its upcoming Classified Job Fair on Saturday, April 25. Taking place…