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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

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Citrus Heights approves Police Department restructuring to help offset employee compensation costs

Sara Beth Williams–July 9, 2026

The Citrus Heights Police Department is going through a “structural reorganization”, city officials confirmed this week…

Jewelry store at Sunrise Mall burglarized

Sara Beth Williams–July 8, 2026

A jewelry store in Citrus Heights was burglarized over the weekend, authorities confirmed…

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

Sara Beth Williams–July 7, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to consider labor agreements with police officers and police employee associations, consider approving several infrastructure-related items, and honor community photo contest…

Interested in serving on Citrus Heights’ City Council? Candidate filing begins July 13

Sara Beth Williams–July 7, 2026

Have you ever wanted to be part of a City Council? Beginning next week, residents interested in running for office this November will have the opportunity to file as candidates…

Citrus Heights Police: Fourth of July fires destroy trees, fences

Sara Beth Williams–July 7, 2026

Citrus Heights Police responded to and assisted with at least nine reported fires on July 4, a law enforcement spokesperson said Tuesday, including a fire at a property on Old…

Sacramento County deputies fatally shoot suspect on freeway in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–July 6, 2026

A suspect wanted for brutal assault on a female victim was fatally shot on Interstate 80 in Citrus Heights while fleeing Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies on Sunday, July 5…

Entrepreneur behind Matthew’s Mattress reflects on over three decades in business

Sara Beth Williams–July 4, 2026

Kevin Matthews launched his first Matthew’s Mattress store over three decades years ago in the Bay Area. At his peak, he developed his own mattress brand and managed a total…

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…