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Sunrise Mall has lost a dozen businesses in 12 months

At least one dozen businesses have closed inside Sunrise Mall over the course of the last 12 months, including both independent businesses and national chains….

Community spirit shines in Citrus Heights ‘Best Lights’ winner

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Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Dec. 11-17

Citrus Heights Sentinel

Latest police logs show a decrease in disturbances, while showing an increase in code enforcement calls…

Community spirit shines in Citrus Heights ‘Best Lights’ winner

LETTER: Affordable housing is the only answer to homelessness

Deadline approaching: Is your name on SMUD’s unclaimed checks list?

A home decorated with Christmas lights and a nativity scene on Farmgate Way in Citrus Heights // Luke Ottersdad

Must-see lights to visit in Citrus Heights this Christmas

Sara Beth Williams

Several houses and streets are decked out for the holiday season with bright lights, tall seasonal inflatables, and elaborate displays, some that even tell a story…

Temporary Bright orange sign that reads "Business Open. Driveway Here."

$35M Auburn Blvd project expected to conclude mid-2026, officials say

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Los Nogales Mexican Restaurant is located at 7150 Auburn Blvd. // SB WIlliams

Citrus Heights: 5 new restaurants to try in 2025

Two new murals unveiled at Sylvan Corners to kick off new Citrus Heights arts district

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Sunrise Mall has lost a dozen businesses in 12 months

Sara Beth Williams

At least one dozen businesses have closed inside Sunrise Mall over the course of the last 12 months, including both independent businesses and national chains….

A future drive thru coffee shop that was approved last summer, is taking shape in Citrus Heights on Auburn Blvd. // SB Williams

Fresh paint signals progress at future coffee drive thru in Citrus Heights

A new HomeGoods is coming to Citrus Heights.

Citrus Heights releases holiday gift guide to encourage local shopping

A Chando's Tacos food truck operated temporarily at Sylvan Corners in 2020. File photo. // CH Sentinel

Citrus Heights council eyes tightening rules for mobile food vendors

Supercuts on Auburn Blvd. closed Nov. 16, 2025.

Hair salon closes in Citrus Heights after more than 40 years in business

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City seeks bids for frontage improvement project around Sunrise Mall

A view of Sunrise Boulevard, with Sunrise Mall and the vacant Elephant Bar in the background. Dec. 2025. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights council eyes tightening rules for mobile food vendors

Citrus Heights Council selects new Mayor, Vice Mayor for 2026

MariJane Lopez-Taff and Porsche Middleton were selected as Mayor and Vice Mayor, respectively, during the last Regular City Council meeting, Dec. 10, 2025.

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Citrus Heights to discuss food truck regulations in upcoming City Council meeting

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Sunrise Mall has lost a dozen businesses in 12 months

Sara Beth Williams–December 20, 2025

At least one dozen businesses have closed inside Sunrise Mall over the course of the last 12 months, including both independent businesses and national chains….

Community

Annual winter shelter for Citrus Heights homeless to begin in January

Sara Beth Williams–December 20, 2025

Beginning Jan. 4, 2026, the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) will host its 10th Winter Sanctuary,..

Community

2025 Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest winners announced

Sara Beth Williams–December 20, 2025

The city announced Thursday the winners for this year’s Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest on their social media account, with a slideshow of the winning home in each category…

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City seeks bids for frontage improvement project around Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–December 20, 2025

The City of Citrus Heights has issued a request for proposals seeking professional engineering firms to assist with the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan Frontage Improvement Project….

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2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Dec. 11-17

Citrus Heights Sentinel–December 20, 2025

Latest police logs show a decrease in disturbances, while showing an increase in code enforcement calls…

Community spirit shines in Citrus Heights ‘Best Lights’ winner

Sara Beth Williams–December 20, 2025

Kelley Winters and her partner, who live on Karen Rae Court, have decked out their corner home with bright lights and winter inflatables for years…

LETTER: Affordable housing is the only answer to homelessness

Citrus Heights Sentinel–December 20, 2025

Around 50 or so million dollars were supposed to open a location on Watt Avenue by the end of 2025…

Community

Deadline approaching: Is your name on SMUD’s unclaimed checks list?

Sara Beth Williams–December 18, 2025

Claims for any unclaimed funds listed among SMUD’s annual unclaimed checks list must be filed by 5 p.m. on Dec. 22.

Must-see lights to visit in Citrus Heights this Christmas

Sara Beth Williams–December 18, 2025

Several houses and streets are decked out for the holiday season with bright lights, tall seasonal inflatables, and elaborate displays, some that even tell a story…

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Three arrested after stealing over $2K in merchandise

Sara Beth Williams–December 16, 2025

One of three suspects have been released from jail after being arrested Sunday on charges of burglary.

Fresh paint signals progress at future coffee drive thru in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–December 16, 2025

Another drive-thru coffee shop in Citrus Heights is moving closer to completion.

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Citrus Heights Police: Man arrested after found living in backyard shed without permission

Sara Beth Williams–December 16, 2025

A Citrus Heights resident contacted police after discovering an unfamiliar man inside her backyard shed…

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