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Roadwork alert: Current and upcoming projects in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–June 13, 2026

A handful of upcoming roadwork projects are taking place this week on major corridors. Read on to find out where roadwork might impact your drive.

Letters to the Editor: Voting security, AI use in mural concepts

Sara Beth Williams–June 13, 2026

The latest Letters to the Editor discuss opinions on vote count security measures in California, and AI mural concept designs…

‘Coming Soon’ banner hints at new restaurant coming to Citrus Heights retail center

Sara Beth Williams–June 11, 2026

A new Brazilian restaurant appears to be coming soon to the Greenback Square shopping center in Citrus Heights…

City Council votes to retain Sayonara Drive street name for now

Sara Beth Williams–June 11, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously to retain the name Sayonara Drive, while leaving the door open to future discussion of a name change…

Sylvan Oaks Library in Citrus Heights to offer free lunch to youth through summer

Sara Beth Williams–June 11, 2026

A free lunch will be provided to children who are 18 years and younger beginning Tuesday, June 16, and running through Aug. 7…

Hall’s Furniture celebrates 80 years in business

Sara Beth Williams–June 11, 2026

Hall’s Furniture, one of Citrus Heights’ oldest, still-operating businesses, continues to thrive 80 years after having opened in 1946 by John Hall…

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

Sara Beth Williams–June 9, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of renaming Sayonara Drive, as well as hear an update on the America’s 250-year anniversary mural to…

Midterm Election: Local results for Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–June 9, 2026

Latest election results from Sacramento County were released June 9 at 4:15 p.m. The next round of election results will be updated on June 12. Read more for live updated…

‘Sayonara’ to Sayonara Drive? City Council to weigh renaming notorious street

Sara Beth Williams–June 9, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to consider and discuss the possibility of renaming Sayonara Drive. The City Council meeting will be held Wednesday, June 10, at…

‘Hope has a new address:’ Eight families receive keys to new Habitat for Humanity homes in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–June 6, 2026

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento celebrated a major milestone Saturday morning as the organization dedicated the first eight homes of the Sayonara housing project…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: May 28-June 3

Sara Beth Williams–June 6, 2026

Latest police logs show a decrease in theft, while showing an increase in incidents of violence and threats…

California Primary Election: Local results and what happens next

Sara Beth Williams–June 6, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– The latest local and county election updates have been posted by Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections, as of Friday, June 5, 2026. The next update…

Citrus Heights Arts announces winning design for City Hall mural following community vote

Sara Beth Williams–June 6, 2026

Citrus Heights Arts has announced the results of its recent community mural voting, confirming that option 2 out of four mural concept design choices, has been selected as the winning…

Stars and Stripes celebration in Citrus Heights to return for its fourth year

Sara Beth Williams–June 6, 2026

The annual Stars and Stripes Independence Day celebration is returning for a third year to Van Maren Park on Saturday, June 27…

Construction nearing completion on Citrus Heights Food Truck Plaza

Sara Beth Williams–June 6, 2026

The Citrus Heights Food Truck Plaza has finally discarded construction fencing materials revealing new landscaping and fencing along with a newly paved parking lot on the corner of Twin Oaks…

Two-story kids adventure park in Citrus Heights sets opening date

Sara Beth Williams–June 6, 2026

FunCity Adventure Park on Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights is completing last minute interior work and cleanup as it prepares to open its doors for families after over a year…

Citrus Heights to host two City Scoop ice cream socials in 2026

Sara Beth Williams–June 6, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights recently announced two new locations for the annual City Scoop ice cream social community gatherings…

Midterm Primary: Latest local election results

Sara Beth Williams–June 4, 2026

See local election results specifically impacting or relating to Citrus Heights, as well as voting results from other county and state-wide elections…

Mongolian BBQ restaurant now open in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–June 4, 2026

After months of construction and preparation, a new Mongolian barbeque restaurant in the Copperwood Square shopping center is now open in Citrus Heights…

New thrift store open at former 99 Cents Only store in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–June 4, 2026

A new thrift store is now open at San Juan Avenue and Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights…

ArtBeat in Citrus Heights cancelled organizers say

Sara Beth Williams–June 4, 2026

Citrus Heights Arts has announced the cancellation of its ArtBeat event that had been scheduled for June 13…

Midterm primary: Races to watch

Sara Beth Williams–June 2, 2026

As of 8:45 p.m., on June 2, Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections showed 18.4 percent of total possible votes cast so far. More updates will be provided throughout the…

Arcade company buys Sunrise Rollerland for $3.5M

Sara Beth Williams–June 2, 2026

A new arcade family entertainment and gaming company has purchased the former Sunrise Rollerland for $3.5 million…

Identity of woman released following deadly weekend collision

Sara Beth Williams–June 1, 2026

The identity of a 66-year-old female who died Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle on San Juan Avenue in Citrus Heights has been released by the Sacramento County…

Letters to the Editor: AI art designs, not enough street lights

Sara Beth Williams–May 30, 2026

This week’s Letters to the Editor discuss AI mural concept designs, and the dangers of lack of street lighting on roadways at night…