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Midterm primary: Races to watch

Sara Beth Williams–June 2, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– Residents of Citrus Heights voted in the primary midterm elections on Tuesday June 2 selecting their choice for a variety of positions, including California Governor, lieutenant…

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…

Guest Opinion: More accountability needed for red light camera program

Sara Beth Williams–May 30, 2026

Submitted by Tony B from Sacramento– Citrus Heights residents deserve the right to vote on whether red-light cameras should continue in our city…

June Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?

Sara Beth Williams–May 30, 2026

Events around Citrus Heights in June include multiple summer camps, an ice cream social, and the annual Stars and Stripes patriotic celebration…

Unusual mixed-use property listed for $725K in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–May 30, 2026

Listed at $725,000, a mixed-use property on Walnut Drive in Citrus Heights with unique architectural features has been placed on the market, combining a commercial building and a remodeled residential…

Which of these oldest businesses in Citrus Heights are still standing?

Sara Beth Williams–May 30, 2026

The Sentinel reexamined and compared a list of 20 of the oldest businesses in town to find which historic icons are still standing…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: May 21-27

Sara Beth Williams–May 30, 2026

Latest police logs show a decrease in animal control calls, while showing an increase in theft. Due to the recent holiday, data from May 27 was not made available…

Auburn Blvd revitalization project now estimated to exceed $36M

Sara Beth Williams–May 30, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved nearly $1 million in additional construction work amendments for the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Project, Phase 2…

False shooter report triggers major police response near hospital

Sara Beth Williams–May 29, 2026

A false police report indicating there was a man with a gun led to a heavy police presence, lock downs, and evacuations near the Mercy San Juan Medical Center on…

Vacant Sears building at Sunrise Mall to become indoor slide park flagship location, company says

Sara Beth Williams–May 28, 2026

A Missouri-based family entertainment company announced its new flagship location will be located in Citrus Heights at Sunrise Mall, Ethan Conrad Properties and the newly-signed tenant say…

Three-story office building near Sunrise Mall listed for $14M

Sara Beth Williams–May 28, 2026

A three-story office building near Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights has been listed for sale with an asking price of $14.5 million…

Citrus Heights Council approves appointments to emerging regional Housing and Homelessness body

Sara Beth Williams–May 28, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council unanimously approved the appointment of two council members to a new regional homelessness planning task force during the May 27 City Council meeting…

Local ice cream parlor honored as 2026 Small Business of the Year

Sara Beth Williams–May 28, 2026

Leatherby’s Family Creamery in Citrus Heights has been named the 2026 Small Business of the Year for California’s 7th Assembly District by Assemblyman Josh Hoover…

Indoor slide park signs lease for portion of Sunrise Mall property

Sara Beth Williams–May 26, 2026

A portion of the Sunrise Mall property owned by Ethan Conrad Properties could reportedly become home to a new indoor slide adventure park, according to a May 21 report from…

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

Sara Beth Williams–May 26, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to hear several presentations, consider updates to the city’s massage establishment ordinance and zoning code, and receive a presentation on housing…

Citrus Heights to launch Youth Advisory Commission

Sara Beth Williams–May 26, 2026

Citrus Heights Mayor MariJane Lopez-Taff has announced the Youth Advisory Commission will launch this coming fall…

Habitat home dedication ceremony planned for Sayonara Drive in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–May 26, 2026

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento will celebrate the completion of the first phase of its Sayonara Drive permanent housing development next month, marking a major milestone in an ongoing…

Citrus Heights residents invited to vote on City Hall mural design

Sara Beth Williams–May 23, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Arts is asking the community at large to help select the design for a new mural planned for City Hall. The mural will celebrate…

Citrus Heights mattress shop holds retirement sale as company prepares to shutter all stores

Sara Beth Williams–May 23, 2026

A local mattress store is holding a retirement sale as the company prepares to wind down operations at all four of its locations in California….

‘Gone but not forgotten’: Citrus Heights services planned to honor fallen veterans this Memorial Day

Sara Beth Williams–May 23, 2026

Each year several organizations regularly honor fallen veterans on Memorial Day through tribute ceremonies, concerts, speakers, and moments of reflection…

New business takes over former Rental Guys property in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–May 23, 2026

A new business which will focus on trailer rentals and sales is planning to open soon at the former site of Rental Guys and Aba Daba Rentals…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: May 14-20

Sara Beth Williams–May 23, 2026

Latest police logs show a decrease in traffic accidents while showing an increase in suspicious circumstances. Below are reported police log incidents from May 14-20, 2026…

Unhoused population rises in Citrus Heights, homelessness count finds

Sara Beth Williams–May 23, 2026

Results of the recent Point in Time (PIT) count survey of unhoused individuals in Sacramento County found the unhoused population in Citrus Heights rose by almost 100 more individuals than…