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Parole delayed for sex offender tied to Citrus Heights crimes

Sara Beth Williams–March 19, 2026

Following a parole review hearing held Wednesday morning, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Board of Parole Hearings voted to refer the grant of parole for Gregory Vogelsang, to…

Citrus Heights home damaged in two overnight fires

Sara Beth Williams–March 18, 2026

A home undergoing remodel on Twin Oaks Avenue in Citrus Heights caught fire twice within several hours overnight.

Two City Council members want to revisit annexation discussion

Sara Beth Williams–March 17, 2026

Two of five Citrus Heights City Council members want to discuss the possibility of annexing portions of unincorporated Sacramento County, while a third councilmember is requesting the examination of possibly…

Sunrise Tomorrow, fiscal stability, annexation, listed as City Council top priorities ahead of annual planning meeting

Sara Beth Williams–March 17, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council have listed Sunrise Tomorrow, annexation reexamination, fiscal prudence, revenue diversification, and beautification as some of their top priorities to discuss during an annual special city…

Rally in Sacramento planned to oppose release of sexually violent predator tied to Citrus Heights’ crimes

Sara Beth Williams–March 17, 2026

Assemblymember Josh Hoover is urging residents to speak out against the possible release of convicted sex offender Gregory Vogelsang, following a recent decision by the California Board of Parole Hearings…

GUEST OPINION: Road funding debate missing major piece

Sara Beth Williams–March 17, 2026

By Mark Dempsey– Republican Assemblyman Josh Hoover’s latest editorial describes his effort to fund our gas-tax-maintained roads fairly.

‘We have a lot of work left to do.’ What happens next with Sunrise Mall?

Sara Beth Williams–March 14, 2026

Following the approval of an historic private-public partnership that could result in the transformation of Sunrise Mall, the city and the developers outlined the next steps in the process of…

GUEST OPINION: New cardroom regs will impact Citrus Heights families, jobs, safety

Sara Beth Williams–March 14, 2026

Submitted by Sue Frost, and contributors– Attorney General Rob Bonta and the Bureau of Gambling Control finalized cardroom regulations this month that will impose unnecessary burdens and destabilize responsible cardrooms,…

LETTERS: Sunrise Mall, sports complex, homeless shelter, housing

Sara Beth Williams–March 14, 2026

The latest Letters to the Editor discuss future plans for Sunrise Mall, with one resident supporting a new sports complex, another supporting affordable housing, and another rejecting…

Q&A: What’s going on with the old gas station on Auburn Boulevard?

Sara Beth Williams–March 14, 2026

An old gas station once proposed to become a quick-serve pizza restaurant almost a decade ago sold last year after plans were in limbo for some time, city officials said…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: March 5-11

Sara Beth Williams–March 14, 2026

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a decrease in animal control calls, and an increase in disturbances. Below are the latest police incident logs from March 5-11, 2026…

Short-lived Amazon Fresh store shutters in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–March 14, 2026

On the heels of an incoming Grocery Outlet to the same shopping center, the Citrus Heights brick-and-mortar grocer Amazon Fresh officially closed its doors, after first opening in November 2024…

5.28-acre vacant lot near Citrus Heights border listed for $2.7M

Sara Beth Williams–March 14, 2026

A large vacant parcel near the corner of Antelope Road and Roseville Road has been listed for sale for $2.7 million, with marketing materials highlighting the property’s potential for high-density…

‘Historic’ City Council vote advances plans for $120M sports complex at Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–March 12, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously Wednesday evening approving a public-private partnership between the city of Citrus Heights and The Mettle Shop, that could result in the transformation of…

Citrus Heights Police: DUI checkpoint scheduled for Thursday night

Sara Beth Williams–March 12, 2026

The Citrus Heights Police Department announced in a news release that officers plan to conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday…

Final skating session for Sunrise Rollerland scheduled for March 15

Sara Beth Williams–March 12, 2026

Sunday, March 15 will mark the last day for skating at Sunrise Rollerland, owners say….

Fire at local elementary school in Citrus Heights under investigation

Sara Beth Williams–March 11, 2026

A fire Tuesday evening at Kingswood Elementary School prompted a response from Citrus Heights Police and Sacramento Metropolitan fire crews…

Developer behind Sunrise Mall sports center shifted plans from Folsom to Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–March 10, 2026

The developer proposing a sports complex for a portion of the Sunrise Mall property in Citrus Heights was previously behind plans for a major sports complex in Folsom…

Guest Column: A letter from the Mayor

Sara Beth Williams–March 10, 2026

By MariJane Lopez-Taff– When I introduced my theme for the year, Service, I shared that service is not limited to a title or position. It is a mindset. It is…

Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Sara Beth Williams–March 10, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Wednesday, March 11 to discuss a proposed Economic Development and Participation Agreement tied to a Sunrise Mall redevelopment project, and a mid-year budget…

New FlashVote on Quality of Life issued by Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–March 10, 2026

A FlashVote survey on Quality of Life was issued on Monday by the City of Citrus Heights. FlashVote surveys are active for 48 hours….

New bakery, restaurant, under construction in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–March 7, 2026

A new Mongolian barbeque restaurant along with a bakery are both currently under construction in suites adjacent to Starbucks on Sunrise Boulevard, with at least one planning to open…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Feb 26-March 4

Sara Beth Williams–March 7, 2026

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a decrease in code enforcement, and an increase instances of violence and threats…

LETTER: Turning the mall into a homeless shelter is a bad idea

Sara Beth Williams–March 7, 2026

Submitted by Arthur Kislitsa– As a local business owner and resident in the Citrus Heights area, converting the vacant space at Sunrise Mall into a large-scale centralized homeless housing complex…

Proposed sports center for Sunrise Mall: What we know

Sara Beth Williams–March 7, 2026

The proposed Sunrise Sports Center would take up 160,000 square feet on 11 acres and include a 4,000-seat arena. The proposal has been made by The Mettle Shop…