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

Sara Beth Williams

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to issue several proclamations recognizing public safety and public works professionals, consider multiple infrastructure and public safety-related agreements, and conduct a…

Citrus Heights Community Marching Band, holiday craft fair performance at Rusch Park, Nov. 2025. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights band to continue with yard sale after rain delay

A motorcycle collided with a semi-truck Tuesday morning, May 12, 2026. // Courtesy of Sacramento Metro Fire District

Motorcyclist hospitalized after collision with semi in Citrus Heights

White coroner's van. Stock photo. // CH Sentinel

Homeless man who died near Citrus Heights shopping center identified

Road sign on Interstate 80 showing Auburn Blvd/Riverside Ave Exit into Roseville // credit Roadsigns.pictures website

Murder charges filed in 2022 I-80 crash that killed Citrus Heights toddler

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Citrus Heights Council approves $8K ‘America’s 250th anniversary’ mural at City Hall

Sara Beth Williams–May 14, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council unanimously approved a request from the nonprofit Citrus Heights Arts to plan and implement an anniversary mural at City Hall last…

Meet the MVHS ‘Spirit of San Juan’ award honoree Nia Blunt

Sara Beth Williams–May 14, 2026

Nia Blunt of Mesa Verde High School received “numerous nominations” for the 2026 Spirit of San Juan Awards, the San Juan Unified School District says…

Under the Big Top: Circus returns to Sunrise Mall this weekend

Sara Beth Williams–May 14, 2026

American Crown Circus plans to return to Sunrise Mall’s parking lot and is offering multiple showtimes for the next two weekends, from Thursday evening through Monday…

Big rig overturns on freeway in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–May 13, 2026

A commercial semi truck hauling walnuts overturned Tuesday night on eastbound Interstate 80 near Antelope Road, prompting an emergency response from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District and the Citrus Heights…

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

Sara Beth Williams–May 12, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to issue several proclamations recognizing public safety and public works professionals, consider multiple infrastructure and public safety-related agreements, and conduct a…

Citrus Heights band to continue with yard sale after rain delay

Sara Beth Williams–May 12, 2026

After postponing due to rainy weather, which delayed the ability for volunteers to set up merchandise, the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band’s annual fundraiser yard sale will continue this weekend…

Motorcyclist hospitalized after collision with semi in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–May 12, 2026

A collision between a motorcyclist and semi-truck sent the motorcyclist to the hospital early Tuesday morning during the weekday work and school commute, the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said…

Homeless man who died near Citrus Heights shopping center identified

Sara Beth Williams–May 11, 2026

An unhoused man who died on April 24 has been identified as Daniel Gable according to the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office….

Murder charges filed in 2022 I-80 crash that killed Citrus Heights toddler

Sara Beth Williams–May 9, 2026

More than three years following a collision on Interstate 80 that left a 2-year-old boy dead, murder charges have been filed against the second driver, the Placer County District Attorney’s…

New donut shop now open in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–May 9, 2026

A new bakery known for its freshly made and unique twists on donuts, held a grand opening this weekend in Citrus Heights…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 30-May 6

Sara Beth Williams–May 9, 2026

Latest Police incident logs show an increase in animal control calls, while showing a decrease in code enforcement…

Nighttime construction to take place on Greenback Lane into the summer

Sara Beth Williams–May 9, 2026

The Citrus Heights Water District began nighttime construction activities on westbound Greenback Lane between Birdcage Street and Mariposa Avenue on Wednesday, May 6,  as part of the District’s proactive Project…

Veterans Community Center concerned over plans for next-door lot

Sara Beth Williams–May 9, 2026

The Veterans Community Center is hoping to purchase an adjacent vacant lot which otherwise could potentially house duplexes…

A look at the past: Citrus Heights’ oldest business celebrates 90 years

Sara Beth Williams–May 9, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– One of the oldest businesses in the Citrus Heights, Harris Industrial Gases, is set to celebrate its 90th anniversary next week with a ribbon cutting ceremony…

Sponsored: Experience the Fully Remodeled AAA Citrus Heights Branch

Citrus Heights Sentinel–May 9, 2026

Sponsored By: AAA Mountain West Group– On Saturday, May 16, AAA Northern California invites the community to visit the newly remodeled Citrus Heights branch and see our fresh new look…

DUI collision results in major intersection lane closures

Sara Beth Williams–May 8, 2026

A collision in the area of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane late Thursday night resulted in lane closures, interrupting traffic on the major corridor. 

Old 99 Cents Only Store building has a new tenant

Sara Beth Williams–May 7, 2026

After two years, the former 99 Cents Only Store in Citrus Heights has a new tenant, which plans to open this summer…

Blood Drive to be held at Citrus Heights City Hall

Sara Beth Williams–May 7, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights is hosting a blood drive in partnership with Vitalant to help collect blood for those in need, including Councilmember Tim Schaefer, who is fighting cancer.

Big Day of Giving: Nonprofits seek donations for Citrus Heights community programs

Sara Beth Williams–May 7, 2026

Multiple nonprofits are petitioning the community to donate toward various community causes that support Citrus Heights…

City plans road improvements, removal of crosswalk, near Sunrise Tech Center

Sara Beth Williams–May 5, 2026

City officials recently announced road improvements planned within the Neighborhood Areas 7, 8, and 9, known as CHASEN, through the city’s Multi-Modal Transportation Safety Program, including the removal of a…

‘Tools of the Trade’ career, education fair returns to Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–May 5, 2026

Citrus Heights families and job seekers are invited to attend the city’s annual “Tools of the Trade” event, formerly known as the Public Works Showcase…

Resurfacing Alert: Chip sealing to result in street closures

Sara Beth Williams–May 4, 2026

Over two dozen streets are scheduled for asphalt rubber chip sealing work this week and into next Monday as part of the city’s continued resurfacing efforts…

What happened to plans for a new charter school in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–May 2, 2026

Questions remain after a charter school once planning to relocate to Citrus Heights dropped those plans…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 23-29

Sara Beth Williams–May 2, 2026

Latest Police incident logs show an increase in animal control calls, while showing a decrease in code enforcement…

Citrus Heights Water District files new lawsuit against SJWD

Sara Beth Williams–May 2, 2026

The Citrus Heights Water District has filed a second lawsuit in two years against the San Juan Water District….