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Citrus Heights brings back community photo contest

Sara Beth Williams–April 21, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights is inviting residents to celebrate local beauty and creativity through a community photo contest called “Postcards from Citrus Heights.”…

Free prescription drug disposal at Citrus Heights Police Dept. April 25

Sara Beth Williams–April 21, 2026

Those with expired or unused prescription drugs are invited to drop them off anonymously at another free “Take Back” event offered by the Citrus Heights Police Department this Saturday…

Motorcyclist dies after collision in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–April 20, 2026

A motorcyclist died Monday morning following a collision involving one motorcycle and one vehicle on Van Maren Lane….

Rotary Club of Citrus Heights to host second annual fun run to benefit Habitat for Humanity

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

A charity run walk aimed at supporting housing and neighborhood improvement efforts is set to take place next month in Citrus Heights. The deadline to register is April 22.

Local restaurant vandalized just after closing

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

Late night vandalism resulted in thousands of dollars in damage to a local fast food restaurant in Citrus Heights on Friday night, Citrus Heights police say…

San Juan Unified to host classifieds job fair April 25

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified School District is inviting job seekers to explore career opportunities at its upcoming Classified Job Fair on Saturday, April 25. Taking place…

Sunrise Marketplace confronts illegal dumping, youth bike gangs

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– A surge in illegal dumping and ongoing issues with disruptive youth on bikes emerged as key concerns throughout Sunrise MarketPlace, even as the business district saw…

The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: A downward spiral

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– With four major anchor retailers and at least 100 stores, Sunrise Mall hit its stride during the 80s and 90s. Doyle Phelan, who managed the mall…

Q&A: A closer look at how Citrus Heights roads are resurfaced

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

Hundreds of streets have been identified for resurfacing and repairs through the city’s three-year pavement preservation program,

What’s still open at Sunrise Mall?

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

Just over one dozen stores out of over 100 possible remain open at Sunrise Mall, including JCPenney, the only anchor remaining…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 9-15

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a drop in animal control calls, and an increase in theft and vandalism…

Plans move forward to reopen long-blighted Auburn Boulevard gas station

Sara Beth Williams–April 16, 2026

Those driving down Auburn Boulevard north toward the city limits may have noticed new signage on an old, vacant gas station and convenience store on the corner of Oak Grove…

Local student, leadership group, recognized as Spirit of San Juan Award honorees

Sara Beth Williams–April 16, 2026

Among this year’s San Juan Unified School District Spirit of San Jaun Award honorees are one local student and a local student leadership group representing Mesa Verde High School and…

Discount Store appears permanently closed

Sara Beth Williams–April 16, 2026

After having relocated to a smaller space in the Grand Oaks shopping center last May, the Discount Store appears to have closed, vacating its suite….

Annual spring Chip-in volunteer day scheduled for April 22

Sara Beth Williams–April 16, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– The City of Citrus Heights is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and give back during its upcoming Chip-in Volunteer Day, taking place on…

Local elementary school custodian honored among classified employees of the year

Sara Beth Williams–April 14, 2026

The San Juan Unified School district has honored local elementary school lead custodian Mikalai Lutsyk as one of the district’s 2026 Classified Employees of the Year…

American Legion post 637 to host Veterans Family Picnic

Sara Beth Williams–April 14, 2026

Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are invited to attend a free Veterans Family Picnic on April 18 at Rusch Park….

Sacramento deputies fatally shoot Citrus Heights carjacking suspect on I-5

Sara Beth Williams–April 14, 2026

What began as a carjacking in Citrus Heights resulted in the fatal shooting of the carjacking suspect by Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies after a high-speed chase that led police onto…

Crime in Citrus Heights falls to lowest level in two decades, police chief reports

Sara Beth Williams–April 11, 2026

Crime in Citrus Heights has decreased by 54.5 percent from 2007 through the end of 2025, the Citrus Heights Police Department said Wednesday during a police department report given to…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 2-8

Sara Beth Williams–April 11, 2026

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a drop in animal control calls, and an increase in vehicle violations and traffic accidents…

Big Day of Service signups open April 15

Sara Beth Williams–April 11, 2026

For the second year in a row, Citrus Heights has joined in the Big Day of Service – a day dedicated to bringing community members together to complete dozens of…

Letter from the Mayor: Sunrise Sports Center

Sara Beth Williams–April 11, 2026

The Sunrise Sports Center is more than just a new building. It is a destination. It offers the opportunity to breathe new life into a space that has been neglected…

Here’s what roadway projects are coming up in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–April 11, 2026

Warmer spring weather means construction season is in full swing, and multiple capital improvement projects are beginning or continuing this month…

‘Snack Man’ still bringing food, supplies, compassion, to the streets

Sara Beth Williams–April 11, 2026

For nearly a decade, Alfred Sanchez, better known as “Snack Man,” to unhoused individuals in the city, has made it his mission to meet people where they are, offering food…

Citrus Heights honors HART leader with top volunteer award

Sara Beth Williams–April 11, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights has named longtime homeless advocate and integral part of the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team Irene Hronicek as the 2026 recipient of its Chip-In…