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Hold onto your hats, Citrus Heights homeowners! It’s time to set the record straight. Artificial Grass Depots is helping California to save millions, and possibly “billions” of gallons of drinkable…

Kathy Morris, right, stands near a table set up at C-Bar-C Park on Aug. 2, for National Night Out. // M. Hazlip

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

A new thrift store is now open, located at 7424 Greenback Ln.

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

A crowd gathers at the west entrance of the mall to watch the grand opening, April 19, 1972. // Sacramento Union - Citrus Heights Historical Society

The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: The rise of a regional icon

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Road closure alert: Mariposa Ave. partially closed this week

Sara Beth Williams–August 24, 2026

Mariposa Avenue will be closed to traffic this week from Cook Avenue to Old Auburn Road as construction work and scheduled tree trimming take place in the area…

A look at the last businesses hanging on at Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–August 22, 2026

The steady exodus of businesses from Sunrise Mall has left six standing: JCPenney, Royal Stage Theater, Perfumes Luxe, T&Z Toys, Kay Jewelers and Tops Men’s Fashion…

Yoga, kittens and a cause: Local fundraiser supports animal rescue

Sara Beth Williams–August 22, 2026

Yoga took on a feline twist last weekend as local residents gathered for classes featuring interactions with foster kittens as part of a fundraiser supporting animal rescue efforts…

Major remodel proposed for Fire Station 23 in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–August 22, 2026

One of Citrus Heights’ local fire stations could soon be demolished to make way for a remodeled two-story, upgraded facility…

Update: Man in critical condition following assault by armed suspect

Sara Beth Williams–August 22, 2026

One man is in critical condition following an assault at a Citrus Heights shopping center Thursday afternoon, police say…

Citrus Heights council to hear appeal over code violations at Antelope Road property

Sara Beth Williams–August 22, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council is scheduled to hold a closed session meeting this upcoming week involving an appeal hearing regarding an Order of Abatement issued for a large corner…

Citrus Heights Police pursue armed subject, causing temporary road closure

Sara Beth Williams–August 20, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– An armed male was detained Thursday afternoon after police pursued him down the middle of Auburn Boulevard near Greenback Lane following his involvement in a reported…

Meet Daniel Kehrer, local high school grad turned civil engineer

Sara Beth Williams–August 20, 2026

Mesa Verde High School alum Daniel Kehrer has built a career designing and managing infrastructure projects both nationally and internationally, but some of his most meaningful work is now happening…

Citrus Heights Council meeting briefly disrupted by remote caller

Sara Beth Williams–August 20, 2026

A remote call-in guest who joined the Aug. 12 Citrus Heights City Council meeting via video platform Zoom briefly interrupted the meeting during discussion on one of the regular agenda…

Habitat for Humanity accepting applications for six more homes on Sayonara Drive

Sara Beth Williams–August 20, 2026

Applications are now being accepted for six new affordable homes in Citrus Heights as part of Phase 4 of a partnership project between Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento and the…

Hoover-backed ‘Social media addiction’ bill survives Suspense Day

Sara Beth Williams–August 20, 2026

AB 1709, a closely watched “social media addiction” bill authored by Assemblyman Josh Lowenthal and coauthored by Assemblyman Josh Hovver, has passed through the dreaded Appropriations Suspense Day and will now…

Suspect arrested following $79K jewelry heist at Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–August 18, 2026

A jewelry store is back open for business after a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of robbing Kay Jewelers inside Sunrise Mall Sunday afternoon…

Citrus Heights Police: 22-year-old mom arrested for negligent discharge of firearm, child abuse

Sara Beth Williams–August 18, 2026

Citrus Heights Police arrested 22-year-old Kayla Owens on Monday for the negligent discharge of a firearm in the vicinity of a toddler after a neighbor reported hearing a gunshot…

Citrus Heights seeks applicants for one Planning Commission vacancy

Sara Beth Williams–August 18, 2026

Citrus Heights residents interested in having a direct role in shaping the future of the city can now apply for a vacant seat on the Citrus Heights Planning Commission…

Another private preschool has closed in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–August 15, 2026

Another private preschool has closed in Citrus Heights due to lack of enrollment stemming from the state’s universal TK program rollout and lifestyle changes following COVID…

What’s going on with the city-owned former preschool on Old Auburn Road?

Sara Beth Williams–August 15, 2026

Almost one year ago, the Citrus Heights City Council approved a pilot phase lease agreement with FieldHaven Feline Center, where the low cost spay and neuter clinic was supposed to…

After a year of challenges, local thrift store enters a new chapter

Sara Beth Williams–August 15, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– Following a stressful year dealing with ongoing maintenance problems and major theft at his local thrift store, former owner of Whatsupstairs Anthony Iacolino chose to sell…

Remember when Sunrise Mall had a model train?

Sara Beth Williams–August 15, 2026

In the mid-1990s, during the height of indoor malls, a model train set built around the fountains in the main corridor of Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights entertained patrons of…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Aug 6-12

Sara Beth Williams–August 15, 2026

Latest police logs show an increase in code enforcement calls while showing a decrease in vehicle violations. Below is a summary of police incident logs from Aug. 6-12, 2026…

City to host workshop on proposed Mariposa extension of trail in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–August 15, 2026

The event will be held at the Sayonara Community Center on Aug. 18, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., located at 7836 Sayonara Drive…

Two of three SJUSD school board members representing Citrus Heights running unopposed

Sara Beth Williams–August 15, 2026

Two San Juan Unified School District Board of Education members who upset multiple union-backed board member candidates in 2022 are running for reelection in 2026 unopposed, along with a third…

Citrus Heights Council approves $2.6M cost share with County on Madison Avenue resurfacing project

Sara Beth Williams–August 13, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council unanimously approved a cost sharing agreement with the County of Sacramento for the resurfacing of a stretch of Madison Avenue that borders the city…

Citrus Heights chamber to launch Business Watch program

Sara Beth Williams–August 13, 2026

The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce is preparing to launch a new Business Watch Program in partnership with the City of Citrus Heights and the Citrus Heights Police Department, with…

Citrus Heights sees 54 percent decrease in illegal fireworks calls, police say

Sara Beth Williams–August 13, 2026

Citrus Heights Police say calls for service regarding illegal fireworks decreased by 54 percent over this past Fourth of July, with the department only issuing two citations for illegal fireworks…

Man dies following collision in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–August 12, 2026

A man died after he was found unresponsive following a low-speed crash Tuesday in Citrus Heights, according to officials…