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Meet the new Citrus Heights Santa, continuing a family legacy of spreading holiday cheer

Sara Beth Williams–November 15, 2025

Citrus Heights has a new Santa Claus. 

Citrus Heights Water District votes 2-1 in favor of rate increase

Sara Beth Williams–November 15, 2025

The Citrus Heights Water District Board of Directors voted 2-1 in favor of increasing its rates for the upcoming year during a public hearing held Wednesday…

New business owner to launch Auburn Boulevard business coalition

Sara Beth Williams–November 15, 2025

A new business coalition has formed in Citrus Heights with a renewed mission to support and energize one of the city’s key commercial areas…

Letters to the Editor: Gateway arch, sidewalks

Sara Beth Williams–November 15, 2025

Latest Letters to the Editor discuss the gateway arch, and a recently approved pavement preservation projects design contract…

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Nov. 6-12

Sara Beth Williams–November 15, 2025

Latest police logs show a decrease in violence and threats and fireworks calls, while showing an increase in vehicle violations…

Sunrise Mall majority owner has now accrued over $1.7M in fines, city says

Sara Beth Williams–November 15, 2025

The troubled Sunrise Mall property has accumulated nearly $2 million in outstanding code enforcement fines, according to new figures released by the city…

Citrus Heights residents raise concerns over planned trail extension project

Sara Beth Williams–November 15, 2025

Some residents have voiced concerns regarding the city’s plans to design a new segment of the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail….

$1.47M Design contract approved as Citrus Heights prepares for widespread street upgrades

Sara Beth Williams–November 13, 2025

The City of Citrus Heights continues to move forward with its long-term goal of repairing and maintaining roads through its Pavement Preservation Plan, adding 33 more streets to its original…

Lichen K-8 to participate in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day for second year

Sara Beth Williams–November 13, 2025

Lichen K-8 in Citrus Heights will be participating in the national civil rights movement Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day to honor civil rights icon Ruby Bridges.

Citrus Heights to launch free ‘Chip Chip Hooray’ pet microchipping events

Sara Beth Williams–November 13, 2025

The Citrus Heights Police Department’s Animal Services Division is helping local residents keep their pets safe through three free pet microchipping events…

Suspect still at large after midnight robbery on the border

Sara Beth Williams–November 13, 2025

An armed robbery occurred just after midnight on Thursday morning at a fast food restaurant on the border of Citrus Heights…

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

Sara Beth Williams–November 11, 2025

The agenda includes a closed session regarding real property negotiations and anticipated litigation, public hearings on Community Development Block Grant funding and building code updates…

This veteran proves service, resilience, doesn’t end after war

Sara Beth Williams–November 11, 2025

For local business owner and Vietnam veteran Kermit Schayltz, service to his country and service to his community go hand in hand…

Prop 50 shifts Citrus Heights’ congressional district

Sara Beth Williams–November 8, 2025

In Citrus Heights, many precincts to the northeast and northwest voted against the proposition, with an average of 300-500 voters participating in each precinct, according to Sacramento County election results…

Here’s what city leaders said during the Citrus Heights State of the City address

Sara Beth Williams–November 8, 2025

By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights leaders reported continued progress in community relations, public safety, and fiscal stability during the annual State of the City Address held on Nov. 6.…

Owners want local roller rink to continue on, amid strong buyer interest

Sara Beth Williams–November 8, 2025

By Sara Beth Williams– One of the region’s oldest roller rinks, which was listed for sale in the spring and recently dropped in price, is attracting strong interest from potential…

The inspiration behind this Veterans-Themed mural at Stones Gambling Hall

Sara Beth Williams–November 8, 2025

By Sara Beth Williams– A veteran-themed mural graces a portion of the wall on Stones Gambling Hall’s parking garage in Citrus Heights, standing as a public tribute to the men…

Citrus Heights Arts seeking community artists to contribute to large mural

Sara Beth Williams–November 8, 2025

By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Arts has announced plans for a new community mural project that will soon bring color and creativity to a long stretch of retaining wall…

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 30-Nov. 5

Sara Beth Williams–November 8, 2025

Latest police logs show a drop in animal control calls, while showing a rise in theft…

Citrus Heights Police accepting food, gifts donations for annual Operation Holiday Cheer

Sara Beth Williams–November 8, 2025

The Citrus Heights Police Department is now accepting family nominations and donations of food, unwrapped gifts, and other items for its 17th annual Operation Holiday Cheer…

Citrus Heights Mayor joins multi-jurisdictional conversation on homelessness

Sara Beth Williams–November 6, 2025

Citrus Heights officials gathered together with Sacramento County, city, and other local electeds for a joint county-city session to address homelessness…

Friends, colleagues, honor memory of longtime pastor during memorial service

Sara Beth Williams–November 6, 2025

Dozens gathered at Friends Church in Citrus Heights on Saturday, Nov. 1, to celebrate the life of the church’s longtime pastor of 28 years, Edward Tweed Moore…

Single moms group seeks community’s help to assist families in need

Sara Beth Williams–November 6, 2025

Single Mom Strong, a local nonprofit that supports families with single mothers with various resources, is responding to the anticipated increase in need by launching a grocery gift card drive…

Free Veterans Day concert, retired flag ceremony, planned in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–November 6, 2025

The Veterans Community Center plans to host a free Veterans Day concert and flag retiring ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11…

Election Day sees steady voter traffic at Citrus Heights vote centers

Sara Beth Williams–November 4, 2025

Residents could be seen lined up outside of the Citrus Heights Event Center on Election Day, held Tuesday, Nov. 4 for the 2025 Special Election…