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Meet the owner of Sunrise Montessori in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–October 2, 2025

Immigrant and entrepreneur Natalia Boyko dreamed of owning her own childcare center for years as she raised her children in her own at-home daycare.

Auto shop in Citrus Heights listed for sale at $550K

Sara Beth Williams–October 2, 2025

An auto repair shop in Citrus Heights has been listed for sale at $550,000.

Citrus Heights coffee shops spared from national string of closures

Sara Beth Williams–October 2, 2025

Several Citrus Heights coffee shop locations have been spared from dozens of closures of the national coffee chain….

Citrus Heights Police Crime Analyst honored with award for ‘innovative work’

Sara Beth Williams–October 2, 2025

By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights Police Department is celebrating a major recognition for one of its own. Crime and Investigative Analyst Dominic Cooper was recently named 2025 Analyst…

Parent company of local gym in legal hot water over ‘impossible to cancel’ memberships

Sara Beth Williams–September 27, 2025

California-based fitness company Fitness International was recently sued over “impossible to cancel” memberships, according to a lawsuit filed last month by the Federal Trade Commission…

Residents favor vacancy ordinance, Citrus Heights Council wants property owner feedback

Sara Beth Williams–September 27, 2025

At the Sept. 24 City Council meeting, officials presented survey results showing strong resident support for a potential commercial vacancy reoccupancy ordinance, but several councilmembers pressed for…

Citrus Heights reports ‘early wins’ with new economic development plan

Sara Beth Williams–September 27, 2025

The City of Citrus Heights is making meaningful progress on its recently adopted Economic Development Work Plan…

Car show fundraiser planned for Citrus Heights Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

Sara Beth Williams–September 27, 2025

Plans are moving forward on the long-anticipated Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica wall in Citrus Heights, with two major fundraising events…

15 fun facts about Rusch Park

Sara Beth Williams–September 27, 2025

In honor of the Sunrise Recreation and Park District’s 75th anniversary, here are 15 fun facts all about Rusch Park…

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Sept. 18-24

Sara Beth Williams–September 27, 2025

Latest police logs show a decrease in traffic accidents while showing an increase in vehicle violations and homeless related calls…

New bakery now open in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–September 27, 2025

A new bakery has opened in Sunrise Village in Citrus Heights, the Sunrise MarketPlace business improvement district announced.

City Council votes against implementing ‘daylighting’ fines, asks for revision

Sara Beth Williams–September 25, 2025

 The Citrus Heights City Council voted Wednesday 3-2 to postpone implementing parking violation fines in Citrus Heights that were proposed in light of California’s new “Daylighting” law.

Citrus Heights Council, police department, honor longtime city volunteer

Sara Beth Williams–September 25, 2025

The Citrus Heights community is mourning the loss of Charlotte Corothers, a police department volunteer who recently passed away.

What’s going on with Pinkberry’s Citrus Heights location?

Sara Beth Williams–September 25, 2025

A frozen yogurt chain expecting to open in Citrus Heights this summer has encountered delays according to the location’s owner.

Four arrested at latest DUI checkpoint in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–September 25, 2025

Four were arrested on DUI charges during the Citrus Heights Police Department’s latest DUI and driver’s license checkpoint, according to an update from the department.

Citrus Heights artist wins award, will be featured in PBS KVIE Art Auction

Sara Beth Williams–September 25, 2025

Local artist Susan Ballenger has earned a Juror Award in the Contemporary category of the PBS KVIE Art Auction for her piece “Underwater Rocks.

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

Sara Beth Williams–September 23, 2025

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected to hold both a special and regular city council meeting this Wednesday with an agenda that includes media training, two proclamations, updates from…

More ground spraying for mosquitos scheduled for Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–September 23, 2025

The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District has announced plans to conduct ground spraying in parts of Sacramento County early Wednesday morning, July 2…

Citrus Heights Police response to reported gunfire leads to San Juan High shelter in place

Sara Beth Williams–September 23, 2025

Police activity near Greenback Lane led to a brief shelter-in-place Monday afternoon at San Juan High School, after officers received reports of gunshot allegedly fired inside a nearby tattoo parlor.

Stolen vehicle crashes into Citrus Heights business

Sara Beth Williams–September 23, 2025

A vehicle later discovered to be stolen crashed through the front of a small business in Citrus Heights in the early hours of Monday morning.

Sunrise Park District’s 75th anniversary jubilee to be held in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–September 20, 2025

By Sara Beth Williams– The Sunrise Recreation and Park District is marking a major milestone this fall with a 75th anniversary community jubilee, set for Saturday, Oct. 4, at Rusch…

San Juan High School Alum to host all-class reunion at Rusch Park

Sara Beth Williams–September 20, 2025

The San Juan Alumni Association is hosting an all-class picnic at Rusch Park this October. The event is open to all San Juan High School alumni, students, and past and…

Site of long-vacant Citrus Heights restaurant demoed, sign covered

Sara Beth Williams–September 20, 2025

The site of a long-vacant restaurant in Citrus Heights that was being demolished for several weeks has been cleared down to its foundation as of Friday…

New apartments under construction behind Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–September 20, 2025

After three years, amid controversy and delays with the project, heavy construction equipment could be seen this week on Sunrise Vista Drive…

Residents voice concerns over vacant properties in latest Citrus Heights survey

Sara Beth Williams–September 20, 2025

Citrus Heights residents spoke out about the city’s ongoing problem with vacant commercial properties, with hundreds weighing in through the latest FlashVote survey issued on Monday…