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Memorial Day ceremony to be held at Sylvan Cemetery

By Sara Beth Williams– This year’s Memorial Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery will be held on May 25 at 11 a.m. The one-hour ceremony will last from 11 a.m. to…

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

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

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

A new donut and bread shop celebrated its grand opening on May 9, 2026 in Citrus Heights. // SB Williams

New donut shop now open in Citrus Heights

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A big rig overturned on Interstate 80 Tuesday evening. // Sacramento Metro Fire District.

Big rig overturns on freeway in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams

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?

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

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

Sara Beth Williams

Over the last five decades, the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane has transformed dramatically, rising up from cow pastures into a bustling indoor mall…

Kiwanis of Citrus Heights hosted their annual easter egg hunt at Rusch Park, Saturday, April 4, 2026. /// SB Williams

April Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights

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A fire burns inside the vacant food court at Sunrise Mall, January 2026

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New donut shop now open in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams

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

Citrus Heights Water District construction crew

Nighttime construction to take place on Greenback Lane into the summer

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

Old 99 Cents Only Store building has a new tenant

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

Citrus Heights City Hall will soon receive a new mural honoring America's 250th anniversary. // CH Sentinel

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

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Veterans Community Center concerned over plans for next-door lot

A proposal for the subdivision of a lot on 6941 Sylvan Rd. is under review, with the decision being continued to a future Planning Commission meeting. // SB Williams

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

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Where to drop off mail-in ballots in Citrus Heights for the 2026 primary election

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Memorial Day ceremony to be held at Sylvan Cemetery

Sara Beth Williams–May 15, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– This year’s Memorial Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery will be held on May 25 at 11 a.m. The one-hour ceremony will last from 11 a.m. to…

City Hall

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…

Schools

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…

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Big rig overturns on freeway in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–May 13, 2026

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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…

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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…

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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….

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