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‘We have a lot of work left to do.’ What happens next with Sunrise Mall?

Sara Beth Williams–March 14, 2026

Following the approval of an historic private-public partnership that could result in the transformation of Sunrise Mall, the city and the developers outlined the next steps in the process of…

GUEST OPINION: New cardroom regs will impact Citrus Heights families, jobs, safety

Sara Beth Williams–March 14, 2026

Submitted by Sue Frost, and contributors– Attorney General Rob Bonta and the Bureau of Gambling Control finalized cardroom regulations this month that will impose unnecessary burdens and destabilize responsible cardrooms,…

LETTERS: Sunrise Mall, sports complex, homeless shelter, housing

Sara Beth Williams–March 14, 2026

The latest Letters to the Editor discuss future plans for Sunrise Mall, with one resident supporting a new sports complex, another supporting affordable housing, and another rejecting…

Q&A: What’s going on with the old gas station on Auburn Boulevard?

Sara Beth Williams–March 14, 2026

An old gas station once proposed to become a quick-serve pizza restaurant almost a decade ago sold last year after plans were in limbo for some time, city officials said…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: March 5-11

Sara Beth Williams–March 14, 2026

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a decrease in animal control calls, and an increase in disturbances. Below are the latest police incident logs from March 5-11, 2026…

Short-lived Amazon Fresh store shutters in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–March 14, 2026

On the heels of an incoming Grocery Outlet to the same shopping center, the Citrus Heights brick-and-mortar grocer Amazon Fresh officially closed its doors, after first opening in November 2024…

5.28-acre vacant lot near Citrus Heights border listed for $2.7M

Sara Beth Williams–March 14, 2026

A large vacant parcel near the corner of Antelope Road and Roseville Road has been listed for sale for $2.7 million, with marketing materials highlighting the property’s potential for high-density…

‘Historic’ City Council vote advances plans for $120M sports complex at Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–March 12, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously Wednesday evening approving a public-private partnership between the city of Citrus Heights and The Mettle Shop, that could result in the transformation of…

Citrus Heights Police: DUI checkpoint scheduled for Thursday night

Sara Beth Williams–March 12, 2026

The Citrus Heights Police Department announced in a news release that officers plan to conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday…

Final skating session for Sunrise Rollerland scheduled for March 15

Sara Beth Williams–March 12, 2026

Sunday, March 15 will mark the last day for skating at Sunrise Rollerland, owners say….

Fire at local elementary school in Citrus Heights under investigation

Sara Beth Williams–March 11, 2026

A fire Tuesday evening at Kingswood Elementary School prompted a response from Citrus Heights Police and Sacramento Metropolitan fire crews…

Developer behind Sunrise Mall sports center shifted plans from Folsom to Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–March 10, 2026

The developer proposing a sports complex for a portion of the Sunrise Mall property in Citrus Heights was previously behind plans for a major sports complex in Folsom…

Guest Column: A letter from the Mayor

Sara Beth Williams–March 10, 2026

By MariJane Lopez-Taff– When I introduced my theme for the year, Service, I shared that service is not limited to a title or position. It is a mindset. It is…

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

Sara Beth Williams–March 10, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council will meet Wednesday, March 11 to discuss a proposed Economic Development and Participation Agreement tied to a Sunrise Mall redevelopment project, and a mid-year budget…

New FlashVote on Quality of Life issued by Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–March 10, 2026

A FlashVote survey on Quality of Life was issued on Monday by the City of Citrus Heights. FlashVote surveys are active for 48 hours….

New bakery, restaurant, under construction in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–March 7, 2026

A new Mongolian barbeque restaurant along with a bakery are both currently under construction in suites adjacent to Starbucks on Sunrise Boulevard, with at least one planning to open…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Feb 26-March 4

Sara Beth Williams–March 7, 2026

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a decrease in code enforcement, and an increase instances of violence and threats…

LETTER: Turning the mall into a homeless shelter is a bad idea

Sara Beth Williams–March 7, 2026

Submitted by Arthur Kislitsa– As a local business owner and resident in the Citrus Heights area, converting the vacant space at Sunrise Mall into a large-scale centralized homeless housing complex…

Proposed sports center for Sunrise Mall: What we know

Sara Beth Williams–March 7, 2026

The proposed Sunrise Sports Center would take up 160,000 square feet on 11 acres and include a 4,000-seat arena. The proposal has been made by The Mettle Shop…

New nail salon in Citrus Heights hoping for spring opening

Sara Beth Williams–March 7, 2026

Another nail salon spa location is anticipated to open in Citrus Heights this spring…

Vehicle collides with two Citrus Heights residences

Sara Beth Williams–March 6, 2026

A vehicle clipped the corner of one house, and then crashed through the wall of another house early Friday afternoon, authorities said…

BREAKING: 11-acre sports, entertainment complex proposed for Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–March 6, 2026

A proposed partnership between the city of Citrus Heights, The Mettle Shop, and Tallen Capital Partners could bring an 11-acre, 160,000-square-foot sports and entertainment complex…

Inca Threads brings custom embroidery to Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–March 5, 2026

What began as a small garage operation grew into a brick-and-mortar storefront along Auburn Boulevard, where Antonio Reynoso now welcomes customers into Inca Threads, a custom embroidery shop…

Spring concert series coming to Citrus Heights in April

Sara Beth Williams–March 5, 2026

A “Backyard Bash” spring band series is coming to Citrus Heights this spring, bringing three evenings of free live music, food and outdoor fun to the Marketplace at Birdcage.

Amazon Fresh discounts prices ahead of impending closure

Sara Beth Williams–March 5, 2026

Inside the Citrus Heights Amazon Fresh on Thursday, some shelves, end caps, and refrigerators were empty, with scattered food and hygiene items on sale, marked by an orange price tag,…