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San Juan Unified to host classifieds job fair April 25

By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified School District is inviting job seekers to explore career opportunities at its upcoming Classified Job Fair on Saturday, April 25. Taking place…

Illegal dumping, harassing youth bike gangs, persist in Sunrise MarketPlace

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The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: A downward spiral

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Q&A: A closer look at how Citrus Heights roads are resurfaced

JC Penny interior entrance at the Sunrise Mall

What’s still open at Sunrise Mall?

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What’s still open at Sunrise Mall?

Sara Beth Williams

Just over one dozen stores out of over 100 possible remain open at Sunrise Mall, including JCPenney, the only anchor remaining…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 9-15

An old gas station once abandoned is showing signs of new life on Auburn Blvd. // SB Williams

Plans move forward to reopen long-blighted Auburn Boulevard gas station

Local high school student Nia Blunt, and the San Juan High School Ambassador Program, are being honored as part of the 2026 Spirit of San Juan Awards // San Juan Unified School District.

Local student, leadership group, recognized as Spirit of San Juan Award honorees

After relocating from a larger space to a smaller space last year, The Discount Store appears to have vacated it's new suite. // SB Williams

Discount Store appears permanently closed

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

Here’s what’s happened at Sunrise Mall over the last year

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The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: A downward spiral

Sara Beth Williams

By Sara Beth Williams– With four major anchor retailers and at least 100 stores, Sunrise Mall hit its stride during the 80s and 90s. Doyle Phelan, who managed the mall…

Rollingwood Blvd. has been resurfaced from Antelope Rd. to Oak Berry Way

Q&A: A closer look at how Citrus Heights roads are resurfaced

What’s still open at Sunrise Mall?

Plans move forward to reopen long-blighted Auburn Boulevard gas station

Discount Store appears permanently closed

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Illegal dumping, harassing youth bike gangs, persist in Sunrise MarketPlace

Photos shared in Sunrise MarketPlace's 2025 annual report show before and after photos of illegal dumping cleaned up through the SMP Clean and Safe Program. // Sunrise MarketPlace

Q&A: A closer look at how Citrus Heights roads are resurfaced

City Hall

Letter from the Mayor: Sunrise Sports Center

A project rendering of potential redevelopment plans for the Sunrise Mall property, including the addition of a Sports Center, along with several other buildings surrounding. // City of Citrus Heights

Here’s what roadway projects are coming up in Citrus Heights

A new bus stop section has been added just before Grand Oaks Boulevard on Auburn Boulevard, as part of Phase 2 of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets project. // SB Williams

City Council approves services agreement for frontage improvement project around Sunrise Mall

A view of Sunrise Boulevard, with Sunrise Mall and the vacant Elephant Bar in the background. Dec. 2025. // SB Williams

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San Juan Unified to host classifieds job fair April 25

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified School District is inviting job seekers to explore career opportunities at its upcoming Classified Job Fair on Saturday, April 25. Taking place…

City Hall

Illegal dumping, harassing youth bike gangs, persist in Sunrise MarketPlace

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– A surge in illegal dumping and ongoing issues with disruptive youth on bikes emerged as key concerns throughout Sunrise MarketPlace, even as the business district saw…

Business

The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: A downward spiral

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– With four major anchor retailers and at least 100 stores, Sunrise Mall hit its stride during the 80s and 90s. Doyle Phelan, who managed the mall…

Q&A: A closer look at how Citrus Heights roads are resurfaced

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

Hundreds of streets have been identified for resurfacing and repairs through the city’s three-year pavement preservation program,

What’s still open at Sunrise Mall?

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

Just over one dozen stores out of over 100 possible remain open at Sunrise Mall, including JCPenney, the only anchor remaining…

Police Logs

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 9-15

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a drop in animal control calls, and an increase in theft and vandalism…

Plans move forward to reopen long-blighted Auburn Boulevard gas station

Sara Beth Williams–April 16, 2026

Those driving down Auburn Boulevard north toward the city limits may have noticed new signage on an old, vacant gas station and convenience store on the corner of Oak Grove…

Schools

Local student, leadership group, recognized as Spirit of San Juan Award honorees

Sara Beth Williams–April 16, 2026

Among this year’s San Juan Unified School District Spirit of San Jaun Award honorees are one local student and a local student leadership group representing Mesa Verde High School and…

Business

Discount Store appears permanently closed

Sara Beth Williams–April 16, 2026

After having relocated to a smaller space in the Grand Oaks shopping center last May, the Discount Store appears to have closed, vacating its suite….

Annual spring Chip-in volunteer day scheduled for April 22

Sara Beth Williams–April 16, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– The City of Citrus Heights is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and give back during its upcoming Chip-in Volunteer Day, taking place on…

Schools

Local elementary school custodian honored among classified employees of the year

Sara Beth Williams–April 14, 2026

The San Juan Unified School district has honored local elementary school lead custodian Mikalai Lutsyk as one of the district’s 2026 Classified Employees of the Year…

American Legion post 637 to host Veterans Family Picnic

Sara Beth Williams–April 14, 2026

Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are invited to attend a free Veterans Family Picnic on April 18 at Rusch Park….

Police

Sacramento deputies fatally shoot Citrus Heights carjacking suspect on I-5

Sara Beth Williams–April 14, 2026

What began as a carjacking in Citrus Heights resulted in the fatal shooting of the carjacking suspect by Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies after a high-speed chase that led police onto…