Council Approves Registration Ordinance for Vacant Commercial Buildings

During public comments at the Jan. 28 meeting of the Citrus Heights City Council, resident Bethany Brown urged the council to “pass or reaffirm legislation that would ensure community safety and uphold the fundamental rights that are guaranteed by the United States Constitution.” Read More »

Connections Academy at Gateway Opens Enrollment

Tuition free online charter school provides flexible, high quality learning for K–12 students Read More »

Capital Caucus Members Elect Inaugural Leadership Team

The Capital Caucus announced Jan. 28 that its members have elected the new Sacramento-based regional caucus’s first leadership team. Read More »

Water Forum Members Begin Approval Process for 2050 Agreement

Nearly 40 organizations across the Sacramento region are beginning the formal process of approving the Water Forum 2050 Agreement, a major milestone in advancing the next generation of regional water management. Read More »

County Warns Residents of Out-of-Service Crisis Line

Sacramento County Department of Health Services is urging residents not to use the former National Warm Line at (855) 642-6222, which is out-of-service and no longer a resource for individuals seeking emotional or behavioral health support. Read More »

Farm Credit Fly-In Helps Lawmakers Understand Farm Country’s Needs

Congress urged to reauthorize Farm Bill, make more rural Californians eligible for home loans in 2026 Read More »

‘Kokoro’ Explores Lost Japantown

When you think of downtown Sacramento today, you might think of DoCo or the Capitol Mall. But did you know that downtown Sacramento was once home to a thriving Japantown? Read More »

Sierra Donor Heroes Save More Than 400 Lives

Sierra Donor Services celebrates Sierra Donor Services (SDS) honored the extraordinary generosity of Northern California and Nevada donor heroes whose gifts made 422 lifesaving organ transplants possible in 2025, saving and improving lives across the state and beyond.a year of lifesaving impact across the state Read More »

Speeding is Top Complaint in Residential Neighborhoods

Speeding on residential streets is one of the top complaints reported to the city of Citrus Heights General Services Department (GSD), according to a recent handout made publicly available at City Hall. Read More »

New Year, New Roadside Safety Protections

California’s Expanded “Slow Down, Move Over” Law Now Covers All Stopped Drivers and Passengers Roadside Read More »

Sunrise Mall Pre-Condemnation Appraisal Not Yet Complete

A third-party pre-condemnation appraisal of Sunrise Mall requested by the city of Citrus Heights and initiated on Aug. 28 is not yet complete, according to city communications officer Marisa Brown. Read More »

What’s New in Town

O Tasty Mongolian BBQ, a nail salon and spa, and a gourmet donut bakery are three new business which will be opening soon in the Copperwood Square shopping Plaza at 7056 Sunrise Blvd. Read More »

Batteries are a Curbside Collection Fire Risk

Batteries are not accepted in the residential curbside collection program – here’s why! Read More »

County Launches Land Use Regulation Library

The Sacramento County Planning & Environmental Review recently announced the launch of the Land Use Regulation Library at landuse.saccounty.gov. Read More »

Riva Lays Claim to Big Sky Honors

Sacramento State junior Irene Riva was named the Big Sky Conference women’s tennis player of the week on Jan. 28 following a strong showing during the Hornets’ spring openers in Honolulu. Read More »

SCOE Honors 50 Years of Access, Equity and Inclusion

1975 IDEA Law Transformed Public Education for Millions of Children Read More »

Hornets’ Picton Big Sky Pick

For the first time in her collegiate career, Sacramento State junior guard Natalie Picton was named the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week following her performances against Idaho and Eastern Washington last week. Read More »

SacRT Transitions to New Transit App

The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) is reminding riders currently using the ZipPass mobile app to begin transitioning to Transit Connect, SacRT’s new mobile fare payment app, as ZipPass will retire later this year. Read More »

Sacramento Kings Announce Kingpin Classic Presented by Raley’s

The Sacramento Kings announced the return of the fan-favorite Kingpin Classic presented by Raley’s, an annual charity bowling event benefiting the Sacramento Kings Foundation. Read More »

Board Approves SHRA Assessment and Interim Executive Officer

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved yesterday, in a unanimous vote, an agreement with CVR & Associates to provide an organizational assessment to evaluate Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency’s (SHRA) public housing and voucher programs, housing finance processes and governance structure. Read More »

River Cats Announce Coaching Staff

Entire 2025 staff to return; Brundage embarks on 10th season as manager Read More »

California Visitor’s Guide Unveiled

The 2026 edition of the California Visitor’s Guide featuring cover star Mandy Moore is now available. Read More »

Amazon to Shutter all Fresh Stores, Including Citrus Heights Location

Amazon is officially closing its Amazon Fresh supermarket in the Sunrise Village Shopping Center in Citrus Heights which opened a year and a half ago. Read More »

Uncovering the History of Citrus Heights

Did you know that Citrus Heights, which was then known as Sylvan, had its own movie theater in 1915, or that it almost had light rail at its doorstep? Read More »

City to Begin Major Road Improvement Projects

Two major city street improvement projects are included in a comprehensive list of project scheduled for completion in the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project which is now underway. Read More »

Popular Thai Restaurant in Citrus Heights Offered for Sale

After 14 years of serving flavorful, traditional family recipes, Kongkiat (Ken) Putson, owner of Thai Orchid, a popular Thai restaurant in Citrus Heights has offered his business for sale, looking to move to the Dallas, Texas area where he can be closer to family. Read More »

Grocery Outlet Prepares for March Opening

Construction of a new Grocery Outlet store in Sunrise Village in Citrus Heights is quickly moving towards a March completion date, according to a senior construction superintendent for Tilton Pacific Construction, Inc. Read More »

Capitol Talk, Local Impact

State budget challenges, homelessness and public safety took center stage Tuesday, Jan. 20 as Assemblyman Josh Hoover addressed local business and community leaders at the January 2026 ACCESS Citrus Heights Luncheon. Read More »

Former Aggies Named to Hall of Fame

pair of former Aggies have joined the ranks of some of the best in the history of college football, with Cal Aggie Athletics Hall of Famer Chris Petersen and Gary Patterson both being named to the College Football Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2026. Read More »

Baron Championship Rings Named Official Partner of UC Davis Athletics

UC Davis Athletics has elevated its championship experience with the announcement of a new partnership with Baron Championship Rings as the Official Championship Ring Partner of UC Davis Athletics. Read More »

Women’s Basketball Wins Third Straight with Road Victory at Northern Arizona

Sophomore guard Rubi Gray posted her first career double-double with a career-high tying 26 points and 11 rebounds, while Benthe Versteeg and Natalie Picton also finished in double figures, helping lead Sacramento State to its third-straight victory with a 78-59 win at Northern Arizona on Thursday, Jan. 15 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Read More »

Texas Roadhouse, Bubba’s 33, Jaggers Fundraiser Benefits American Tinnitus Association

Restaurants Donate 100% of Profits to Honor Late Founder Kent Taylor Read More »

Society for the Blind Receives $25,000 from Kaiser

Funds will help expand services for youth and working-age adults losing vision Read More »

SCPH Reports Cases of Mushroom Poisoning Amid Statewide Outbreak

Sacramento County Public Health (SCPH), in alignment with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), is urging residents not to pick or eat wild mushrooms as the risk of potentially deadly amatoxin poisoning is high. Read More »

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Announces Literacy Moonshot

Most Expansive Effort in California History to Achieve Reading by Third Grade Read More »