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Amazon Fresh Closes in Sunrise Village

Mar 17, 2026 02:12PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Amazon Fresh officially closed its doors in the Sunrise Village Shopping Center to its customers on Friday, March 13, although a small group of employees could still be seen working inside the grocery store.

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Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to Randy Peters

Champions of Citrus Heights

Mar 17, 2026 02:08PM ● By Ornella Rossi

Annual chamber event honors service, business and community leadership

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New Roundabouts Planned as Gateway Project Moves Forward

Mar 10, 2026 11:40AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Community members attending a recent Gateway Activation Project (GAP) meeting hosted by the city of Citrus Heights at the Big Oak Mobile Home Park learned how three roundabout street improvements under consideration along Old Auburn Road and Wachtel Way may help improve the flow of traffic in the years ahead.

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FieldHaven Feline Center Hosts Comedy Night Fundraiser

Mar 10, 2026 11:34AM ● By FieldHaven Feline Center News Release

FieldHaven Feline Center is proud to announce their comedy night fundraiser, “Laugh Your Tail Off: Comedy for a Cause,” a night of comedy benefiting cats in need, taking place April 4 at the FieldHaven Spay/Neuter Clinic, Citrus Heights Campus.

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bers of the local insurance and healthcare community came together for the annual CAHIP Norcal crab feed

Crab Feed Raises Funds for Casa Roble AVID Students

Mar 10, 2026 11:31AM ● By CAHIP NorCal News Release

The California Association of Health Insurance Professionals (CAHIP) NorCal chapter hosted its annual crab feed Feb. 27 at the Citrus Heights Community Center, bringing together members of the local insurance and healthcare community for an evening of networking, fundraising and community impact.

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McKallen Medical Training Institute ribbon cutting

McKallen Medical Training Institute Expands

Mar 10, 2026 11:25AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Representatives of McKallen Medical Training Institute in Citrus Heights celebrated the completion of remodeling and expansion of the facility with a commemorative ribbon cutting ceremony on March 4, hosted by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce.

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Council Debates 10-Year Contract with Republic Services

Mar 03, 2026 11:47AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Feb. 25 meeting, the Citrus Heights City Council held a public hearing on a possible renewed contract with Republic Services.

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Overnight Road Closure on Sunrise Boulevard

Feb 27, 2026 11:35AM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

A portion of Sunrise Boulevard from Sayonara Drive to Arcadia Drive/Sun Hill Drive will be closed Monday, March 2, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. on March 3.

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Dutch Bros on Auburn Boulevard Nears Completion

Feb 24, 2026 11:43AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Construction converting a shuttered former Rally’s Burger drive-thru at 7911 Auburn Blvd. in Citrus Heights into a new Dutch Bros coffee shop is nearing completion.

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A Message on Community Beautification

Feb 24, 2026 11:37AM ● By Ash Feeney, City Manager, City of Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights is a community that takes pride in where it is headed, and I want to share an update on the progress we are seeing across the city.

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Sunrise Village Grocery Outlet to Open Early April

Feb 24, 2026 11:30AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

New grocery store attracts former Amazon Fresh employees

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Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho

Accountability Returns to Sacramento

Feb 24, 2026 11:12AM ● By Ornella Rossi

DA Thien Ho outlines fentanyl fight, retail theft crackdown

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Speeding is Top Complaint in Residential Neighborhoods

Feb 03, 2026 03:40PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

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.

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Business Corridor Coalition to Host First Meeting

Feb 03, 2026 03:17PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The first organizational meeting of a new Citrus Heights Business Corridor Coalition designed to support and energize commercial businesses along Auburn Boulevard will be held at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 20 at Wild and Fly Fitness, 8215 Auburn Blvd., Suite B, said its organizer, Wendy Fuentes, owner of Wild and Fly Fitness.

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Council Approves Registration Ordinance for Vacant Commercial Buildings

Feb 03, 2026 03:09PM ● By Shaunna Boyd

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.”

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Sunrise Mall Pre-Condemnation Appraisal Not Yet Complete

Feb 03, 2026 02:01PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

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.

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What’s New in Town

Feb 03, 2026 01:24PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

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.

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Members of “The Ladies in White" provided emergency medical support and care when the community had its own fire department

Uncovering the History of Citrus Heights

Jan 27, 2026 11:07AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

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?

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City to Begin Major Road Improvement Projects

Jan 27, 2026 10:53AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

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.

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Kongkiat (Ken) Putson, owner of Thai Orchid, a popular Thai restaurant

Popular Thai Restaurant in Citrus Heights Offered for Sale

Jan 27, 2026 10:39AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

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.

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Grocery Outlet Prepares for March Opening

Jan 27, 2026 10:26AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

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.

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Chamber members and politicians at luncheon

Capitol Talk, Local Impact

Jan 27, 2026 10:21AM ● By Ornella Rossi

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.

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Crumbling red brick rubble outlines several of the remaining raised landscaping beds

Construction Yet to Begin at Drive-Thru Site

Jan 20, 2026 09:28AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Nearly five months after the demolition of the former Marie Callender’s Restaurant and Bakery at 5525 Sunrise Blvd, construction of a new quick serve restaurant (QSR) which was previously approved by the city of Citrus Heights for the location has yet to begin.

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ADU Construction Continues to Rise

Jan 20, 2026 09:23AM ● By City of Citrus Heights News Release

The popularity of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) continued to grow in 2025, with the City of Citrus Heights issuing 31 ADU permits.

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Council Honors Outgoing Mayor

Jan 20, 2026 09:19AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

At the Jan. 14 meeting, the Citrus Heights City Council honored Councilmember Jayna Karpinski-Costa for her service as mayor, a role she held for more than a year.

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Studio Music Café and rehearsal space features a grand piano

Sweet Music Studio Cafe to Celebrate Grand Opening

Jan 20, 2026 09:16AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Sweet Music Studio Cafe, a new family-owned music venue at 8040 Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, Jan. 23, with a morning ribbon cutting ceremony sponsored by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce.

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Affordable Feline Center Coming to Citrus Heights

Jan 13, 2026 10:57AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Interior renovations are planned to begin soon at FieldHaven Feline Center, a low-cost veterinary facility located at 7555 Old Auburn Road in Citrus Heights which will open this spring, said Makenna Gwatney, its executive director.

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Construction Nears Completion on Food Truck Plaza

Jan 13, 2026 10:35AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Public utility completion timelines have moved the expected opening of the new Citrus Heights Food Truck Plaza, located at the northeastern corner of Twin Oaks Avenue and Auburn Boulevard to early March 2026, according to its owner, Jagtar Singh.

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The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce celebrated the official opening of Must Be Cow

Must Be Cow Celebrates Opening

Jan 13, 2026 10:08AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Two months after a soft opening to first-time customers, it was time for the owners of Must Be Cow, a new Korean BBQ and Sushi Restaurant at 5511 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights to take their public bow.

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Illegal Dumping Prevention Resources

Dec 30, 2025 09:40AM ● By Citrus Heights Economic Development & Community Engagement Department News Release

Business owners put significant effort into keeping their properties clean and welcoming, and Citrus Heights aims to support that work.

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Business of Distinction Awards to Return

Dec 30, 2025 09:31AM ● By Citrus Heights Economic Development & Community Engagement Department News Release

As the year comes to a close, Citrus Heights extends appreciation to the local businesses that continue to serve our community during the busy holiday season.

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Joe Lizzarraga, owner of Re-New Winter Sports

Re-New Winter Sports Open for Ski Season

Dec 16, 2025 03:52PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

It won’t be long before many winter sports enthusiasts start to make their way to ski country where crisp air and fresh packed powder may soon await.

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Dutch Bros Coming to Auburn Boulevard

Dec 16, 2025 03:43PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Construction of three new Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shops in the communities of Orangevale, Citrus Heights and Fair Oaks is planned to begin soon, said Steve Grubbs, of Grubbs Investment LLC in Roseville who is the local Dutch Bros operator in the area.

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98 Rock Blood Drive Brings Out Donors

Dec 16, 2025 03:39PM ● By Elise Spleiss

Potential blood donors from all over the Sacramento area and beyond arrived at the annual “Role Up Your Sleeve” blood drive on a November weekend following the direction of the DJs at 98 Rock station in Sacramento.

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Tree Lighting Rings in the Holidays

Dec 16, 2025 03:27PM ● By Elise Spleiss

More than 1,000 residents and guests from Citrus Heights and beyond arrived at the Citrus Heights City Hall on Dec. 4 to take part in the official kick-off to the Christmas season, the annual Citrus Heights Christmas Tree Lighting.

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