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Sara Beth Williams

Letters to the Editor: Gateway arch, sidewalks

Latest Letters to the Editor discuss the gateway arch, and a recently approved pavement preservation projects design contract…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Nov. 6-12

Latest police logs show a decrease in violence and threats and fireworks calls, while showing an increase in vehicle violations…

The interior of Sunrise Mall.

Sunrise Mall majority owner has now accrued over $1.7M in fines, city says

The troubled Sunrise Mall property has accumulated nearly $2 million in outstanding code enforcement fines, according to new figures released by the city…

Residents expressed concern regarding a proposed trail extension during the latest City Council meeting, Nov. 12, 2025. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights residents raise concerns over planned trail extension project

Some residents have voiced concerns regarding the city’s plans to design a new segment of the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail….

The city plans to resurface 254 streets over the next two years, with streets in green expected to be resurfaced in 2026 and streets in blue expected to be resurfaced in 2027. // City of Citrus Heights

$1.47M Design contract approved as Citrus Heights prepares for widespread street upgrades

The City of Citrus Heights continues to move forward with its long-term goal of repairing and maintaining roads through its Pavement Preservation Plan, adding 33 more streets to its original list…

Lichen TK-8 // SB Williams

Lichen K-8 to participate in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day for second year

Lichen K-8 in Citrus Heights will be participating in the national civil rights movement Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day to honor civil rights icon Ruby Bridges.

2 dogs playing // Photo by Mia Anderson on Unsplash

Citrus Heights to launch free ‘Chip Chip Hooray’ pet microchipping events

The Citrus Heights Police Department’s Animal Services Division is helping local residents keep their pets safe through three free pet microchipping events…

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Suspect still at large after midnight robbery on the border

An armed robbery occurred just after midnight on Thursday morning at a fast food restaurant on the border of Citrus Heights…

city hall, 2025

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

The agenda includes a closed session regarding real property negotiations and anticipated litigation, public hearings on Community Development Block Grant funding and building code updates…

Veteran Kermit Schayltz (left) and Scott Miller (right) in American Canyon setting up the Traveling Wall in September, 2025. // Courtesy of Kermit Schayltz

This veteran proves service, resilience, doesn’t end after war

For local business owner and Vietnam veteran Kermit Schayltz, service to his country and service to his community go hand in hand…