🌱 Patch AM: See how new apartments are reshaping the area behind Sunrise Mall

Good morning Citrus Heights! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how new apartments are reshaping the area behind Sunrise Mall
• What will happen to Citrus Heights’ iconic Sunrise Rollerland rink?
• Why a former Citrus Heights police officer now faces murder charges

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live in Sacramento! and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 60 and low of 50 degrees.
• Thursday: Windy with occasional rain, temps: high: 54, low: 46.
• Friday: Breezy with occasional rain, with a high of 51 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Apartments behind Sunrise Mall taking shape (citrusheightssentinel.com) — If you shop or work near Sunrise Mall, you’ll soon see major changes as the Sunrise Vista Apartments rise behind the mall next to Sunrise Rollerland. Three three-story buildings with about 30 units, garages, a pool, and new landscaping are under construction, following earlier controversy over tree removal and heritage oak loss at the site.
   

• 'It's been my life:' After nearly 50 years, Sunrise Rollerland's owners prepare to pass the skates (abc10.com) — Sunrise Rollerland, a beloved Citrus Heights skating rink since 1973, is preparing for new ownership as longtime operators Ken and Kathy Neutz move toward retirement. They’re seeking a buyer who will preserve the rink’s unique maple floor, retro charm, and role as a community hub where generations have skated, worked first jobs, and made memories.
   

• Former Citrus Heights Police officer arrested after death of 7-year-old girl (citrusheightssentinel.com) — Residents should know that a former Citrus Heights Police Department employee has been arrested, along with his girlfriend, in connection with the death of a 7-year-old girl in Roseville and injuries to another child. Authorities say the man briefly served as a Citrus Heights officer in 2021 and had prior legal troubles, while family members are publicly defending him as the investigation continues.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Citrus Heights

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 10

• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live in Sacramento!
  Hilton Sacramento Arden West, 2200 Harvard St, Sacramento
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 25

• Crepes and Cribbage
  Kely's Crepes & Burgers , 8000 Auburn Blvd , Citrus Heights
  4:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Baby Storytime
  Sylvan Oaks Library , 6700 Auburn Blvd , Citrus Heights
  10:30 am

Monday January 5

• Zumba Kids JR.
  Rusch Park Community Center , 7801 Auburn Blvd , Citrus Heights
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 24

• Explore and Learn
  North Highlands-Antelope Library , 4235 Antelope Rd , Antelope
  4:00 pm
• Folsom prospector park mom and kids park day
  14108 White Rock Rd , Folsom
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• City of Rocklin Offices Closed Dec. 25 - Jan. 2 for Holiday Furlough
  Rocklin City , 3970 Rocklin Rd , Rocklin
• Games, Games, and More Games!
  Cross Roads Pizza & Pub , 6200 Stanford Ranch Rd STE 700 , Rocklin
  6:00 pm
• You Front the Band Karaoke
  The Boardwalk , 9426 Greenback Ln , Orangevale
  7:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Free Tree Recycling
  Rocklin City , 3970 Rocklin Rd , Rocklin
  8:00 am
• Drive Team Success with Core Management – 1 Day Workshop in Roseville, CA
  Regus - Roseville - Highland Pointe , 915 Highland Pointe Dr STE 250 , Roseville
  9:00 am
• Baby Storytime
  Arden-Dimick Library , 891 Watt Ave , Sacramento
  11:30 am
• Greater Sacramento Kwanzaa Unity Celebration
  Rancho Cordova City Hall , 2729 Prospect Park Dr , Rancho Cordova
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• FOUND DOG IN CITRUS HEIGHTS 12/21/25
  Found a small, black, long haired dog wearing a Halloween collar. He was running in the sunrise mall parking lot off of Macy's Plaza Blvd and Sunrise… (Nextdoor Birdcage Heights)
• Update: Pet Reunited
  Skye, a dog who went missing in Citrus Heights, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 4 hours, 23 minutes. Message from Owner: "Skye… (Nextdoor Birdcage Heights)

• Cost Plus, Inc. - World Market posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock Associate in Citrus Heights. Apply here.
• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Citrus Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Citrus Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Folsom

• Metro PAC Announces Endorsement of Doris Matsui for California's 7th Congressional District Seat (westsacramentonewsledger.com)
• Research Aids River Fish (carmichaeltimes.com)
• Three arrested in Folsom mail theft investigation, police say (abc10.com)

Rio Linda

Ok Citrus Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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