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Two new murals unveiled at Sylvan Corners to kick off new Citrus Heights arts district

Two new murals have been added to Sylvan Corners in an unveiling of a new local arts district.

Specialty coffee lounge planning to open in Citrus Heights

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A pie chart shared by the city shows Citrus Heights Police Department receiving 57 percent of general funds. Additionally, 23% of the funds are being allocated toward administrative services, 8% to General Services, 3% to the City Manager's office, and the rest of the funds will go toward economic development and community engagement, community development, and transfers to non-general fund reserves.

Citrus Heights newly adopted budget allocates $8M to roads for next two years

Sara Beth Williams

The Citrus Heights City Council adopted its biennial budget on Wednesday, which details the city’s planned spending and anticipated revenues for the next two years.

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2025 Citrus Heights Police Incident Logs: June 5-11

5 new eateries to watch for in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights Beauty College is located at 7518 Baird Way.

How Citrus Heights Beauty College impacted the Vietnamese-American nail industry

A small group of protesters stood in front of Dignity Health in Citrus Heights, Thursday, June 12, 2025. // Mike Hazlip

Union members stage small protest at Dignity Health in Citrus Heights

The story behind this long-standing beauty college in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights Sentinel

By Mike Hazlip– When Becky and Charles Hamilton built Citrus Heights Beauty College in 1969, afros, bouffants and pixy cuts were the popular styles of the day while “Sugar, Sugar”…

June Events 2025: What’s going on in Citrus Heights this month?

Victim in fatal crash identified as Citrus Heights resident

2024: Snapshots of Citrus Heights through the lens of our photographers

A coffee served at Greenhouse Cafe. // SB Williams

Four cafes and coffee shops to try in Citrus Heights

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Specialty coffee lounge planning to open in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams

A coffee roasting company has plans to open a coffee lounge in the Marketplace at Birdcage shopping center in Citrus Heights.

The story behind this long-standing beauty college in Citrus Heights

5 new eateries to watch for in Citrus Heights

A new Juice and dessert shop is planning to open at Sunrise Village in Citrus Heights later in 2025. // SB Williams

New juice shop planned for local shopping center in Citrus Heights

A new quick service restaurant could take the place of the former Marie Callander's. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights Planning Commission approves quick service restaurant site plan

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Citrus Heights newly adopted budget allocates $8M to roads for next two years

Citrus Heights Planning Commission approves quick service restaurant site plan

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

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Construction begins on Antelope Road

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City seeking feedback on Gateway Activation Project in Citrus Heights

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Specialty coffee lounge planning to open in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–June 19, 2025

A coffee roasting company has plans to open a coffee lounge in the Marketplace at Birdcage shopping center in Citrus Heights.

Community

Two new murals unveiled at Sylvan Corners to kick off new Citrus Heights arts district

Sara Beth Williams–June 19, 2025

Two new murals have been added to Sylvan Corners in an unveiling of a new local arts district.

Police

Police: Upcoming DUI checkpoint scheduled for Thursday night

Citrus Heights Sentinel–June 19, 2025

The Citrus Heights Police Department announced in a news release that officers plan to conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Thursday, June 19, from 8 p.m. until 2…

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Police: Man arrested for felony vandalism using baseball bat in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–June 18, 2025

A 27-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday morning in connection with a felony vandalism incident that caused an estimated $3,000 in property damage.

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Citrus Heights newly adopted budget allocates $8M to roads for next two years

Sara Beth Williams–June 14, 2025

The Citrus Heights City Council adopted its biennial budget on Wednesday, which details the city’s planned spending and anticipated revenues for the next two years.

2025 Citrus Heights Police Incident Logs: June 5-11

Citrus Heights Sentinel–June 14, 2025

Sentinel Staff report– Latest Citrus Heights Police logs show an increase in code enforcement and theft, while showing a decrease in vehicle violations. Below are the total number of incidents…

Business

5 new eateries to watch for in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–June 14, 2025

A wave of new food, drink, and specialty businesses are expected to open in Citrus Heights in the second half of 2025…

Community

How Citrus Heights Beauty College impacted the Vietnamese-American nail industry

Citrus Heights Sentinel–June 14, 2025

In 1975, Becky Hambelton watched a bus full of Vietnamese migrants come to a stop outside her newly established beauty school in Citrus Heights. Unknown to her, she was taking…

Community

Union members stage small protest at Dignity Health in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights Sentinel–June 14, 2025

By Mike Hazlip– A quiet but visible protest unfolded outside the Dignity Health building in Citrus Heights on Thursday afternoon at Greenback Lane and Fountain Square Drive, where a small…

New juice shop planned for local shopping center in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–June 14, 2025

A juice and ice cream shop focused on natural and healthy fruit juice and sweet treat options is expected to come to the Sunrise Village,

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A series of grass fires sparks investigation by authorities

Sara Beth Williams–June 13, 2025

Authorities are investigating two separate fires that broke out Friday afternoon, both near residential areas in Citrus Heights.

Citrus Heights Planning Commission approves quick service restaurant site plan

Sara Beth Williams–June 12, 2025

A Use Permit to allow a new quick service restaurant with drive thru along Sunrise Boulevard was unanimously approved by the Citrus Heights Planning Commission Tuesday.

Community

New mural underway at Sylvan Corners

Sara Beth Williams–June 12, 2025

After years of vision and persistence, a new Citrus Heights Arts District is becoming a reality, beginning with the creation of a large-scale mural…

Frozen yogurt chain preparing to open in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–June 12, 2025

A popular frozen yogurt chain is expected to open in June at Sunrise Village in Citrus Heights…

Police

Suspect apprehended after hit and run in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–June 12, 2025

A suspect involved in a hit-and-run crash was arrested Tuesday evening after fleeing the scene near Greenback Lane and Binet Drive, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department.

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

Sara Beth Williams–June 10, 2025

The Citrus Heights City Council will on Wednesday be asked to approve a biennial budget, road maintenance funding, a contract amendment for the San Juan Complete Streets project, an amended…

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Construction begins on Antelope Road

Sara Beth Williams–June 10, 2025

Construction began on Antelope Road on Monday June 9, according to an announcement from the city…

Police

Two fugitives wanted in Crescent City shooting captured in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–June 10, 2025

Two men wanted in connection with a recent shooting in Crescent City were taken into custody Sunday afternoon following a coordinated law enforcement operation in Citrus Heights…

Real estate market softens in Citrus Heights, but no crash predicted

Sara Beth Williams–June 7, 2025

There are signs of change, and there are conflicting views between buyers and sellers of what the future of the housing market may hold.

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: May 29-June 4

Citrus Heights Sentinel–June 7, 2025

Latest Citrus Heights Police logs show an increase in overall incidents, including vehicle violations, while showing a decrease in animal control calls and thefts…

New barbershop open in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–June 7, 2025

A new high-end barber shop celebrated a grand opening on Friday at Sylvan Corners in Citrus Heights.

Police

Citrus Heights Police release body cam footage of officer-involved shooting

Sara Beth Williams–June 7, 2025

The Citrus Heights Police Department has released body camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on April 21…

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City seeking feedback on Gateway Activation Project in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–June 7, 2025

Local residents are being invited to play a key role in shaping the future of the Gateway Activation Project by submitting feedback through an online survey.