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Citrus Heights residents invited to tell developer their thoughts on mall plans

Sara Beth Williams–January 11, 2025

Citrus Heights Areas 7-8-9 President Bill Shirley confirmed Friday that a representative from Ethan Conrad Properties will be speaking at an upcoming CHASEN monthly meeting regarding the proposed amendment to…

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

Sara Beth Williams–January 11, 2025

Through the lenses of Sentinel staff and freelance photographers, The Sentinel has covered business, crime, civic and community events that have…

Letters to the Editor: Red light camera fines, neighborhood cleanup

Sara Beth Williams–January 11, 2025

This week’s letters to the Editor discuss the Neighborhood Cleanup and red light camera fines…

Fireworks: Citrus Heights leaders note a ‘quieter’ New Year’s Eve

Sara Beth Williams–January 11, 2025

In an update to City Council last week, Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte said New Year’s Eve was “relatively peaceful” in Citrus Heights this year…

Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Jan 2-8, 2025

Sara Beth Williams–January 11, 2025

The latest Citrus Heights Police Logs show an increase in code enforcement and vehicle violations, while showing a decrease in disturbances and suspicious circumstances…

Citrus Heights Kohl’s spared from list of nationwide closures

Sara Beth Williams–January 11, 2025

In the midst of multiple retail closure announcements over the last year, Kohl’s in Citrus Heights has been spared from a list of 27 store closures nationwide.

Annual winter shelter for homeless seeks volunteers

Sara Beth Williams–January 11, 2025

The Winter Sanctuary program operates annually with the help of hundreds of volunteers and area churches that agree to serve as host sites for a week at a time before…

Macy’s at Sunrise Mall listed among 66 stores to close nationally

Sara Beth Williams–January 9, 2025

Macy’s at Sunrise Mall has officially been listed among 66 impending store closures nationwide…

What’s coming to Citrus Heights in 2025? Six businesses to watch for

Sara Beth Williams–January 9, 2025

Multiple businesses are already preparing to take up residence in Citrus Heights or relocate to another building in the city…

Citrus Heights residents to be fined $166 for piles set out too early

Sara Beth Williams–January 9, 2025

Republic Services announced in a Jan. 1 mailer to residents that setting out piles more than 48 hours in advance of…

New date set for city to consider developer’s controversial plan for Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–January 7, 2025

A prominent regional developer’s proposed amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan is scheduled to be discussed later this month…

Jan. 8th Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Sara Beth Williams–January 7, 2025

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday is slated to appoint new members to various boards and commissions, discuss an Impact Fee Study, and hear a report from the Citrus…

Letter: Red light camera fines in Citrus Heights are excessive

Sara Beth Williams–January 7, 2025

Letter by Josh Jordahl, Orangevale, CA– I recently received a ticket in Citrus Heights for running a red light…

Two shoplifters arrested after high-speed pursuit in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–January 6, 2025

Citrus Heights Police on Saturday arrested two retail theft suspects after a 3-mile police pursuit down Greenback Lane…

FlashVote data shows progress in Citrus Heights’ beautification efforts over time

Sara Beth Williams–January 4, 2025

FlashVote survey results from the last three years reveal an increase in positive sentiment from residents regarding the city’s overall management of blight…

What’s happening with Sunrise Mall?

Sara Beth Williams–January 4, 2025

Hardship has plagued an already barely breathing Sunrise Mall throughout the last year, with roughly 25 percent or less of possible storefronts currently operating at Sunrise Mall…

Measure P passed. What will it mean for Citrus Heights schools?

Sara Beth Williams–January 4, 2025

With the passage of Measure P, a $950 million dollar facilities improvement bond, local schools in Citrus Heights can expect significant upgrades, according to the San Juan Unified School District.

Businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2024

Sara Beth Williams–January 4, 2025

Citrus Heights welcomed several new businesses in 2024 but also saw the departure of notable retailers and other businesses during the same year. Below is a list of businesses that…

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Dec. 26-Jan. 1

Sara Beth Williams–January 4, 2025

Latest police logs show an increase in vehicle violations while showing a drop in theft and traffic accidents…

Letters to the Editor: Frost, Daniels. We need more like ’em

Sara Beth Williams–January 4, 2025

I totally understand the mindset of leaving California because of, this, that, or the other! (Seinfeld quote) But to me, that’s throwing in the towel!

Citrus Heights police logs show over 50 fireworks calls

Sara Beth Williams–January 4, 2025

Ringing in the new year, police logs show at least 40 incidents of fireworks-related calls were received…

20 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2024

Sara Beth Williams–January 2, 2025

Citrus Heights welcomed a wide variety of new businesses in 2024, including new restaurants, an indoor batting cage, and a game cafe, local brewery, fitness center, thrift stores and more…

A look back at 2024: Top stories from Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–January 2, 2025

Stories about local restaurants and businesses, the state of the Sunrise Mall, and crime and real estate dominated reader interest throughout the last year…

Citrus Heights Walmart grocery pickup area expansion approved

Sara Beth Williams–January 2, 2025

The Citrus Heights Planning Commission last month approved an expansion project at Walmart on Auburn Boulevard in a 6-0 vote…

SacRT Flex ‘curb-to-curb’ service to launch Jan. 2 for eligible riders

Sara Beth Williams–January 2, 2025

 In an email to community members, Sacramento Regional Transit Ditrict (SacRT) announced…