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Citrus Heights prepares for winter weather as strong El Niño takes hold

Sara Beth Williams–October 17, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights says it is prepared to handle a potentially wetter than average winter this year, as predictions of the strongest El Niño on record flood the…

Editorial: Why The Sentinel doesn’t endorse candidates or ballot measures

Sara Beth Williams–October 17, 2026

During an election season when readers are again bombarded with opinions from across the political spectrum telling them how to vote, The Sentinel has once again chosen not to endorse…

Citrus Heights Council forum highlights candidates’ differing views on police, Sunrise Tomorrow plan

Sara Beth Williams–October 17, 2026

During a candidate forum held Tuesday, Oct. 13., Citrus Heights City Council District 2 candidates Charles Stone and incumbent MariJane Lopez-Taff offered differing assessments of police staffing, public safety and…

Specialty coffee shop in Citrus Heights makes headway toward opening

Sara Beth Williams–October 17, 2026

A new specialty coffee shop is taking over the former 10th Inning sports bar on Mariposa Avenue across from the historic Hall’s Furniture….

On the Issues: Q&A with Citrus Heights City Council candidate Susan Powers

Sara Beth Williams–October 17, 2026

As part of The Sentinel’s coverage of local elections, each candidate was asked a series of identical questions regarding local issues that impact our community directly…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 8-14

Sara Beth Williams–October 17, 2026

Latest police log incident reports show a decrease in violence and threats, while showing an increase in suspicious circumstances.

DUI suspected in multi-vehicle collision on Auburn Boulevard, one arrested

Sara Beth Williams–October 15, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– One woman was arrested Thursday afternoon after police suspect she caused a multi-vehicle collision at Auburn Boulevard and Van Maren Lane shortly after noon. Sgt. Dave…

Citrus Heights expands sandbag availability to four weekends ahead of winter weather

Sara Beth Williams–October 15, 2026

The city announced Wednesday that additional weekends have been made available for sandbag distributions, with the first one slated for this Saturday…

San Juan Water Board candidates discuss water rights, district relations, at Citrus Heights forum

Sara Beth Williams–October 15, 2026

During a Citrus Heights joint candidate forum, held Tuesday evening, Oct. 13, Mike Nishimura. challenger against incumbent George Machado for the San Juan Water Board Division 1 seat, said he…

Meet Murad “Moe” Sarama, 2026 candidate for San Juan Unified School Board, Trustee Area 7

Sara Beth Williams–October 15, 2026

Q&A with Trustee Area 7 candidate Murad “Moe” Sarama: As part of The Sentinel’s 2026 coverage of local elections, we have asked a series of identical questions to each of the…

Annual Howl-O-Ween parade, festival, returns to Rusch Park this October

Sara Beth Williams–October 15, 2026

The annual pet-themed “Howl-O-Ween” parade and harvest festival is set to return to Rusch Park this year on Saturday, Oct. 17…

Elks Lodge donates materials, labor for Citrus Heights Veterans Center memorial wall

Sara Beth Williams–October 15, 2026

Work on a long-planned veterans memorial wall at the Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights is nearly complete after beginning early last week, the nonprofit said in an update on…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Sara Beth Williams–October 13, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected Wednesday to recognize the city as a “Just Serve” certified city, hear a presentation on stormwater preparation, review proposed Community Development Block Grant…

Letter from the Mayor: Service that shapes our city

Sara Beth Williams–October 13, 2026

Your City Council sets three-year goals for Citrus Heights, then identifies annual objectives to move those goals forward. This helps us stay focused on what matters, making progress residents can…

Citrus Heights Council to consider awarding over $150K to multiple nonprofits

Sara Beth Williams–October 13, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– Multiple nonprofit organizations serving Citrus Heights residents are being recommended to receive over $150,000 in city grant funding for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Nine nonprofits qualified…

This award-winning photographer calls Citrus Heights home

Sara Beth Williams–October 10, 2026

When local photographer Diana Miller wanted to take her part-time business to the next level, the first thing she needed was the right property that would allow her to have…

Citrus Heights receives $3.5M grant for future road projects

Sara Beth Williams–October 10, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights has received just over $3.5 million in grant funding for future pavement repairs and improvements along Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard.

Harvest festival, movie night, planned at Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–October 10, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– A fall harvest festival and outdoor movie night is slated to take place at Sunrise Mall in mid-October, featuring kids’ activities, food trucks, and the movie…

Community College Measure H: What is it?

Sara Beth Williams–October 10, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– For the November 2026 election, voters will be considering Measure H, a $1.1 billion bond measure that has been proposed by the Los Rios Community College…

Your Harvest festival and Trunk or Treats list for this October

Sara Beth Williams–October 10, 2026

With Halloween around the corner, The Sentinel has compiled a list of upcoming harvest festivals, trunk or treats and other Halloween-themed events taking place in the last half of October…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 1-7

Sara Beth Williams–October 10, 2026

Latest police log incident reports show an increase in code enforcement calls while showing a decrease in traffic accidents and vandalism calls. Below are the reported incidents from Oct. 1-7,…

Greenbelt behind local library catches fire twice in one day

Sara Beth Williams–October 9, 2026

Two fires occurred mid-week behind Sylvan Oaks Library, just over 12 hours apart…

Deceased male discovered at Rusch Park

Sara Beth Williams–October 8, 2026

A deceased male adult was discovered at Rusch Community Park earlier Thursday afternoon, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department…

Smoke, vape shop, set to open next to church in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–October 8, 2026

A combination shop that sells smoke and vape products, along with lifestyle gifts and accessories, is opening soon in Citrus Heights according to the company’s website….

On the Issues: Q&A with Citrus Heights City Council candidate Charles Stone

Sara Beth Williams–October 8, 2026

As part of The Sentinel’s coverage of local elections, each candidate was asked a series of identical questions regarding local issues that impact our community directly…