Citrus Heights Sentinel Logo

Articles:

Load More

Latest Articles

One found dead near shopping center in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–April 24, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– An older adult male was found dead Friday afternoon in the greenbelt near a local shopping center in Citrus Heights, police say. Two to three callers…

Citrus Heights Police assist CHP in detaining 2 subjects

Sara Beth Williams–April 23, 2026

Citrus Heights Police officers assisted in the detention of two individuals Thursday morning on Mariposa Avenue, authorities confirmed…

Community celebrates $21M San Juan High School stadium project completion

Sara Beth Williams–April 23, 2026

San Juan High School marked the completion of its newly modernized football stadium with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning…

Find out where road resurfacing resumes next week after rain delay

Sara Beth Williams–April 23, 2026

After rain delayed the resurfacing of several streets in the city, the City of Citrus Heights issued a notice to impacted neighborhoods informing residents of when and where resurfacing will…

San Juan Auto Club to host car competition fundraiser

Sara Beth Williams–April 23, 2026

A community car meet competition aimed at supporting local high school students is scheduled for this Saturday, April 25…

Shoe store inside Sunrise Mall planning to close

Sara Beth Williams–April 23, 2026

A national shoe store chain has plans to close its Sunrise Mall location, with its last day scheduled for Friday, April 24…

Citrus Heights brings back community photo contest

Sara Beth Williams–April 21, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights is inviting residents to celebrate local beauty and creativity through a community photo contest called “Postcards from Citrus Heights.”…

Free prescription drug disposal at Citrus Heights Police Dept. April 25

Sara Beth Williams–April 21, 2026

Those with expired or unused prescription drugs are invited to drop them off anonymously at another free “Take Back” event offered by the Citrus Heights Police Department this Saturday…

Motorcyclist dies after collision in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–April 20, 2026

A motorcyclist died Monday morning following a collision involving one motorcycle and one vehicle on Van Maren Lane….

Rotary Club of Citrus Heights to host second annual fun run to benefit Habitat for Humanity

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

A charity run walk aimed at supporting housing and neighborhood improvement efforts is set to take place next month in Citrus Heights. The deadline to register is April 22.

Local restaurant vandalized just after closing

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

Late night vandalism resulted in thousands of dollars in damage to a local fast food restaurant in Citrus Heights on Friday night, Citrus Heights police say…

San Juan Unified to host classifieds job fair April 25

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified School District is inviting job seekers to explore career opportunities at its upcoming Classified Job Fair on Saturday, April 25. Taking place…

Sunrise Marketplace confronts illegal dumping, youth bike gangs

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– A surge in illegal dumping and ongoing issues with disruptive youth on bikes emerged as key concerns throughout Sunrise MarketPlace, even as the business district saw…

The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: A downward spiral

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– With four major anchor retailers and at least 100 stores, Sunrise Mall hit its stride during the 80s and 90s. Doyle Phelan, who managed the mall…

Q&A: A closer look at how Citrus Heights roads are resurfaced

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

Hundreds of streets have been identified for resurfacing and repairs through the city’s three-year pavement preservation program,

What’s still open at Sunrise Mall?

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

Just over one dozen stores out of over 100 possible remain open at Sunrise Mall, including JCPenney, the only anchor remaining…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 9-15

Sara Beth Williams–April 18, 2026

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a drop in animal control calls, and an increase in theft and vandalism…

Plans move forward to reopen long-blighted Auburn Boulevard gas station

Sara Beth Williams–April 16, 2026

Those driving down Auburn Boulevard north toward the city limits may have noticed new signage on an old, vacant gas station and convenience store on the corner of Oak Grove…

Local student, leadership group, recognized as Spirit of San Juan Award honorees

Sara Beth Williams–April 16, 2026

Among this year’s San Juan Unified School District Spirit of San Jaun Award honorees are one local student and a local student leadership group representing Mesa Verde High School and…

Discount Store appears permanently closed

Sara Beth Williams–April 16, 2026

After having relocated to a smaller space in the Grand Oaks shopping center last May, the Discount Store appears to have closed, vacating its suite….

Annual spring Chip-in volunteer day scheduled for April 22

Sara Beth Williams–April 16, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– The City of Citrus Heights is inviting community members to roll up their sleeves and give back during its upcoming Chip-in Volunteer Day, taking place on…

Local elementary school custodian honored among classified employees of the year

Sara Beth Williams–April 14, 2026

The San Juan Unified School district has honored local elementary school lead custodian Mikalai Lutsyk as one of the district’s 2026 Classified Employees of the Year…

American Legion post 637 to host Veterans Family Picnic

Sara Beth Williams–April 14, 2026

Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are invited to attend a free Veterans Family Picnic on April 18 at Rusch Park….

Sacramento deputies fatally shoot Citrus Heights carjacking suspect on I-5

Sara Beth Williams–April 14, 2026

What began as a carjacking in Citrus Heights resulted in the fatal shooting of the carjacking suspect by Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies after a high-speed chase that led police onto…

Crime in Citrus Heights falls to lowest level in two decades, police chief reports

Sara Beth Williams–April 11, 2026

Crime in Citrus Heights has decreased by 54.5 percent from 2007 through the end of 2025, the Citrus Heights Police Department said Wednesday during a police department report given to…