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Council appoints new Commissioners, requests to disband Construction Board of Appeals

Sara Beth Williams–January 21, 2025

Prior to the council appointing two new members to the Planning Commission, Mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa made a request to “get rid” of the…

City Council regional appointments announced: New 2×2 formed with park district

Sara Beth Williams–January 21, 2025

Each year, the Citrus Heights Mayor approves appointments for City Council members to serve on various boards, commissions, and…

Civic Minute Jan. 21: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Sara Beth Williams–January 21, 2025

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday is slated to recognize Girl Scout Troop 559, as well as hear a presentation from…

Citrus Heights Police nab trio of thieves after burglary from Citrus Town Center

Sara Beth Williams–January 21, 2025

Citrus Heights Police arrested three suspects Monday night after two of the three reportedly stole over…

SJUSD aims to finalize district-wide cell phone policy

Sara Beth Williams–January 18, 2025

In December, the San Juan Unified School District announced that the district would release a newly drafted district-wide cell phone policy in an effort to…

Letters to the Editor: Sunrise Mall, Christmas lights on palm trees

Sara Beth Williams–January 18, 2025

This week’s letters to the editor discuss the Sunrise Tomorrow Plan, Christmas lights, and beautification…

2024’s lowest priced home in Citrus Heights relisted at almost double its value

Sara Beth Williams–January 18, 2025

A home once listed as the least expensive single-family detached home to sell in 2024 has been remodeled and relisted…

Guest Column: Sunrise Mall plan must evolve, or it will die

Sara Beth Williams–January 18, 2025

By Ethan Conrad— I have drafted this letter based on our company’s interest in making the Sunrise Mall property into a vibrant property…

New teriyaki restaurant opens in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–January 18, 2025

A new teriyaki fast-casual restaurant opened in the Marketplace at Birdcage….

Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Jan 9-15, 2025

Sara Beth Williams–January 18, 2025

Latest police logs show an increase in vehicle violations and suspicious circumstances, while showing a decrease in disturbances. Below is a summary of…

Local group seeks help making Valentine’s Day cards for seniors

Sara Beth Williams–January 18, 2025

Senior Helpers in Citrus Heights is looking for residents to help create hundreds of handmade Valentine’s Day….

Here’s what residents had to say about plans for Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–January 18, 2025

New FlashVote survey results released last week regarding economic development show a strong sentiment toward redevelopment of Sunrise Mall and the surrounding area, emphasizing that revitalization needed to take place…

Sunrise Mall development proposal pulled a second time from upcoming council agenda

Sara Beth Williams–January 16, 2025

The city announced Thursday afternoon that the owner-initiated presentation for a proposed amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan has been pulled from the upcoming…

Citrus Heights drive-thru closed, questions remain

Sara Beth Williams–January 16, 2025

Questions surround the apparent closure of a local drive-thru-only restaurant…

Engine 23 from Citrus Heights part of Strike Teams sent to fight LA County wildfires

Sara Beth Williams–January 16, 2025

An engine from Citrus Heights is part of several fire crews sent to Southern California to fight the wildfires….

See how much the most expensive home sold for in Citrus Heights last year

Sara Beth Williams–January 16, 2025

Compared to 2023, housing sales increased in 2024 throughout….

Here’s how residents can weigh in regarding future of Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–January 16, 2025

Residents have several different opportunities to weigh in on the proposed amendment for the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan…

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…