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Free Memorial Day concert to be held at Veterans Community Center

The Ben Ali Shrine Band will be hosting a free concert in Citrus Heights at the Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights in honor of Memorial Day.

When and where to vote in-person in Citrus Heights

Business of Distinction Award nominations open through Friday

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Letter from the Mayor: Youth leading through service

City Hall

Luxury Nail Spa opens May 22 and is located at 7837 Madison Ave.

New nail salon spa sets soft opening date

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San Juan Unified seeks input on stricter cell phone policy for schools

Sara Beth Williams

The San Juan Unified School District is asking students, families and staff to weigh in on whether the district should expand restrictions on cell phone use to cover the entire…

Business of Distinction Award nominations open through Friday

Citrus Heights Mayor MariJane Lopez-Taff (2026) sends out monthly letters to the Citrus Heights community centered around community service. They are published in a variety of places online. // CH Sentinel

Letter from the Mayor: Youth leading through service

Roadwork on Greenback Lane to take place through Friday

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: May 7-13

The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: The rise of a regional icon

Sara Beth Williams

Over the last five decades, the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane has transformed dramatically, rising up from cow pastures into a bustling indoor mall…

Kiwanis of Citrus Heights hosted their annual easter egg hunt at Rusch Park, Saturday, April 4, 2026. /// SB Williams

April Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights

Must Be Cow, an all you can eat buffet, is located at

Why this Korean buffet is called ‘Must Be Cow’

A fire burns inside the vacant food court at Sunrise Mall, January 2026

Here’s what’s happened at Sunrise Mall over the last year

A mural on the wall of DarkHeart Brewing painted by "Mammxth"

2025 in review: Snapshots of Citrus Heights through our photographers’ lenses

Business News

New nail salon spa sets soft opening date

Sara Beth Williams

A new nail salon is preparing to open in Citrus Heights on Friday, May 22, and will be offering discounts, raffle prizes and complimentary refreshments during its soft opening celebration…

A 1.6-acre vacant lot off Muth Lane and Oakwood Lane has been listed for sale.

1.6-acre undeveloped lot in Citrus Heights listed for $299K

Roadwork on Greenback Lane to take place through Friday

An office complex on the corner of Auburn Blvd and Twin Oaks Ave. is for sale. // SB Williams

Office complex listed for $2M in Citrus Heights

A sandwich shop was forced to briefly close due to lack of hot water - and was able to reopen within 24 hours.

Citrus Heights sandwich shop closes briefly due to lack of hot water

City Hall

Citrus Heights Council approves $8K ‘America’s 250th anniversary’ mural at City Hall

Citrus Heights City Hall will soon receive a new mural honoring America's 250th anniversary. // CH Sentinel

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New nail salon spa sets soft opening date

Sara Beth Williams–May 21, 2026

A new nail salon is preparing to open in Citrus Heights on Friday, May 22, and will be offering discounts, raffle prizes and complimentary refreshments during its soft opening celebration…

1.6-acre undeveloped lot in Citrus Heights listed for $299K

Sara Beth Williams–May 21, 2026

A 1.62-acre undeveloped vacant lot in Citrus Heights has been listed for sale for $299,000, according to a real estate site Zillow…

Free Memorial Day concert to be held at Veterans Community Center

Sara Beth Williams–May 21, 2026

The Ben Ali Shrine Band will be hosting a free concert in Citrus Heights at the Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights in honor of Memorial Day.

When and where to vote in-person in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–May 21, 2026

Sentinel staff report– As of Saturday, voters in Citrus Heights can now cast their ballots in-person at one of five vote centers that are open through Election Day, March 5…

San Juan Unified seeks input on stricter cell phone policy for schools

Sara Beth Williams–May 19, 2026

The San Juan Unified School District is asking students, families and staff to weigh in on whether the district should expand restrictions on cell phone use to cover the entire…

City Hall

Business of Distinction Award nominations open through Friday

Sara Beth Williams–May 19, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Business of Distinction “Pride of Place” Award, a quarterly recognition program that highlights local businesses making a visible…

City Hall

Letter from the Mayor: Youth leading through service

Sara Beth Williams–May 19, 2026

By MariJane Lopez-Taff, Citrus Heights Mayor– As I continue my monthly focus on service in Citrus Heights, I want to highlight one area especially close to my heart: our youth…

Construction

Roadwork on Greenback Lane to take place through Friday

Sara Beth Williams–May 19, 2026

Drivers traveling along Greenback Lane this week should expect delays as the city begins a roadway improvement project focused on repairing damaged curb and gutter sections…

Police Logs

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: May 7-13

Sara Beth Williams–May 17, 2026

Latest police logs show an increase in 911 hangups and a decrease in animal control calls. Below is a summary of police log incidents from May 7-13, 2026…