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Fencing, landscaping project completed at Holy Family Catholic Church

By Mike Hazlip— Drivers traveling along Old Auburn Road can now see new landscaping, security fencing and ADA access improvements, after a months-long project at Holy Family Catholic Church has concluded…

Citrus Heights police awarded $2.7M grant for cameras to combat retail theft

By Mike Hazlip— In response to a statewide rise in brazen retail theft, the Citrus Heights Police Department has been awarded a state grant aimed at reducing organized retail theft in the area, with funds to go toward…

A Sacramento County Sheriff's Department deputy walks towards a home on the 8400 block of Pitalo Way in Cit rus Heights on Sept. 26, 2023. // M. Hazlip

Internet crimes task force serves warrant at Citrus Heights home

By Mike Hazlip— Few details are available after multiple law enforcement agencies served a warrant at a residence near the northeastern border of Citrus Heights on Tuesday morning…

Q&A: When is Chuze Fitness going to open in Citrus Heights?

By Mike Hazlip— Although plans were initially slated for an earlier opening date, Citrus Heights’ newest fitness center is set to open early October.

Citrus Heights Rotary Club seeks applicants for foreign exchange program

By Mike Hazlip— High school students in Citrus Heights have an opportunity to study abroad through participation in an exchange student program coordinated by the Rotary Club.

CHPD: ‘Person of interest’ arrested in window-smash incidents

Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police said in a news release on Friday that a “person of interest” has been arrested in connection with a series of window-smash incidents at area businesses, with damage totaling more than half-a-million…

Here’s what $600k can currently buy you in Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— Rising interest rates are putting sellers in a tough spot to drop prices, as buyers are facing monthly payments hundreds of dollars more than a few months ago. Real estate listing sites show the typical…

Local cuisine to celebrate Nigerian Independence Day at Sunrise Mall

By Sara Beth Williams– A local restaurant that recently re-located to the Sunrise Mall food court will host an all-day Nigerian Independence Day celebration this Saturday, Oct. 1.

New superintendent appointed for San Juan Unified School District

By Sara Beth Williams– The San Juan Unified School District Board of Education on Tuesday named a new successor to replace outgoing superintendent Kent Kern. Melissa Bassanelli, the district’s current deputy superintendent of schools and programs, was unanimously…

Sept. 30 is officially Henry Tingle Day in Citrus Heights. Here’s why

Sentinel staff report– Friday is “Henry Tingle Day” in Citrus Heights, following a formal vote by the City Council in 2016 to make Sept. 30 a day to honor former City Manager Henry Tingle who led the city…

Citrus Heights police arrest 3 after report of shots fired near FoodMaxx

Citrus Heights police officers responded to a reported shooting near FoodMaxx early Monday morning, leading to the arrest of three suspects.

Homeless Navigator

Latest count shows just 89 homeless people in Citrus Heights. Is it accurate?

By Mike Hazlip— Sacramento County’s 2022 Point-In-Time (PIT) count tallying the number of people living on the streets of Citrus Heights and across the county was released over the summer, but advocates say the numbers reported are far…