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Citrus Heights is on track to get two new fitness clubs

Sentinel staff report– Despite fitness centers taking a significant hit amid forced closures during the pandemic, the industry appears to be on the rebound with two new clubs slated to open in Citrus Heights.

Ash Feeney

Citrus Heights to focus on improving community image, infrastructure

Citrus Heights is on a path for dramatic improvement under the leadership of a new city manager, according to council members who last week spoke highly of a new four-prong approach to tackle key goals over the next…

Memorial held for homeless man hit by vehicle on Greenback Lane

By Mike Hazlip— Three seconds could have made the difference between life and death for Ben Gibson, says homeless advocate Alfred Sanchez. Gibson was killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Greenback Lane on April 13,…

Police Lights, SUV. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

Citrus Heights student killed in shooting at weekend party

A Citrus Heights teen who was shot and killed at a party in Carmichael last weekend was remembered by classmates at Mesa Verde High School.

New beauty, fashion store opens in Citrus Heights shopping center

A new business now occupies the vacant commercial space once home to Payless shoe store in the Kohl’s shopping center on Greenback Lane near San Juan Avenue.

Police: Rumor that second gunman has died in Birdcage shooting is untrue

Claims circulating on social media that a second gunman later died after a fatal May 23 shooting on Birdcage Street have been deemed to be misinformation, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: SMUD outage, obituary, sales tax proposal

Latest local news briefs include a power outage affecting over one thousand residents in Citrus Heights, the passing of a 60-year resident, and criticism of a new county sales tax proposal.

Price Drop: Citrus Heights housing market slows down

By Mike Hazlip— More and more homes in Citrus Heights and the Sacramento region are seeing reductions in prices from original list price, as interest rates rise and the housing market begins to cool.

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Want to vote in person? Here’s 5 locations in Citrus Heights

Sentinel staff report– With Election Day approaching on Tuesday, voters in Citrus Heights can already cast their ballots in person at the Citrus Heights Community Center, with four additional vote centers opening up this Saturday.

Pastor's Valero gas station

Theft suspect arrested after crashing into Citrus Heights gas station

By Mike Hazlilp— Police arrested a man after he led officers on a weekend chase in Citrus Heights, ending with a collision into a light pole at Pastor’s Valero gas station.