Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights hot chicken restaurant gets new name with new owner
By Mike Hazlip— A restaurant known for spicy chicken dishes has a new name and new owner who says he is bringing back some of the Middle-Eastern foods that were once served there…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Aug. 25-31
Latest police logs include an arrest made at Pastor’s Valero gas station after a report of someone brandishing a weapon, another assault report at Mesa Verde High School on Thursday, vandalism at Mariposa Market, and a homeless camp…
‘The Science Wizard’ to perform free show for kids at Citrus Town Center
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Town Center at the corner of Greenback Lane and Sunrise Boulevard will host a free “I Spy Science Party” on Sept. 9, including balloon twisting, crafts, shaved ice and a show from The…
Sylvan Corners scene of heavy police activity on Saturday
Sentinel staff report– Drivers traveling through Sylvan Corners on Saturday evening could see more than half a dozen police units either blocking one lane of traffic on Auburn Boulevard or parking with lights flashing in the Kentucky Fried…
The story behind this long-standing beauty college in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip– When Becky and Charles Hamilton built Citrus Heights Beauty College in 1969, afros, bouffants and pixy cuts were the popular styles of the day while “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies was number one on Billboard’s…
Five things to do in Citrus Heights this August
By Sara Beth Williams– Residents and families looking for a way to close out the end of summer may be interested in several upcoming events for the month of August.
Theatre in the Heights postpones show due to COVID cases
Sentinel staff report– A new comedy slated to debut in Citrus Heights on July 29 was postponed due to several of the cast and crew testing positive for COVID.
Obituary: Joyce Wagner (1926-2022)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Joyce (Myers) Wagner, 95, who passed away on July 6, 2022 after a short illness, surrounded by her grandchildren. Joyce was born November 30, 1926, in Los…
Miller to run for new school board seat in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Steve Miller, who has served on the Citrus Heights City Council since 2005, announced in a news release last week that he will be retiring from the council and running for school board instead.
Citrus Heights Costco once had plans to add more gas pumps. What happened?
By Mike Hazlip— Long lines at the Costco gas station in Citrus Heights have prompted a growing number of complaints in recent months, as higher gas prices drive consumers to lower-priced pumps.
Citrus Heights neighborhoods plan National Night Out events for Aug. 2
By Sara Beth Williams– Every year on the first Tuesday in August, thousands of neighborhoods across the country come together for National Night Out, in an effort to fight crime and build safer communities.
Folsom Palace finally opens new restaurant in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– A new Asian bistro is now open on Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights, following pandemic-related delays.
