Citrus Heights Sentinel

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will meet this Thursday to address topics including potential approval of a $17,000 grant request from the Chamber of Commerce, adjustments to employee retirement contributions, and…

House fire near Citrus Heights border results in death of dog, cat, birds
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights residents on Friday reported seeing a column of smoke near Dewey Drive and Lincoln Oaks Drive as emergency crews blocked off streets in the area due to a home fire…

2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Jan. 11-16
Latest local police logs include reports of shots fired near Brooktree drive, an assault report at Woodside K-8 school on Tuesday morning, a burglary report at the Montage Apartments, and police making a DUI arrest near a liquor…

Citrus Heights business district celebrating 25th anniversary, amid renewal effort
Sentinel staff report– The Sunrise MarketPlace Business Improvement District is marking its 25th anniversary in Citrus Heights with a year-long celebration, while simultaneously navigating a critical renewal process for the district to continue in operation…

Questions remain after death of beloved Citrus Heights gas station barista
By Mike Hazlip— A local business owner, her employees, and customers are in shock after a longtime barista was found dead at…

Citrus Heights couple charged in $1M pandemic relief fraud scheme
Sentinel staff report– A Citrus Heights couple has been indicted on mail fraud and identity theft charges relating to false unemployment claims during the pandemic, according to the U.S. Department of Justice…

Another retailer is calling it quits at Sunrise Mall
Clothing and apparel retailer Tilly’s is the latest pending closure at Sunrise Mall, with the location currently displaying “store closing” signs and a final date of…

Review: TheLiven’s ‘stop procrastination’ plan is next-to-useless
Editorial review– Social media fans scrolling their feed may have recently come across a well-marketed plan from TheLiven, which promises to help the user combat procrastination…

Goodwill says goodbye to Citrus Heights location
After two decades in business at the location, the Goodwill store at Sylvan Corners will be closing its doors forever this month…

Sunrise Mall food court loses two eateries
The exodus continues at the declining Sunrise Mall as several more businesses leave the once-thriving regional mall at the center of Citrus Heights’ retail economy…