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Sunrise MarketPlace reports 12% drop in crime; announces more patrols

By Mike Hazlip— Sunrise MarketPlace, the city’s largest business district, on Friday announced a double-digit drop in crime this year and also released details of a new pilot program that has added more private security in the Sunrise-Greenback…

The story behind this popular Mexican restaurant in Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— Felipe’s Mexican Restaurant has been part of Citrus Heights for decades, and the family that owns the business say they plan to keep serving customers for the foreseeable future.

36 tons of hazardous waste to be removed from city-owned Sylvan Corners site

Sentinel staff report– An estimated 36 tons of hazardous waste and 190 tons of additional waste will be excavated and removed from an 11-acre city-owned lot at Sylvan Corners, following an environmental report documenting soil contamination at the…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: collision, DUI Checkpoint results, obituary

Latest local news briefs include results from a Friday night DUI checkpoint held on Auburn Boulevard, a vehicle colliding with several trees on Greenback Lane and the Police Department sharing video highlights from its holiday gift drop.

SMUD, smart meter

Deadline is Monday to file for unclaimed SMUD checks

Thousands of customers with unclaimed money from the Sacramento Municipal Utility District have until Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. before the funds will become the property of SMUD.

Hit-and-run driver damages Citrus Heights fire station

The Metro Fire station on Grand Oaks Avenue near Auburn Boulevard was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday night, causing damage to a living room where firefighters were sitting inside.

Kelsee's Purse Thrift shop

‘Secret Santa’ surprises struggling thrift shop with new signage

By Mike Hazlip— Despite being partially hidden behind temporary construction fencing, business has picked up at a thrift store at 7044 Sunrise Blvd. after a banner recently appeared to direct traffic to the struggling shop.

Citrus Heights city manager selection process nears completion

Sentinel staff report– A pair of closed session meetings relating to the appointment of a new city manager will be held on Friday and Saturday this week, according to agendas posted Wednesday on the city’s website.

Donations pour in to support Citrus Heights families with hardships

By Mike Hazlip— Tuesday wrapped up the donation period for “Operation Holiday Cheer,” an effort to bring some relief and joy to families in Citrus Heights who experienced a recent hardship.

Winter Shelter, Messiah Lutheran Church

Rotating homeless shelter to begin Dec. 26 in Citrus Heights; volunteers sought

By Mike Hazlip— Citing a decline in volunteers amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers of a rotating winter homeless shelter in Citrus Heights are seeking to enlist more help in preparation for the shelter opening later this month.