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Annual 9/11 memorial event to be held in Citrus Heights

Sentinel staff report– A memorial ceremony to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, will be held at Sylvan Cemetery this Saturday.

Q&A: What’s happening with plans for that pizza drive-thru in Citrus Heights?

Sentinel staff report– Plans for a pizza drive-thru restaurant on Auburn Boulevard were approved by the city’s Planning Commission in 2018, but more than three years later the building still stands empty and a for sale sign has…

City shares update on $23M plan to revitalize Auburn Boulevard corridor

An impressive $23 million in largely grant-funded improvements are planned for Auburn Boulevard, from Rusch Park to the Roseville border.

Citrus Heights artist wins award for neighborhood-inspired painting

By Rylie Friesen- A local artist has been recognized with an award for a painting she says was inspired by a view across the street from her Citrus Heights home.

Kathy Cook funeral

Community gathers to remember Kathy Cook, founder of Citrus Heights marching band

By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights community members gathered at Sylvan Cemetery Thursday morning to remember Kathy Cook, the founder of the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band.

Stan Munoz

Meet Stan Munoz: From retail worker to Citrus Heights community volunteer

When Stan Munoz began his career with JCPenny in the 1960s, a nice suit ranged between $80 to a little over $100, his first home in the area cost less than $20,000, his hourly wage was $1.09 and…

Police Lights, SUV. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

Man causing 2 a.m. disturbance triggers frantic call of break-in to Citrus Heights PD

By Mike Hazlip— Residents in the area of Sunrise Boulevard and Old Auburn Road reported hearing heavy police activity with sirens just after 2 a.m. Friday as officers responded to a call from a resident who said someone…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: students, obituary, rental regulations

Latest local news briefs include plans for an upcoming city study session regarding short-term rental regulations, more than two-dozen San Juan Unified School District students reportedly still being in Afghanistan, and an obituary for an 87-year-old Citrus Heights…

Car show, bridal expo to be held in Citrus Heights this weekend

By Mike Hazlip— Several events are taking place at Sunrise Mall this weekend, after months of reduced activity as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Citrus Heights police investigating report of armed robbery in Kohl’s parking lot

By Mike Hazlip— Police are investigating a report of an armed robbery outside the Citrus Heights Kohl’s store that took place Tuesday afternoon.