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Police pursuit in Citrus Heights ends near city limit; suspect still at large

By Mike Hazlip— A police pursuit of a stolen vehicle Tuesday night ended just outside the city limits of Citrus Heights, near Antelope Road and Roseville Road…

Shoplifting suspect at Sunrise Mall charged with assaulting guard

By Mike Hazlip— Police on Memorial Day weekend arrested a woman who allegedly stole merchandise from the Macy’s store at Sunrise Mall and then assaulted a guard…

Mayor Tim Schaefer, front right, sits with other city leaders and residents during a Memorial Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery on May 29, 2023. // M. Hazlip

Citrus Heights residents, leaders gather for Memorial Day ceremony

By Mike Hazlip– Citrus Heights residents and community leaders gathered at Sylvan Cemetery on Monday for a ceremony remembering service members who died in the line of duty…

Owner Ildiko Carpenter stands with her husband inside her thrift shop, Kelsee's Purse. // M. Hazlip

Citrus Heights thrift store struggles to stay open after flooding, issues

By Mike Hazlip— Kelsee’s Purse thrift store opened on Sunrise Boulevard in late 2018 to benefit those experiencing homelessness, but owner Ildiko Carpenter says recent maintenance issues along with nearby construction have made it difficult to keep the…

Report: Citrus Heights ended up with $3.6M surplus, despite projected shortfalls

Sentinel staff report– Despite dire projections of shortfalls and cuts to police amid the coronavirus pandemic and budget discussions, a financial update presented to the City Council last week shows Citrus Heights concluded the last fiscal year with…

Planet Fitness

More changes underway at Copperwood Square in Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— Demolition work inside the former Hometown Buffet at 7016 Sunrise Blvd. is almost complete, as part of the latest changes at the Copperwood Square shopping plaza in Citrus Heights.

Citrus Heights council approves significant green waste fee increase

By Mike Hazlip— Following a split vote from the City Council last week, Citrus Heights’ historically low waste collection fees appear set to significantly increase starting mid-next year as a result of a new state-mandated organic waste collection…

Farmers market, holiday craft show happening this weekend at Sunrise Mall

Sentinel staff report– A holiday craft show promising more than 50 vendors is slated to take place outside Sunrise Mall this Saturday and Sunday, in conjunction with a weekly farmer’s market.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Protest, redistricting, obituary

Latest local news briefs include protesters demonstrating against a “Trunk or Treat” event at Celtic Cross Presbyterian Church, input sought on redrawing Sacramento County supervisor district lines, and an obituary of a San Juan High School alumna.

Realtor’s Column: How were October home sales in Citrus Heights? Not too scary

By Beth Moran– Now that the eviction moratorium has expired, how has that impacted home sales in our area?

Citrus Heights council votes to support choice in vaccine mandate controversy

Following discussion and last-minute wording changes on Thursday, the Citrus City Council voted 4-1 to support a resolution officially “expressing support for citizens’ individual rights and choice as it relates to the COVID-19 vaccine.”

Wyatt Ranch

New 23-home subdivision taking shape in Citrus Heights

Framing is up for some of the first homes as construction of a new 23-home subdivision in Citrus Heights begins to take shape off Sunrise Boulevard.