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Citrus Heights couple passes away within a week of eachother

By Mike Hazlip— Theodore Slauson and his wife Janet were among thousands of military families who settled in sleepy suburbs like Citrus Heights in the 1970s. They remained residents for five decades, until their passing last month.

Construction to begin this year on new 2.9-mile trail in Citrus Heights

Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is moving forward with plans for constructing a new multi-use trail that will connect multiple parks, schools and residential areas in the northeastern part of the city.

Meet this homegrown Citrus Heights entrepreneur

Born and raised in Citrus Heights, 41-year-old Christina DeCelle has plenty of experience as an entrepreneur, owning or co-owning more than a few businesses in the region.

San Juan Unified to expand to 4 days of in-person learning

Sentinel staff report– Schools in Citrus Heights and across the San Juan Unified School District will expand in-person learning options to four-days-a-week beginning April 26, the district announced on Tuesday.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: crepes, West Nile Virus, obituary

Latest news briefs include an update on West Nile Virus activity in Citrus Heights, a popular local eatery planning to expand to a third location, and the death of a longtime resident.

Citrus Heights City Hall at night

Citrus Heights to receive estimated $15.9M in federal COVID relief funds

Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is slated to receive an estimated $15.9 million from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan passed by congress this year.

Discussion during Citrus Heights budget meeting gets heated

Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council met Thursday evening for a special budget study session, which included a contentious exchange between several council members and the city manager.

Police Lights, SUV. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

Helicopter assists in stolen vehicle pursuit through Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— Sounds of police sirens and a helicopter could be heard streaking through Citrus Heights Wednesday night, as a stolen vehicle sped through the city. Sacramento County Sheriff’s Sergeant Kionna Rowe told The Sentinel in a…

Jayna Karpinski-Costa

Guest Column: What dog owners need to know about mosquitoes and heartworm

By Jayna Karpinski-Costa– By now everyone has been told to drain standing water to prevent mosquito breeding and hopefully lower the incidence of the diseases they transmit.

Metro Fire: Cause of Citrus Heights apartment fire ‘undetermined,’ but not suspicious

Sentinel staff report– The cause of an apartment fire in Citrus Heights that damaged four units and killed a dog on Thursday has been deemed “undetermined” by Metro Fire.