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Security guard accused of trying to run over homeless man

A security guard allegedly drove his patrol vehicle at a man living behind a Citrus Heights shopping center, according to a witness and police report…

Interested in a career in public works? Check out this May 18 event

Citrus Heights is set to host its second annual Public Works Showcase and Career/Education Fair next month at Van Maren Park…

Citrus Heights council votes 4-1 to oppose AB 742, police K-9 bill

By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights City Council voted earlier this month to officially oppose proposed state legislation aimed at preventing the use of police K-9s for arrest or crowd control…

This Citrus Heights shopping center has welcomed three new businesses since June 15

It didn’t take long after California officially fully re-opened on June 15 for several new businesses to open in Citrus Heights.

Free catalytic converter etching in Citrus Heights this weekend

By Mike Hazlip— In an effort to combat a surge in thefts from vehicles, the Citrus Heights Police Department has announced a free catalytic converter etching event this weekend at a local auto repair shop.

City releases 289-page draft plan to transform Sunrise Mall

Sentinel staff report– After more than a year in the making, the City of Citrus Heights on Tuesday released a long-awaited draft “Specific Plan” detailing the city’s vision to revitalize the nearly 100-acre Sunrise Mall location.

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How will Citrus Heights spend its $15.6M in federal COVID relief funds?

Sentinel staff report– How Citrus Heights will be spending its allocation of $15.6 million in one-time federal relief funds was the topic of a live-streamed Zoom interview hosted by the city on Wednesday.

Citrus Heights mayor shares update on city manager hiring process

Sentinel staff report– Citing an interest in transparency and concern about misinformation, Citrus Heights Mayor Steve Miller provided an update during Thursday’s council meeting on the city’s search for a new city manager.

Citrus Heights Letters: roaming rabbits, cat feces, city salaries, fireworks

Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers discuss rabbits at Sylvan Oaks Library, problems with cat feces, fireworks policy, and city manager salary comparisons.

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Citrus Heights man involved in deadly collision near Tahoe

By Mike Hazlip— A 20-year-old Citrus Heights man was one of five people injured in a deadly collision involving three vehicles on U.S. Highway 50 Thursday.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, coronavirus, charity, event

Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights council member testing positive for COVID-19, the passing of a 98-year-old longtime resident, an upcoming meet-and-greet with local officials, and more.

New drive-thru taking shape on Greenback Lane outside Hobby Lobby

By Mike Hazlip— A new chicken fingers drive-thru is quickly taking shape in the parking lot of Hobby Lobby on Greenback Lane.