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Citrus Heights has a new mayor, vice mayor for 2024

Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday unanimously selected a new mayor and vice mayor from among their ranks to serve one-year terms in 2024…

Check out these top Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights for 2023

Sentinel staff report– Decorated yards and Christmas lights are again on display in various neighborhoods all across Citrus Heights, as residents celebrate the season with lights and other decor…

Veterans group awarded for bringing Vietnam Memorial Wall to Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights veterans group on Tuesday received the annual “Stones 21” award for their efforts to bring The Wall That Heals to the city…

Suspect accused of dragging deputy arrested in Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— A 31-year-old suspect in an incident that injured two sheriff’s deputies was arrested in Citrus Heights just hours after it began, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday…

What’s going on with plans for a new Sonic on Antelope Road?

By Mike Hazlip— Recent activity has been observed on a vacant lot on Antelope Road located just outside of Citrus Heights that is slated to become a gas station and Sonic location…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council is slated to hold its final meeting of 2023 this Thursday, with items on the agenda including a three-year pavement plan for residential streets, potential property acquisition on Sylvan Road,…

Citrus Heights Education Committee to present findings to council

A half-year after forming a limited-term education committee to look into the feasibility of Citrus Heights forming its own school district, the City Council has yet to receive a presentation of findings from the group…

Police Lights, SUV. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

Police make arrest after armed robbery, attempted car-jacking in Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— A 32-year-old man is in custody after an armed robbery and attempted car jacking in the Copperwood Square parking lot over the weekend…

What’s with the roadwork on Auburn Blvd in Citrus Heights?

Sentinel staff report– Lane closures and extensive PG&E work on Auburn Boulevard are finally coming to an end, as the utility company winds up its work…

CHWD releases new video highlighting record-breaking local pumpkin

Sentinel staff report– “Thanks to water, there’s a new record.” That’s the message in a new 70-second video created by the Citrus Heights Water District…