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Sunrise Mall features socially distanced Santa this year

Photos with Santa are a little different this year at Sunrise Mall.

Driver arrested after rollover collision on Sunrise Blvd

By Mike Hazlip—Citrus Heights police officers arrested a 22-year-old male for felony DUI at the scene of a rollover collision at Sunrise Boulevard and Larwin Drive Saturday night. Citrus Heights Police Lt. Michael Wells told The Sentinel officers…

Six must-see Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights

Sentinel staff report– For those looking for some of the best Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights, here’s six of the top displays in town for 2020.

Guest Column: Struggling businesses need relief, not fines

By Supervisor Sue Frost– The past nine months have been a roller coaster for all of us.

Citrus Heights council picks new mayor, vice mayor in split 3-2 vote

In an unusual 3-2 vote Thursday night the Citrus Heights City Council voted for Steve Miller and Porsche Middleton to serve one-year terms as the city’s mayor and vice mayor, respectively.

Plans progress for new 34,000-square-foot church building on Auburn Blvd.

After several years of talk, formal plans are moving ahead for a proposed 3-plus acre church campus on Auburn Boulevard across from Rusch Park.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: stolen vehicle, casino closure, house fire

Latest local news briefs include Stones Gambling Hall closing its outdoor gaming area to follow the latest regional health order, police reuniting a stolen vehicle with its owner and an early morning house fire sending a resident to…

Police Lights, SUV. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

Trio released after alleged attempted burglary in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights police responded to a report of an attempted residential break-in shortly after midnight on Thursday, detaining three individuals for questioning before releasing them.

City’s drive-thru holiday event in Citrus Heights draws hundreds of cars

Adapting to unusual times amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Citrus Heights Police Department on Thursday collaborated with City Hall to create a drive-thru “Miracle on Fountain Square” event for residents to enjoy.

Boarded-up Burger King to become new Popeyes chicken restaurant

By Mike Hazlip—A Hayward-based franchisee has submitted an application to convert the former Burger King at 8030 Greenback Ln. into a Popeyes chicken restaurant. A design review permit application shows the 1-acre parcel between Arcadia Drive and Sunrise…