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What’s going on with the 56-acre housing development in Citrus Heights?

An expansive, 260-unit housing development and park trails project in Citrus Heights — approved nearly two years ago — was initially expected to have its first homes already built by 2020, but construction activity has been absent from…

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

Citrus Heights City Council members will meet Thursday night for a study session regarding opportunities for housing funding, followed by a regular meeting to vote on items related to street repaving, traffic data collection and a COVID-19 relief…

Discount retailer moving forward with plan to open new Citrus Heights store

A teen-targeted discount retailer is moving forward with plans to open more than 100 new stores nationwide, including one in Citrus Heights.

Police car lights, light bar. Citrus Heights Sentinel. Photo by Luke Otterstad

Two teens arrested after armed robbery in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights police have arrested two brothers, ages 17 and 19, in connection with an armed robbery that occurred near a shopping center at Greenback Lane and San Juan Avenue early Monday morning.

Citrus Heights instructor sentenced to 75 years for sexually abusing children

A 44-year-old Citrus Heights light saber instructor has been sentenced to 75 years to life in prison after pleading no contest last month to seven counts of sexual assault. The incidents involved lewd acts and oral sex with…

Chando’s Tacos finally opens new restaurant in Citrus Heights. They’re hiring too

Sentinel staff report–The long-awaited opening of Chando’s Tacos in Citrus Heights has arrived, with diners seen seated inside the new Sylvan Corners location on Friday, along with “we’re open” signage visible outside. A post on the restaurant’s Facebook…

See the 5 concept designs for development possibilities at Sylvan Corners

Five conceptual designs showing development potential at the currently vacant 11-acre former middle school property at Sylvan Corners were presented to the Citrus Height City Council this spring.

10-year budget forecast for Citrus Heights looks grim

The Citrus Heights City Council earlier this month heard an updated forecast of the city’s budget which shows shortfalls almost every year for the next decade, even with the city receiving a fresh influx of cash when it…

Proposal calls for allowing more outdoor dining in Citrus Heights during COVID-19 crisis

Citrus Heights residents may soon have more choices for dining al fresco as local restaurants may be given a temporary option to use more outdoor space for additional seating…

Three generations of fathers and sons make this Citrus Heights business buzz

The front counter of Citrus Heights Saw & Mower is already buzzing with customers by 9 a.m., some of them waiting since before the doors of the father-and-son business swung open at 7:15 a.m.