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LETTERS: Housing at Sylvan Corners, EV chargers

Latest letters from Sentinel readers include comments regarding the City Council’s 3-2 vote against a housing development proposed at Sylvan Corners, as well as a response to a guest opinion column on mandating EV charging stations…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Oct. 13-19

Sentinel staff report– Latest police logs include a 1 a.m. traffic stop on Antelope Road leading to an arrest for a prior warrant, a homeless camp reported near Pizza Hut, a pair of domestic violence arrests, and a…

What’s next for Sylvan Corners?

By Mike Hazlip— The City Council’s surprise 3-2 vote denying a 94-home development at Sylvan Corners leaves questions over the future of the property…

Two Citrus Heights homes over $800k see multiple price drops

By Lily Tu– Two single-family homes in Citrus Heights with list prices over $800,000 have seen recent price drops, as the market sees demand falling amid rising interest rates…

Benji's Woodfire Pizza is open at 7530 Auburn Blvd., in Citrus Heights. // CH Sentinel

Benji’s Woodfire Pizza: new pizzeria to open on Auburn Blvd

Sentinel staff report– Drivers traveling along Auburn Boulevard may have noticed new signage outside a recently renovated strip mall announcing a new pizzeria, slated to open in November…

Guest Opinion: Stunned by council’s vote against 94-home project

By Bill Van Duker– Last Friday morning I was stunned to learn of the City Council vote that denied the Sylvan Corners subdivision project. And after reviewing the tape of the Council meeting, I was appalled at the…

Howl-o-Ween

Howl-o-Ween parade, festival happening this weekend

Sentinel staff report– A portion of Auburn Boulevard will be shut down Saturday morning as the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band hosts its annual pet-themed “Howl-o-Ween” parade and harvest festival…

Spring Carnival

Fall carnival coming to Sunrise Mall Oct. 20-29th

Sentinel staff report– Setup has begun in the Sunrise Mall parking lot for Brass Ring Amusements annual Fall Carnival, which is slated to begin Friday and continue through Oct. 29 this year…

Citrus Heights Rite Aid on chopping block after corporate bankruptcy

By Mike Hazlip— The Rite Aid store on Sunrise Boulevard near Madison Avenue is on a list of locations slated for closure, after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection over the weekend…

Man faces 580 years in prison after investigation by CHPD, Sheriff’s Dept

By Mike Hazlip— An investigation that began when a babysitter overheard a child victim talking about sexual conduct in 2020 has led to the conviction of a 37-year-old man on multiple counts of sexual assault involving seven children…