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Greenhouse plant seedlings. Photo by Luke Otterstad

Citrus Heights organic garden to host 2nd annual plant sale

The Sylvan Ranch Community Garden will be holding its yearly Plant Sale next month, with organizers inviting the public to come see what’s been growing in their newly built greenhouse — and hopefully pick up a plant or…

Citrus Heights police DUI checkpoint. Photo by Luke Otterstad

Police: Greenback DUI Checkpoint nets 2 arrests, 30 citations

A “Friday the 13th” DUI Checkpoint at Greenback Lane and Birdcage Street resulted in screening of 920 vehicles, with police arresting two for drug-related DUIs and 30 being cited for various violations, according to a sergeant with the…

Planning commission MOB city hall proposal. Photo by Luke Otterstad

Planning Commission votes 5-1 for new hall & MOB; lawsuit threatened

Updated Mar. 12, 3:48 p.m.– Despite the threat of litigation from a resident group Wednesday night, the Citrus Heights Planning Commission voted 5-1 in favor of recommending the city council approve a proposal to tear down the existing…

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

Shooting: Citrus Heights police arrest man on murder charges

Updated Mar. 9, 10:15 a.m. — Citrus Heights police said a suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on Greenback Lane Friday, according to a press release sent out this afternoon. The 34-year-old male suspect…

Citrus Heights Community Marching Band

Citrus Heights Marching Band to host dinner event March 21

Offering a night of spaghetti, music and raffle drawings, the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band will be hosting its annual Spaghetti Dinner on March 21 at the Community Center. Entertainment is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. with…

Citrus Heights City Hall design

Planning Commission to consider proposed new city hall, MOB

Updated Mar. 9, 10:26 a.m. — Beginning with a Planning Commission hearing on Wednesday, a final decision is set to take place this month on the proposal to move city hall and allow Dignity Health to construct a…

Bubbie's Love Bistro, kosher-style deli, restaurant in Citrus Heights. Photo by Luke Otterstad

Local Food Review: Bubbie’s offers some kosher-style love

If you’re in the mood for a hearty breakfast with some distinctive cultural flavor, we recently discovered Bubbie’s Love Bistro serving it up daily at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Antelope Road…

Citrus Heights RadioShack closes after company files for bankruptcy

Lights were off, shelves were empty and phone rang unanswered this week, as the RadioShack on Greenback Lane officially closed its doors for the final time — the result of bankruptcy terms the corporation filed in court February…

pedestrian walk sign, Citrus Heights Sentinel

City extends online survey deadline for Pedestrian Master Plan

Have concerns about walking or biking in Citrus Heights? The City says it still wants to hear from you. As part of developing a Pedestrian Master Plan, the City is actively seeking community input through an online survey…

Police: SWAT responds to domestic violence call; arrest made

Citrus Heights police said a SWAT team was called out and a 31-year-old man was arrested on domestic violence charges Monday, after the alleged victim was sent to the hospital from injuries…