Citrus Heights Sentinel
Two more retailers leaving Sunrise Mall, amid talk of more to follow
By Mike Hazlip— After decades in business, two more chain retail stores are making the 2023 shopping season their last at Sunrise Mall…
Waste pickup for Citrus Heights residents to be delayed by one day, thru Jan. 6
Sentinel staff report– Due to trash and recycling pickup being cancelled on both Christmas and New Year’s Day, the City of Citrus Heights and Republic Services are advising residents that all waste collection containers will be picked up…
New Citrus Heights business owner shares his journey from drugs to faith
Andray Mikayelyan, who opened Benji’s Woodfire Pizza on Auburn Boulevard earlier this month, says his life growing up in Citrus Heights was once filled with anger, brokenness and trouble-making…
Citrus Heights homeless assistance nonprofit receives $10k donation
A local organization is stepping up to help the community in the ongoing wake of the closure of…
Want to save some money on your trash bill? Here’s how
By Mike Hazlip— Amid recent hikes in waste disposal rates, Citrus Heights residents looking to shave a few dollars off their garbage bill have several options from service provider Republic Services…
Citrus Heights discount retailer re-brands with new name. Here’s why
By Mike Hazlip— A discount wholesale business that opened in the former Smart and Final building has changed its name from Charity Shop to The Discount Store…
Public hearing to be held for proposed Starbucks on Auburn Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Planning Commission this week is set to review a proposal to build a new Starbucks at the edge of the city limit…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday to vote on whether to approve a $20,000 grant request to fund more public murals, consider a $60,000 contract, and…
Citrus Heights council divided over next step for education committee
By Sara Beth Williams– Next steps for the newly formed Citrus Heights Education Committee are up in the air after a stalled 2-2 vote over the committee’s proposed…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: April 28-May 4
Latest incident logs released by Citrus Heights police include a burglary reported at Kinder Care Learning Center, alleged drug activity at Woodside K-8 resulting in a report being taken and an arrest made after reports of criminal threats…
Oakland man arrested in Citrus Heights in connection with Bay Area murder
By Mike Hazlip— An Oakland man wanted in connection with an April 23 shooting in El Cerrito was arrested in Citrus Heights Wednesday, May 3, authorities said…
Citrus Heights teacher named among top 5 ‘all-star’ finalists; could win $30k
By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights high school teacher Shana Pitts has been named by NBC Sports Bay Area as one of five finalists for the 2023 All-Star Teacher Award, which could result in her winning a $30,000…
