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Transient arrested in Citrus Heights after New Year’s Day stabbing

By Mike Hazlip— A man wanted for attempted murder in a stabbing on Sunday was arrested in Citrus Heights on Tuesday, a media release by the Placer County Sheriff said.

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Two Citrus Heights residents arrested after Placer County traffic stop

By Mike Hazlip— Two people from Citrus Heights were arrested on firearm, drug and other charges, following a traffic stop in an unincorporated area of Placer County, according to a news release from authorities on Wednesday.

Charter school slated for Citrus Heights changes course for mystery site

By Sara Beth Williams– Plans to construct a new charter school on a vacant lot off Antelope Road in Citrus Heights have shifted.

22 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2022

Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights welcomed many new businesses over the past year, including new restaurants, retailers, service shops and fitness centers. Below is a list of 22 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2022, which The…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Flooding, obituary, City Hall

Latest local news briefs include heavy rains prompting reports of flooding, an obituary for a local orthodontist, and City Hall news.

Roof Leak: Buckets set up inside Citrus Heights Walmart to catch rain

By Sara Beth Williams– During heavy weekend rains, the Walmart Supercenter in Citrus Heights could be seen littered with buckets and tubs to collect water from leaks in the store’s roof.

Citrus Heights nonprofit’s rental assistance program aims to prevent homelessness

By Sara Beth Williams– Federal COVID-19 relief funding will provide the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) with a significant financial boost in 2023, helping the nonprofit expand its rental assistance program to help keep people from…

Rotating winter shelter for Citrus Heights homeless to begin Jan. 1

By Mike Hazlip— An eight-week winter shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Citrus Heights is set to begin on Sunday, Jan. 1, organizers say.

Citrus Heights police arrest 5 after Christmas Eve theft from Old Navy

Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department said officers were able to stop five suspects after they allegedly stole more than $6,000 in merchandise.

Citrus Heights coffee drive-thru closes amid plans for new Starbucks

By Mike Hazlip— The Java Detour coffee drive-thru on Auburn Boulevard near Interstate 80 has shuttered its doors, as plans for a new Starbucks to be built on the site await review.