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Citrus Heights News Briefs: Holiday Cheer, fitness club, tobacco ban

Latest local news briefs include video highlights from a police gift-drop to children on Sayonara Way, local impacts of Prop 31’s ban on flavored tobacco, the sale of a fitness club in Citrus Heights, and upcoming holiday closures…

Nativity scene, manger scene, Citrus Heights

Guest Opinion: What’s with the virgin birth and Christmas?

By Michael Bullington– As the City of Citrus Heights slows its engines of commerce, the hustle and bustle of government and the rush of everyday life, what better time to reflect on the reason for the season?

New toy store opens in Sunrise Mall

By Mike Hazlip— A toy store is the newest tenant at Sunrise mall, opening just a month before the Christmas shopping season.

Sue Frost, supervisor

Guest Opinion: What you should know about the Sac County jail vote

By Supervisor Sue Frost– You may have seen some news recently about a controversial vote at the Board of Supervisors involving a debate between releasing more inmates and expanding the current jail facility which serves all municipalities in…

Former Sears buildings at Sunrise Mall listed for sale by new owner

By Mike Hazlip— Just one month after acquiring the former Sears property at Sunrise Mall, commercial real estate mogul Ethan Conrad has listed the buildings for a combined total of nearly $20 million. An option to lease is…

Six top Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights for 2022

Sentinel staff report– Creative and custom Christmas light displays have once again popped up around Citrus Heights, as residents celebrate the holidays with decorated yards and rooftops.

Bells are ringing now through Christmas at Sylvan Cemetery

Sentinel staff report– Christmas carols can be heard playing from the bell tower at Sylvan Cemetery this season.

Citrus Heights launches new ‘Beautification Crew’ to clean up city

Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights already has seen a reduction of more than two tons of litter and debris from across the city, thanks to nearly $1 million in federal pandemic relief funds going towards a newly launched…

Grand Oaks Shopping Center

Grand Oaks Shopping Center welcomes two new businesses

By Sara Beth Williams– The Grand Oaks Plaza on Auburn Boulevard is seeing new business activity, with two new businesses opening their doors and one business opening up to the public for the first time in almost a…

Citrus Heights-opoly offers local spin on popular board game

By Mike Hazlip— If you’re looking for a last-minute gift idea or have ever wanted to own the Sunrise Mall Farmer’s Market or buy up City Hall, then a Citrus Heights-themed board game that’s popped up at several…