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Homes located in the housing development at Antelope Road and Turner Court. // CH Sentinel

Police detective shares tips to prevent home break-ins

Citrus Heights Police recently shared home safety tips at a meeting with Neighborhood Areas 7, 8, and 9, and provided a list of actionable ways residents can help prevent porch pirates and break-ins…

A map showing the outlined vacant plots on Sayonara Drive where 26 new houses are to be constructed over three years. // City of Citrus Heights

Phase 2 of Sayonara housing project in Citrus Heights to begin accepting applications

Applications for eight new affordable homes in Citrus Heights will officially open on Aug. 8, as part of Phase 2 of a partnership project between Habitat for Humanity and the City of Citrus Heights.

A local family is selling its family owned gas station.

Citrus Heights businessman selling local family-owned gas station

After 50 years, the Pastor family announced they are selling Pastor’s Valero, according to an announcement by the family on social media…

Nonfiction Author Ray Juarez Jr. holds his latest book, "Homeless by Choice: A memoir of Love, Hate, and Forgiveness." // Courtesy of Ray Juarez Jr. PR team

‘Homeless by Choice’ author to host book signing in Citrus Heights

By Sara Beth Williams– Nonfiction author Roy Juarez, Jr. is coming to Citrus Heights on Friday, Aug. 1, for a book signing at Barnes & Noble in the Marketplace at Birdcage. The event is part of his statewide…

Nation's Giant Burgers is awaiting a new sign on the front of its building.

Aging sign falls off front of popular Citrus Heights burger spot

A burger restaurant is awaiting new front facade signage following the collapse of the previous sign last week….

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: July 17-23

Latest police logs show a decrease in overall incidents, including fireworks and incidents of violence and threats…

Sunrise Mall

Clothing store leaves Sunrise Mall, future uncertain

After closing in 2023 and then reopening in the spring of 2024, the Underground Clothing Connection has officially vacated Sunrise Mall…

Kathy Morris, right, stands near a table set up at C-Bar-C Park on Aug. 2, for National Night Out. // M. Hazlip

Citrus Heights neighborhoods plan National Night Out events for 2025

In Citrus Heights this year, there are several registered National Night Out events throughout the city…

Sunrise Christian Food Ministry volunteers

Community Nonprofit grant applications now open

The City of Citrus Heights is now accepting applications for its Non-Profit Community Support Fund, with a total of $150,000 available for nonprofits who serve Citrus Heights residents.

A photo showing mill and fill work on Antelope Road. // City of Citrus Heights

Roadwork taking place on Old Auburn Road

Road work on sections of Old Auburn Road in Citrus Heights began on July 21 and will continue through August 1, according to the city.