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LETTERS: Sunrise Mall, sports complex, homeless shelter, housing

The latest Letters to the Editor discuss future plans for Sunrise Mall, with one resident supporting a new sports complex, another supporting affordable housing, and another rejecting…

Q&A: What’s going on with the old gas station on Auburn Boulevard?

An old gas station once proposed to become a quick-serve pizza restaurant almost a decade ago sold last year after plans were in limbo for some time, city officials said…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: March 5-11

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a decrease in animal control calls, and an increase in disturbances. Below are the latest police incident logs from March 5-11, 2026…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Jan 29-Feb 4

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a drop in animal control calls and an increase in code enforcement and traffic accidents…

A new signal light has been constructed on Auburn Blvd. // SB Williams

Why is the city installing another stoplight on Auburn Boulevard?

Residents traveling along Auburn Boulevard near the northern city limits have been asking a common question in recent months: Why is the city installing another stoplight so close to two existing ones?

Eight students who said they were from Casa Roble High School were observed standing on the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane with protest signs on Friday, Jan. 30. // CH Sentinel

School District issues statement regarding student protests against ICE

High school students were observed participating in protests at prominent Citrus Heights intersections on Friday, Jan. 30, amid other demonstrations reported at various locations throughout the region…

Sweet Music Studio Cafe held a grand opening on Friday, with a ribbon cutting and live music. Jan. 23, 2026. // SB Williams

Nine live music venues in Citrus Heights

Whether you’re looking for acoustic tunes over coffee or a high-energy night out with friends, here’s a roundup of local favorites to check out…

Kohl's in Citrus Heights is located at 6135 San Juan Ave.

Retail building on prominent corner in Citrus Heights sells for $8.2M

Part of a shopping center on a prominent corner in Citrus Heights was recently purchased for $8.2 million.

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Adult male dies after medical emergency near local skate park

An adult male died after suffering an unknown medical emergency while at Rusch Park near the skate park, officials say.

12 winners of Republic Services' annual calendar poster contest gathered for a photo after being honored at the Citrus Heights City Council meeting, Jan. 28, 2026. // City of Citrus Heights

Twelve Students from Citrus Heights schools featured in Republic Services 2026 calendar

The Citrus Heights City Council celebrated 12 winners of the annual Republic Services calendar poster contest on Wednesday, Jan. 28, giving each student winner an opportunity to showcase their winning artwork in a photo with the mayor…

Byer's Gymnastics received the Civic Heights Business Distinction Award in the fall of 2025. // City of Citrus Heights

Deadline to nominate ‘legacy’ Business Distinction award approaching

Nomination submissions for the upcoming Legacy Business of Distinction Award for businesses in Citrus Heights that have existed for 15 years or more will be closing on Feb. 6.

Wild and Fly Fitness has been nominated for a Business of Distinction: Civic Heights Award.

First meeting of Auburn Boulevard business coalition planned for this month

After several years of dormant activity and failed attempts at collaboration, businesses on Auburn Boulevard will soon have the ability to come together under the leadership of Wild and Fly Fitness founder Wendy Fuentes.