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Citrus Heights Police: DUI checkpoint scheduled for Thursday night

The Citrus Heights Police Department announced in a news release that officers plan to conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint on Saturday…

Roller Rink inside Sunrise Rollerland.

Final skating session for Sunrise Rollerland scheduled for March 15

Sunday, March 15 will mark the last day for skating at Sunrise Rollerland, owners say….

Police car lights, light bar. Citrus Heights Sentinel. Photo by Luke Otterstad

Fire at local elementary school in Citrus Heights under investigation

A fire Tuesday evening at Kingswood Elementary School prompted a response from Citrus Heights Police and Sacramento Metropolitan fire crews…

Police investigate early morning death near Antelope Road

An adult male was found dead in the early morning hours on Tuesday morning near Antelope Road and Zenith Drive, police say…

Woman who died in Citrus Heights crash identified

A woman who died after crashing into a utility pole over the weekend in Citrus Heights has been identified as a 33-year-old from Fair Oaks…

The first 8 homes in a 26-home housing project on Sayonara Drive in Citrus Heights are currently under construction, expected to be completed in late spring. // SB Williams

Phase 3 of Sayonara housing project in Citrus Heights to begin accepting applications Feb. 1

Applications for 14 new affordable homes in Citrus Heights will officially open on Feb. 1 as part of Phase 3 of a partnership project between Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento and the City of Citrus Heights…

Hundreds gathered in red Big Day of Service t-shirts for a kickoff rally at Bella Vista, May 17, 2025.

Interest and planning meeting to be held for 2026 Big Day of Service

Planning is underway for the 2026 Big Day of Service, beginning with a community interest meeting scheduled for Jan. 29…

Woman dies after early morning solo vehicle collision with pole

A woman was killed early Sunday morning after her SUV struck a utility pole near the intersection of Greenback Lane and…

A fire burns inside the vacant food court at Sunrise Mall, January 2026

Here’s what’s happened at Sunrise Mall over the last year

By Sara Beth Williams– After a spark of hope for potential redevelopment with a proposal from real estate mogul Ethan Conrad in early 2025, the Sunrise Mall has continued to decline, with stores vacating the mall in clusters.…

SOLD sign, file photo. // CH Sentinel

Citrus Heights makes list of 20 most affordable places to buy a home

A recently released list of the Top 20 most affordable places to buy a home in California put together by real estate site Redfin, listed Citrus Heights and Sacramento among its ranks,..

The Kiwanis Club of Citrus Heights hosts an annual easter egg hunt at Rusch Park each year. // Kiwanis Club of Citrus Heights website

Kiwanis and Soroptimist to host 40th annual Crab Feed

The Kiwanis Club of Citrus Heights and Soroptimist International of Citrus Heights will host their 40th Annual Crab Feed…

Rafa Sauna Lounge is located at 6029 San Juan Ave. // SB Williams

New luxury sauna lounge now open in Citrus Heights

A new sauna and lounge opened last weekend in Citrus Heights, offering residents “luxury wellness” services including a traditional dry sauna and herbal steam room…