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LETTER: Why not move Citrus Heights police station to Sunrise Mall?

Submitted by William Ferris– Why don’t the Citrus Heights City Council quit making plans for the Sunrise Mall Shopping center and put..

A local gas station at the corner of Sunrise Blvd. and Old Auburn Road is for sale. // SB Williams

Local gas station hits market with $11.5M price tag

A gas station previously owned by a prominent local businessman in Citrus Heights and then taken over by ARCO AM/PM last fall, has been listed for sale with a price tag exceeding $11 million…

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Why this Korean buffet is called ‘Must Be Cow’

To find out the inspiration behind the unique name of the restaurant, The Sentinel staff sat down with Must Be Cow General Manager Andy Le…

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Citrus Heights to launch free ‘Chip Chip Hooray’ pet microchipping events

The Citrus Heights Police Department’s Animal Services Division is helping local residents keep their pets safe through three free pet microchipping events…

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Suspect still at large after midnight robbery on the border

An armed robbery occurred just after midnight on Thursday morning at a fast food restaurant on the border of Citrus Heights…

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Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?

The agenda includes a closed session regarding real property negotiations and anticipated litigation, public hearings on Community Development Block Grant funding and building code updates…

Veteran Kermit Schayltz (left) and Scott Miller (right) in American Canyon setting up the Traveling Wall in September, 2025. // Courtesy of Kermit Schayltz

This veteran proves service, resilience, doesn’t end after war

For local business owner and Vietnam veteran Kermit Schayltz, service to his country and service to his community go hand in hand…

Image of California's current Congressional District 6 map, (left) created by nonpartisan citizen redistricting committee, compared with future California Congressional District 6 map approved during a 2025 Special Election, (right) redrawn by legislators to favor Democratic candidates in response to Texas redistricting favoring Republican candidates. // Wikipedia //Courtesy of Ray Riehle, congressional candidate.

Prop 50 shifts Citrus Heights’ congressional district

In Citrus Heights, many precincts to the northeast and northwest voted against the proposition, with an average of 300-500 voters participating in each precinct, according to Sacramento County election results…

Here’s what city leaders said during the Citrus Heights State of the City address

By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights leaders reported continued progress in community relations, public safety, and fiscal stability during the annual State of the City Address held on Nov. 6. During the address, Mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa and City…

Roller Rink inside Sunrise Rollerland.

Owners want local roller rink to continue on, amid strong buyer interest

By Sara Beth Williams– One of the region’s oldest roller rinks, which was listed for sale in the spring and recently dropped in price, is attracting strong interest from potential buyers. Amid the interest from buyers from across…

A veteran-themed mural graces the wall of Stones Gambling Hall's parking garage. // SB Williams

The inspiration behind this Veterans-Themed mural at Stones Gambling Hall

By Sara Beth Williams– A veteran-themed mural graces a portion of the wall on Stones Gambling Hall’s parking garage in Citrus Heights, standing as a public tribute to the men and women who served in the Vietnam War.…

Artwork graces a long wall on Auburn Blvd.

Citrus Heights Arts seeking community artists to contribute to large mural

By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Arts has announced plans for a new community mural project that will soon bring color and creativity to a long stretch of retaining wall along Auburn Boulevard. The mural, which will be…