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Man who fell six stories in Sacramento identified as Citrus Heights resident

A man who fell six stories and died in Sacramento has been identified as Parker Ward Bolenbaugh, 39, of Citrus Heights.

A showing of "The Little Mermaid" (2023) during a free swim and movie night hosted by Sunrise Recreation and Park District in August 2024.

August Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?

From a family-friendly movie night at Rusch Park pool, and an ice cream social at Mesa Verde High School to live theater productions and a special presentation by the Citrus Heights Historical Society, this month offers a little…

A new sauna and lounge is coming to Citrus Heights, at the corner of San Juan Ave. and Sperry Drive. // SB Williams

New sauna, lounge coming to Citrus Heights

A new sauna lounge is coming to Citrus Heights…

Sunrise Mall sign

What’s happened at Sunrise Mall since the city filed its lawsuit?

Concern over Sunrise Mall’s condition continues to mount, as businesses still open inside the mall call for the community to rally together to support their livelihood, while some residents on social media are calling for the mall to…

A former medical supply store which has sat vacant on Auburn Blvd. and Antelope Rd. for some time. // SB WIlliams

Citrus Heights eyes new ordinance, fees to address commercial building vacancies

Citrus Heights is taking steps to address the growing number of vacant commercial buildings by introducing a proposed Commercial Property Reoccupancy Ordinance through a workshop…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: July 24-30

Latest police logs show an increase in incidents, including code enforcement and vehicle violations, while showing a decrease in animal control calls…

Obituary: Charles Francis Burns (1937-2025)

Obituary: Charles Francis Burns (1937-2025)

Charles Francis Burns, 87, of Citrus Heights, California, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025…

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

Citrus Heights high school teacher accused of molesting six minors

A 48-year-old high school teacher in Citrus Heights is now in jail on suspicion of molesting six juveniles.

Family owned Pastor's Valero gas station and espresso bar is expected to close their doors for the last time on July 31, 2025. // Sophia Otterstad

‘Very bittersweet’: Family-owned gas station in Citrus Heights closes Thursday

After 50 years, the Pastor’s Valero gas station and Espresso Bar in Citrus Heights will be closing its doors at the end of the day on July 31. 

A map from New California State's website, which shows all counties within California with existing New California State Committees in dark red and counties without New California State Committees in yellow. Map does not represent final state borders which must be determined by congress. // New California State https://www.newcaliforniastate.com/about-ncs

‘New California’ advocates seek to create 51st state, with vote in Citrus Heights

An organization seeking to split California into two states is hosting an in-person vote in counties across the state on Saturday, Aug. 2, with Citrus Heights serving as the voting location in Sacramento County…