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Sara Beth Williams

Black Sails Coffee is coming to the Marketplace at Birdcage

New coffee shop to close, after brief stint in Citrus Heights

Black Sails Coffee Lounge, a locally owned coffee shop that opened in July in the Marketplace at Birdcage, will close its doors on Dec. 21…

Caravan Uzbek Cuisine, located at 7084 Auburn Blvd., celebrated a grand opening of a new location on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

17 businesses that opened in Citrus Heights in 2025

Citrus Heights welcomed a variety of new businesses this year, including restaurants, grocery stores, gaming and sports practice facilities, a coffee shop, and more…

The former home to Teriyaki Land has been repainted bright red and white. Dec. 5, 2025.

Progress underway on former Teriyaki Land in Citrus Heights

A visit by Sentinel staff last week found the exterior of the building formerly occupied by Teriyaki Land repainted a bright red and white…

Police Lights, file photo

Citrus Heights stabbing victim identified

The woman who died from a fatal stabbing on April 24 has been identified as 28-year-old Alexis Ashanti McGill…

A map of the intersection, in orange, where road and pedestrian improvements are being planned as part of the Gateway Activation Project. // City of Citrus Heights

Public workshop to discuss changes planned for Wachtel Way, Old Auburn Road

The city is hosting a community workshop on the Gateway Activation Project on Tuesday, April 29, to share about the project and hear thoughts from residents…

An estimated 140 community members filled the City Council Chambers on Wednesday, April 23 to hear an amendment proposal to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan. // Mike Hazlip

Why Citrus Heights said ‘no’ to Sunrise Mall amendment proposal

By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council, with an estimated 140 community members, and Ethan Conrad, CEO of Ethan Conrad Properties, discussed the Sunrise Mall’s future late into the night last Wednesday, culminating in the rejection…

Letters to the Editor: Sunrise Mall, shopping, architecture

The latest Letters to the Editor reflect on Sunrise Mall and discuss the architectural design and pace of redevelopment…

Brews in the burbs 2024

SMP cancels Backyard Bash event outside Sunrise Mall

The Backyard Bash scheduled for May 31 has been canceled….

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: April 18-23

Latest police logs show an increase in vehicle violations while showing a decrease in animal services and code enforcement calls. The latest police logs from April 17-23, 2025 are listed below…

Jack in the Box is located at 6131 Greenback Ln.

Citrus Heights locations could be affected as Jack in the Box plans closures

A California-based national fast-food company announced plans last week to close between 150 and 200 stores nationwide…

The Courte at Citrus Heights memory care center is located at 6825 Sunrise Blvd.

Citrus Heights memory care facility listed for sale, amid legal trouble

The Courte in Citrus Heights has been listed for sale, according to..

Police Line Do Not Cross // Mike Hazlip

Homicide: Domestic violence suspect arrested following fatal stabbing

Citrus Heights Police arrested a 30-year-old man for homicide after he turned himself in to the Sacramento County main jail on Thursday.