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A bulk pile set out for Neighborhood CleanUp collection in front of a home in Citrus Heights in 2025.

Mixed messages in Neighborhood bulk pickup scheduling causes confusion for some Citrus Heights residents

Some residents in portions of Citrus Heights Neighborhood Area 2 reported confusion in early January regarding Republic Services’ scheduled Neighborhood Clean Up collection dates…

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…

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…

A newspaper cartoon generated by AI showing what pedestrian bridges between Sunrise Mall and the Marketplace at Birdcage could look like. // Generated by AI

Letters to the Editor: Solar, pedestrian bridges

Latest Letters to the Editor discuss solar panels in parking lots, and building pedestrian bridges from Sunrise Mall to the Marketplace at Birdcage….

`Sac Metro Fire District Engine 27. // SB Williams

Metro Fire Citizens Academy registration deadline approaching

The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District is inviting community members to take part in its upcoming Metro Fire Citizens Academy….

Citrus Heights' annual Sunday Funday held at Rusch Park in September, 2022.

City plans to discontinue annual Sunday Funday events at Rusch Park. Here’s why

The city plans to retire its annual Sunday Funday event and replace it with two concerts in the park events in 2026…

Volunteers helping to serve at the city's annual fall 'Chip-in" Day, Oct. 11, 2025. // SB Williams

Guest Column: A Letter from the Mayor

Submitted by MariJane Lopez-Taff: It is an honor to serve as your newly appointed Mayor. As I begin this year of leadership, I am proud to introduce my mayoral focus: Citrus Heights Serves….

Cartoon encouraging street light safety on Van Maren Lane. // Generated by AI

LETTER: Let’s brighten up Citrus Heights

Letter submitted by Greg Hall, Citrus Heights– I am new here. I love the wild turkeys. The folks here are super-friendly…

Citrus Heights Police Dept. shoulder patch // Citrus Heights Police Dept.

Citrus Heights Police to hold first-ever hiring event

The Citrus Heights Police Department will host its first-ever Hiring Clinic on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026…

A mural on the wall of DarkHeart Brewing painted by "Mammxth"

2025 in review: Snapshots of Citrus Heights through our photographers’ lenses

Through the lenses of Sentinel staff and freelance photographers, The Sentinel has covered business, crime, civic and community events that have…