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Artist Amie Nowell began painting a new mural at Sylvan Corners in Citrus Heights, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. // SB Williams

New mural underway at Sylvan Corners

After years of vision and persistence, a new Citrus Heights Arts District is becoming a reality, beginning with the creation of a large-scale mural…

Real estate market softens in Citrus Heights, but no crash predicted

There are signs of change, and there are conflicting views between buyers and sellers of what the future of the housing market may hold.

Sixth grader Lyra Rutherford from Woodside K-8 took first place in the contest. Two other students from Trajan Elementary School, Liliana Hodges in fifth grade and Sophia Richards in fourth grade, were runners-up in the contest. // Citrus Heights Water District

Sixth grader from Citrus Heights wins Water Awareness Poster Contest

A sixth grader at Woodside K-8 was awarded first place in an annual Water Awareness Poster Contest hosted by the Citrus Heights Water District.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: collision, missing woman, stolen vehicle

Latest local news briefs include two being injured in a collision with a utility pole on Auburn Boulevard, police recovering a stolen vehicle, and a vigil being held at Rusch Park in honor of a missing woman…

Citrus Heights announces plans for July 1 fireworks show, celebration

Sentinel staff report– Live entertainment, food trucks, and a fireworks show are coming to Citrus Heights on July 1, as the city announces plans for its first-ever “Stars & Stripes Celebration” at Van Maren Park…

Citrus Heights homeless assistance nonprofit receives $10k donation

A local organization is stepping up to help the community in the ongoing wake of the closure of…

Traveling circus coming to Sunrise Mall this month

Sentinel staff report– A Las Vegas-based traveling circus will set up outside Sunrise Mall from May 4-8, promising entertainment for both kids and adults…

50 years later: Roseville rail yard explosion still leaves its mark

By Mike Hazlip— Early on a Saturday morning exactly 50 years ago, the quiet of the small towns of Citrus Heights, Antelope, and Roseville was shattered by a massive explosion coming from the nearby Roseville rail yard…

Community garden members mourn loss of local gardener

By Mike Hazlip— Volunteers with the Sylvan Ranch Community Garden in Citrus Heights remember fellow gardener Jim Thornton as one who helped build up the community, both physically and…

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

By Sara Beth Williams– Looking for some things to do in Citrus Heights during the month of May? Happenings include a traveling circus, theatrical performances, the annual “Brews in the Burbs” at the mall, and more…

Guest Opinion: Why I voted to give our city manager a $12k bonus

By Tim Schaefer– As mayor of Citrus Heights, I am driven to be as transparent as possible on sometimes sensitive matters…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Sylvan Corners, home sales, employment

Latest local news briefs include a report on top recent home sales in Citrus Heights, an update on the vacant lot at Sylvan Corners, and a former city employee being named to a top position in Napa…