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Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers comment on Vice Mayor Tim Schaefer’s recent proposal of a 5-year moratorium on new drive-thru restaurants in the city. The proposal will be brought up on a future agenda for more…

Sentinel staff report– Beginning Thursday and continuing through Sunday, firefighters will again hit the streets and fill their boots with donations at Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane for the annual “Fill the Boot for Burns” fundraiser in Citrus…

Sentinel staff report– With a significant fee hike and weekly organics waste recycling program in Citrus Heights slated to go into effect in July, some residents are wondering if those who already compost their food scraps will be…

Latest local news briefs include a firefighter being burned while responding to a fire, hiring underway for principals at both Citrus Heights high schools, an open position on a water board, and a free webinar offering help with…

By Mike Hazlip— Cory Darnell spent a decade making wine in Europe, now he calls Citrus Heights home where he produces an award winning vintage.

Latest local news briefs include a wrongful death lawsuit being filed against a Citrus Heights apartment complex, an upcoming public hearing, the city’s mayor being featured in a regional publication, and a pair of vaccine clinics coming to…

Sentinel staff report– The Sunrise Mall parking lot is already taking on a prehistoric look, as a “Jurassic Empire” drive-thru dinosaur exhibit sets up to take over the area for the next two weekends.

By Beth Moran– Housing prices in Citrus Heights are off to the race as indicated by the average price of homes listed since Jan. 1, 2022. As of Jan. 17, there were 33 new listings that appeared on…

Guest opinion by County Supervisor Sue Frost– With the rise in COVID cases across the world as a result of the omicron variant, local jurisdictions are struggling with how to properly react. Some areas like Sonoma County have…