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A theater in Birdcage Walk in what is now Citrus Heights opened in 1979 according to Cinematreasures.org

Remember when: Birdcage Walk, then and now

With plans for the Sunrise Tomorrow concept calling for a walkable “21 Century Main Street” with mixed use retail, living, office, and entertainment, The Sentinel took a look back at the first walkable shopping center in the area,…

WWII veteran Emil Giusti (middle) sits with longtime friend and coworker, (left) as his grandson speaks to him (right) during his 100th birthday party. // SB Williams

A century of service: Citrus Heights WWII vet celebrates 100th birthday

One hundred-year-old Emil Giusti has spent the majority of the last century serving others, including serving in the Army as a corporal during World War II. Over the weekend, Giusti’s family threw a large birthday party in his…

A large mural has appeared on the side of the future Arcade Monsters in Citrus Heights, catching the eye of both residents and city officials. // SB Williams

New Arcade Monsters mural becomes subject of city review

A new black and white, comic book style mural on the side of the future Arcade Monsters building behind Sunrise Mall sporting SACRAMENTO in large letters has drawn attention from both residents and city officials…

A theater in Birdcage Walk in what is now Citrus Heights opened in 1979 according to Cinematreasures.org

Remember when: Birdcage Walk, then and now

With plans for the Sunrise Tomorrow concept calling for a walkable “21 Century Main Street” with mixed use retail, living, office, and entertainment, The Sentinel took a look back at the first walkable shopping center in the area,…

WWII veteran Emil Giusti (middle) sits with longtime friend and coworker, (left) as his grandson speaks to him (right) during his 100th birthday party. // SB Williams

A century of service: Citrus Heights WWII vet celebrates 100th birthday

One hundred-year-old Emil Giusti has spent the majority of the last century serving others, including serving in the Army as a corporal during World War II. Over the weekend, Giusti’s family threw a large birthday party in his…

A large mural has appeared on the side of the future Arcade Monsters in Citrus Heights, catching the eye of both residents and city officials. // SB Williams

New Arcade Monsters mural becomes subject of city review

A new black and white, comic book style mural on the side of the future Arcade Monsters building behind Sunrise Mall sporting SACRAMENTO in large letters has drawn attention from both residents and city officials…

city hall, 2025

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to issue several proclamations, consider several infrastructure and property improvements, and provide direction on the city’s voting delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference. The City Council…

Roundabouts spark debate as Citrus Heights Gateway trail project advances

As part of the project, the proposed safety improvements include adding three single-lane roundabouts at Old Auburn Road and Argo Drive, Old Auburn Road and Wachtel Way, and Old Auburn Road at Oakwood Hills Circle/Linda Creek Court.

A still shot from video captured by Sentinel staff on Aug. 20 as Citrus Heights Police pursued the suspect of an assault who was walking in the middle of Auburn Blvd. // CH Sentinel

New details emerge in Aug. 20 Citrus Heights assault

New information has emerged regarding an assault that took place on Aug. 20 at a local shopping center on the corner of Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard, shedding additional light on the incident….

Citrus Heights Community Marching Band annual yard sale fundraiser, May, 2019.

September Events: What’s happening around Citrus Heights?

September brings a variety of community events, fundraisers, workshops, meetings and activities to Citrus Heights, ranging from a 9/11 memorial service and local candidate forum to Citrus Nights, community yard sales, a book sale and business networking events…

CHPD shared camera footage of two suspects who burglarized Mesa Verde High School's band room in the middle of the night on Aug. 20. Authorities described the first suspect as a white male adult, standing 5 feet and 10 inches tall, and weighing about 185 pounds, with dark hair and arm tattoos. The second suspect is described as a white female adult, standing 5 feet 5 inches, weighing 155 pounds, with colored red hair. // CHPD

Citrus Heights Police seek information on local high school band room burglary

The Citrus Heights Police Department is asking the public for help identifying two burglary suspects involved in stealing band equipment from a local high school….

Citrus Heights City staff, City Council, regional and local leaders and partners, gathered together Thursday, Aug. 27 to celebrate the official completion of Phase 2 of the Auburn Blvd. Complete Streets project in Citrus Heights. // SB Williams

‘A new chapter:’ Major construction on Auburn Blvd. now officially complete

\City officials gathered with local and regional leaders and partners to celebrate the official completion of the second phase of construction in the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Project on Thursday, just 12 years after the completion of the…