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Smoke, vape shop, set to open next to church in Citrus Heights
A combination shop that sells smoke and vape products, along with lifestyle gifts and accessories, is opening soon in Citrus Heights according to the company’s website….
Man assaulted in Citrus Heights dies after six weeks in a coma
A man assaulted on Aug. 20 at a shopping center in Citrus Heights has died, according to the victim’s friends and family…
Citrus Heights candidates discuss homelessness, Sunrise Mall, Flock cameras, during forum
By Sara Beth Williams– Candidates for Citrus Heights City Council addressed Sunrise Mall, local business development, roads, police funding, and homelessness during a candidate forum held Tuesday evening, Sept. 29. The forum included questions about economic development, infrastructure,…
Citrus Heights low cost spay neuter clinic for feral cats now open
After over a year of anticipation and excitement, FieldHaven Feline Center’s low cost spay and neuter clinic has officially opened for spay and neutering of felines in Citrus Heights, the nonprofit announced last week…
Deceased man found inside burned mobile home in Citrus Heights
Deceased remains of a body were found inside a burned mobile home on Friday by investigators, officials said in a press release. The death is being called suspicious…
Independent grocery store shutters in Citrus Heights
Another business has shuttered in a small shopping complex in Citrus Heights, following the closure just over one year ago of a family-run thrift store…
Vehicle slams into elementary school fence in Citrus Heights, one arrested
A large section of chain link fencing was missing Wednesday morning from a local elementary school after a vehicle hit the school’s fence late Tuesday night.
San Juan School Board member resigns. How will seat be filled?
A San Juan Unified School Board member from Trustee Area 1 resigned in August, leaving another vacancy just before the upcoming elections, the San Juan Unified School District confirmed…
From plumbing to preserving history, Jerry Ray Still remembered for a life of service
Dozens gathered at Rusch Park on what would have been Jerry Ray Still’s 84th birthday to celebrate and remember a man who was said to have been dubbed “Mr. Citrus Heights”…
‘Welcome to Citrus Heights’ sound wall mural painted over the weekend
A long awaited “Welcome to Citrus Heights” mural was painted along a portion of a sound wall on Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights over the weekend…
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,…
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…
