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The city plans to resurface 254 streets over the next two years, with streets in green expected to be resurfaced in 2026 and streets in blue expected to be resurfaced in 2027. // City of Citrus Heights

$1.47M Design contract approved as Citrus Heights prepares for widespread street upgrades

The City of Citrus Heights continues to move forward with its long-term goal of repairing and maintaining roads through its Pavement Preservation Plan, adding 33 more streets to its original list…

Veteran Kermit Schayltz (left) and Scott Miller (right) in American Canyon setting up the Traveling Wall in September, 2025. // Courtesy of Kermit Schayltz

This veteran proves service, resilience, doesn’t end after war

For local business owner and Vietnam veteran Kermit Schayltz, service to his country and service to his community go hand in hand…

Roller Rink inside Sunrise Rollerland.

Owners want local roller rink to continue on, amid strong buyer interest

By Sara Beth Williams– One of the region’s oldest roller rinks, which was listed for sale in the spring and recently dropped in price, is attracting strong interest from potential buyers. Amid the interest from buyers from across…

Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte

Citrus Heights annual report shows significant increase in police activity, arrests

Citrus Heights Police Department data released this month shows more than 1,000 additional quality-of-life citations were issued in 2024…

At least three buckets were observed in December 2024 by The Sentinel staff in the Sunrise Mall main corridor, positioned to catch water from the leaking roof. // SB Williams

City officials respond to growing frustration over Sunrise Mall

Frustration is growing over the dire state of Sunrise Mall, with many residents, mall employees and business owners voicing concerns…

The property on Old Auburn Road was home to Citrus Heights Preschool for decades until it closed abruptly in the spring of 2024. The City of Citrus Heights finalized the purchase of the property at the end of October 2024.

City announces plans for former Citrus Heights Preschool property

The Citrus Heights City Council has given the city the green light to move forward with plans to retrofit a recently purchased property on…

Once a bustling retail hub, Sunrise Mall now sits nearly vacant, with roughly a fifth of its tenant capacity filled.

What’s still open at Sunrise Mall?

Once a bustling retail hub, Sunrise Mall now sits nearly vacant, with roughly a fifth of its tenant capacity filled…

Citrus Heights City Council and city staff visited Belmar Mall in Lakewood, CO over April 3-5, 2025. // Courtesy of City of Citrus Heights

‘Not a Vacation’: Citrus Heights Council defends Colorado trip, reports findings

The Citrus Heights City Council, along with city staff, returned last week from a three-day visit to…

Home for sale located at 7537 Wachtel Way in Citrus Heights.

Citrus Heights home listed for record breaking $1.4 million

A sprawling, custom-built home in Citrus Heights has been listed for sale for nearly $1.5 million…

Royal Stage Performing and Visual Arts founder Tammy Warta sits on set inside the Royal Stage theater at Sunrise Mall. April 5, 2025. // Courtesy of Tammy Warta

Inside Sunrise Mall: Meet the owner of Citrus Heights’ only community theater

Despite the ongoing departure of retailers from Sunrise Mall, Royal Stage Theater remains open and continues to offer Citrus Heights residents a safe, family-friendly space…

One of Citrus Heights’ oldest businesses listed for sale at nearly $5.4M

After recently celebrating 50 years in business, Sunrise Rollerland in Citrus Heights has been listed for sale…

Former retired Citrus Heights police service K9 officer Axel has passed away

Citrus Heights Police K9 service dog remembered for ‘incredible legacy’

A retired Citrus Heights police service K9 credited with saving lives and taking down an armed gunman, has passed away…