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The operating room inside FieldHaven Feline Center, 7569 Old Auburn Rd., Citrus Heights // FieldHaven Feline Center

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…

police lights, do not cross tape, crime scene. Citrus Heights Sentinel

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…

An independent market has been cleared out of all its merchandise, with nothing left except empty fridges along two walls.

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…

A vehicle crashed into a fence at the corner of Grand Oaks Blvd. and Rossewood, Sept. 22, 2026. // SB Williams

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.

The San Juan Unified School District Board of Education met Sept. 16 with one less member due to a board member's resignation, and discussed the next steps in filling the vacancy, Sept. 16, 2026 // SB Williams

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…

Dozens gathered for a memorial service for Jerry Ray Still at Rusch Park, Sept. 17, 2026. // SB Williams

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”…

Muralist "Eres" stands with two community members helping to paint a community mural on a sound wall on Auburn Blvd. in Citrus Heights, Sept. 13, 2026.

‘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…

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.