Local News

Investigation continues over ‘suspicious’ death in Citrus Heights house fire
The circumstances surrounding the death of a man who was found inside a burning home last month remain unclear…

Auburn Blvd: Long-awaited 2nd phase of major roadwork to begin Monday
After more than ten years of designing and planning, the second phase of construction along Auburn Boulevard is scheduled to begin Monday, July 22, the city announced last week…

Crews extinguish multiple fires in Citrus Heights, amid extreme heat wave
Several fires broke out in Citrus Heights on Thursday and Friday, in the midst of extreme temperatures that reached past 110 degrees…

City cancels ice cream social due to heat wave
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights announced that its planned July 11 outdoor City Scoop event has been cancelled, citing the area being under an extreme heat advisory…

Cooling center, Rusch Pool offer residents respite from extreme heat
With high temperatures soaring over 100 for several days in a row, the City of Citrus Heights has established the lobby of the police station as a dedicated cooling center…

Weekend collisions prompt lane closures, power outage in Citrus Heights
Two separate collisions occurred within close proximity over the weekend, resulting in lane closures on Sunrise Boulevard near Twin Oaks Avenue…

Cause of death revealed for Citrus Heights native Mandisa
The cause of death for Citrus Heights native and “American Idol” alum Mandisa Hundley was deemed natural.

Rusch Park restroom repairs face further delays
The restrooms on the east side of Rusch Community Park still appear to be closed as of May 30…

Fires in Citrus Heights damage 140 storage units, sports car
Two fires occurred within one week of each other in Citrus Heights, including a fire that damaged more than 100 storage units last week and a car fire over Memorial Day Weekend.

Thousands lose power in Citrus Heights amid high winds
Following a widespread Xfinity internet outage reported on Monday, Citrus Heights residents experienced multiple power outages Wednesday morning…

Widespread internet outages prompt Citrus Heights restaurant closure
Amid widespread internet outages in the area, a local restaurant was forced to close in the afternoon on Monday following a widespread internet outage…

Citrus Heights native and former American Idol contestant dies at 47
Citrus Heights native and Contemporary Christian Music recording artist Mandisa passed away on Thursday, April 18 at her home in Nashville, Tennessee…