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Greenbelt behind local library catches fire twice in one day

Sara Beth Williams–October 9, 2026

Two fires occurred mid-week behind Sylvan Oaks Library, just over 12 hours apart…

Deceased male discovered at Rusch Park

Sara Beth Williams–October 8, 2026

A deceased male adult was discovered at Rusch Community Park earlier Thursday afternoon, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department…

Smoke, vape shop, set to open next to church in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–October 8, 2026

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….

On the Issues: Q&A with Citrus Heights City Council candidate Charles Stone

Sara Beth Williams–October 8, 2026

As part of The Sentinel’s coverage of local elections, each candidate was asked a series of identical questions regarding local issues that impact our community directly…

Prominent real estate mogul buys vacant Auburn Boulevard property

Sara Beth Williams–October 8, 2026

A real estate mogul who owns a significant amount of property in the city and region has closed escrow on a vacant anchor store on Auburn Boulevard…

Missing Citrus Heights woman with dementia found safe, police say

Sara Beth Williams–October 8, 2026

A 75-year-old Citrus Heights woman who was reported missing Wednesday evening has been located safely after she went missing overnight, Citrus Heights police say…

Candidates for Citrus Heights Council District 2, San Juan Water District, to meet Oct. 13

Sara Beth Williams–October 6, 2026

Voters will have another opportunity to meet candidates running for local office during a candidate forum scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Foundation Christian Church in Citrus Heights.

When and where to vote in Citrus Heights this election

Sara Beth Williams–October 6, 2026

There are multiple mail-in ballot drop off locations and in-person voting centers throughout Sacramento County. The following locations and hours are for vote centers located in Citrus Heights….

Man assaulted in Citrus Heights dies after six weeks in a coma

Sara Beth Williams–October 5, 2026

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 Vice Mayor champions Blue Envelope program throughout region

Sara Beth Williams–October 3, 2026

Citrus Heights Vice Mayor Porsche Middleton has spent the last year helping advance the Blue Envelope Program throughout Sacramento County, a program intended to allow individuals with special conditions, needs,…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Sept. 24-30

Sara Beth Williams–October 3, 2026

Latest police logs show an increase in animal control while showing a decrease in theft. Below is a summary of police incident logs from Sept. 17-23, 2026….

New Brazilian restaurant continues progress toward opening

Sara Beth Williams–October 3, 2026

Signage for a new Brazilian restaurant is now affixed to the front of a former Japanese restaurant spot in the Greenback Square shopping plaza in Citrus Heights…

‘Bubbleween’ kids festival planned at Citrus Town Center

Sara Beth Williams–October 3, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– Families get an early chance to celebrate fall and Halloween with lots of bubbles and kids’ activities, plus candy and costumes, during ‘Bubbleween” at Citrus Town…

On the Issues: Q&A with Citrus Heights City Council candidate Jayna Karpinski-Costa

Sara Beth Williams–October 3, 2026

As part of The Sentinel’s coverage of local elections, each candidate was asked a series of identical questions regarding local issues that impact our community directly…

Editorial: Why shopping local matters

Sara Beth Williams–October 3, 2026

For fans of 1998’s “You’ve Got Mail” and perhaps anyone who has owned a brick-and-mortar small business, there’s nothing more heartbreaking than watching Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) shutting off all…

Citrus Heights candidates discuss homelessness, Sunrise Mall, Flock cameras, during forum

Sara Beth Williams–October 3, 2026

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.…

Majority of gas prices in Citrus Heights exceed $6

Sara Beth Williams–October 1, 2026

The majority of gas prices in Citrus Heights have exceeded $6 a gallon according to a map of gas stations and prices from multiple online sources…

Solo-vehicle collision in Citrus Heights leaves retaining wall damage

Sara Beth Williams–October 1, 2026

A solo vehicle collision occurred on Antelope Road near Saybrook Drive Wednesday evening, damaging a wall and sending one driver to the hospital…

Veterans Community Center to hold yard sale this weekend

Sara Beth Williams–October 1, 2026

The Veterans Community Center will hold its annual fall yard sale over two days in October, with proceeds supporting the Citrus Heights veterans center and its community programs…

Citrus Heights low cost spay neuter clinic for feral cats now open

Sara Beth Williams–September 29, 2026

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…

Citrus Heights City Manager praises public safety priorities, reserve levels, within budget

Sara Beth Williams–September 29, 2026

Citrus Heights City Manager recently praised the City Council’s passage of the 2026-2027 budget, emphasizing that “A good budget reflects good decisions made over time.”…

Guest Column: Water reliability depends on more than water supply

Sara Beth Williams–September 29, 2026

By Robert P. Wichert— Groundwater is one of California’s most important water resources, and for many regions, it provides the only reliable source of drinking water. Through regional collaboration and…

Deceased man found inside burned mobile home in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–September 26, 2026

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…

Citrus Heights Water District appoints new acting GM with $21K monthly salary

Sara Beth Williams–September 26, 2026

Water District Engineer Melissa Pieri was appointed to Acting General Manager by a vote of 3-0 during the water district’s regular board meeting on Sept. 22. The board also approved…

SB 802: Citrus Heights among cities now required to form countywide homelessness agency

Sara Beth Williams–September 26, 2026

Under the new law, the city and county of Sacramento, as well as Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights and Folsom, now have until January 2028 to finalize their joint…