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Two students on board school bus involved in collision

Tuesday afternoon, a San Juan Unified school bus was involved in a traffic collision on Antelope Road, near Sunrise Boulevard, the San Juan Unified School District confirmed Wednesday…

Power pole, home, damaged after solo vehicle collision

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GUEST OPINION: Time to fix California’s broken public safety laws that endanger children

Citrus Heights council meeting cancelled for March 25

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Local Ukrainian artist Veronika Buliuk paints an ocean sunset scene. // Mike Hazlip

Art, uncertainty shape Ukrainian refugee’s new life in Citrus Heights

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29 nonprofit organizations benefited from more than $580,000 in funding from SMUD’s annual Shine program, March 25, 2024. // SMUD press release.

Grant workshops offered ahead of Shine Awards program deadline

Sara Beth Williams

The time to apply for Shine Awards is fast approaching, and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District wants to help prepare nonprofits who are interested in applying by offering virtual workshops…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: March 12-18

Wendy's is located at 6435 Antelope Rd. in Citrus Heights.

Wendy’s plans hundreds of closures nationwide. Could Citrus Heights be affected?

City: Upcoming night roadwork, repaving slated for Madison Avenue

20 elected officials gathered together at the Sacramento Public Library for a meeting to discuss how to approach and improve homelessness and behavioral health in Sacramento County. Oct. 28, 2025. // SB Williams

GUEST COLUMN: SB 802 risks creating another LA-style homelessness bureaucracy

Why this Korean buffet is called ‘Must Be Cow’

Sara Beth Williams

To find out the inspiration behind the unique name of the restaurant, The Sentinel staff sat down with Must Be Cow General Manager Andy Le…

A fire burns inside the vacant food court at Sunrise Mall, January 2026

Here’s what’s happened at Sunrise Mall over the last year

A mural on the wall of DarkHeart Brewing painted by "Mammxth"

2025 in review: Snapshots of Citrus Heights through our photographers’ lenses

The interior of Sunrise Mall // File Photo CH Sentinel

A look back at 2025: Top stories covering Citrus Heights

A new trampoline park is proposed for 8525 Auburn Blvd., in the building that formerly housed Big Lots.

Adventure park preparing to open in the new year

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Wendy’s plans hundreds of closures nationwide. Could Citrus Heights be affected?

Sara Beth Williams

Fast-food chain The Wendy’s Company plans to close hundreds of underperforming restaurants across the United States during the first half of 2026…

City: Upcoming night roadwork, repaving slated for Madison Avenue

Dollar Thrift opened in Citrus Heights March 20, 2026.

Popular Sacramento thrift shop relocates to Citrus Heights for larger space

Over 350 people attended the last skating session at Sunrise Rollerland, prior to the company changing ownership. Sunday, March 15, 2026.

‘Bittersweet’: Final session at Rollerland draws over 350 attendees

A project rendering of potential redevelopment plans for the Sunrise Mall property, including the addition of a Sports Center, along with several other buildings surrounding. // City of Citrus Heights

‘We have a lot of work left to do.’ What happens next with Sunrise Mall?

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Citrus Heights council meeting cancelled for March 25

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Sylvan Road lot split request faces local opposition

A proposal for the subdivision of a lot on 6941 Sylvan Rd. is under review, with the decision being continued to a future Planning Commission meeting. // SB Williams

Two City Council members want to revisit annexation discussion

A map included in the city's April 27, 2023 agenda packet shows locations being considered for annexation.

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Sunrise Tomorrow, fiscal stability, annexation, listed as City Council top priorities ahead of annual planning meeting

‘Historic’ City Council vote advances plans for $120M sports complex at Sunrise Mall

Dozens gathered at a City Council meeting to hear about future plans for Sunrise Mall, March 11, 2026. // SB Williams

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Two students on board school bus involved in collision

Sara Beth Williams–March 25, 2026

Tuesday afternoon, a San Juan Unified school bus was involved in a traffic collision on Antelope Road, near Sunrise Boulevard, the San Juan Unified School District confirmed Wednesday…

Police

Power pole, home, damaged after solo vehicle collision

Sara Beth Williams–March 25, 2026

A solo vehicle collided with a power pole on Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and loss of power to a handful of Citrus Heights SMUD customers,..

GUEST OPINION: Time to fix California’s broken public safety laws that endanger children

Sara Beth Williams–March 24, 2026

The time for reform is now. I urge my colleagues to change the law without delay. Governor Newsom must also hold the Parole Board accountable and prioritize the safety of…

City Hall

Citrus Heights council meeting cancelled for March 25

Sara Beth Williams–March 24, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council will not be holding its regularly scheduled second meeting on March 25, 2026, according to a notice posted by the city on Friday…

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Grant workshops offered ahead of Shine Awards program deadline

Sara Beth Williams–March 24, 2026

The time to apply for Shine Awards is fast approaching, and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District wants to help prepare nonprofits who are interested in applying by offering virtual workshops…

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