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Local gas station hits market with $11.5M price tag.

Sara Beth Williams–February 19, 2026

A gas station previously owned by a prominent local businessman in Citrus Heights and then taken over by ARCO AM/PM last fall, has been listed for sale with a price…

Why this Korean buffet is called ‘Must Be Cow’

Sara Beth Williams–February 19, 2026

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…

$3.1M still needed for replica Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall project

Sara Beth Williams–February 19, 2026

The construction of the first West Coast replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is moving closer to becoming a reality, as the nonprofit spearheading the project continues to raise…

$500K kickstarts next phase of San Juan Avenue overhaul

Sara Beth Williams–February 19, 2026

A half million in funding has been secured for the second phase of the San Juan Avenue Complete Streets project in Citrus Heights, officials say…

Citrus Heights City Council approves $25,000 for Veterans Memorial project, local theater nonprofit

Sara Beth Williams–February 17, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council awarded $25,000 in grant funding to two nonprofits last week from its History and Arts and Nonprofit Community Support funds…

Citrus Heights Council approves Youth Advisory Commission

Sara Beth Williams–February 17, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council unanimously approved a recommendation by the city for the formation of a Youth Advisory Commission at last week’s City Council meeting…

Two Citrus Heights residents died in fiery crash, Wyoming officials say

Sara Beth Williams–February 17, 2026

The identities of two California residents that died in a fiery collision on Interstate 80 outside of Green River, Wyoming, have been released by the Wyoming Highway Patrol…

Two-car crash on Antelope Road leaves one vehicle atop another

Sara Beth Williams–February 17, 2026

A two-car collision on Antelope Road at Daly Avenue on the border of Citrus Heights left one vehicle sitting on top of another Monday afternoon…

Voting for popular ‘City Scoop’ ice cream social spots underway

Sara Beth Williams–February 14, 2026

Voting is now currently open for this year’s annual City Scoop ice cream social summer series locations, with a Feb. 17 deadline….

Here’s the Top 10 list of most visited sit-down restaurants in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–February 14, 2026

Several restaurants on the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane made the list of top 10 most visited sit-down restaurants in Citrus Heights between October 2024 to September 2025…

Citrus Heights memory care center sells for $7.6M

Sara Beth Williams–February 14, 2026

A local memory care facility has been sold for $7.6 million, helping the center avoided a defaulted loan and possible receivership…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Feb. 5-11

Sara Beth Williams–February 14, 2026

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a drop in traffic accidents, and an increase in violence and threats…

Robbery prank filmed near Rusch Park draws police response

Sara Beth Williams–February 14, 2026

What was initially reported as a robbery with the brandishing of a firearm in broad daylight near a local park on Friday evening was later determined by police to be…

Citrus Heights vice mayor reflects on personal growth, finding her voice

Sara Beth Williams–February 14, 2026

As she grew in knowledge through her experience, Middleton said she began to realize that she was elected to her position as a councilmember in the same way as all…

What’s going on with construction behind Sunrise Mall?

Sara Beth Williams–February 14, 2026

Construction occurring behind Sunrise Mall’s food court seems to have halted for the last several months, leaving more questions than answers…

Citrus Heights Council greenlights commercial property reoccupancy program

Sara Beth Williams–February 12, 2026

The City Council Wednesday night officially gave the green light for the city to implement a new ordinance targeting vacant properties in the city, in hopes of motivating property owners…

New Citrus Heights juice shop to celebrate opening with music, food trucks

Sara Beth Williams–February 12, 2026

A new juice and ice cream shop in Citrus Heights is planning to celebrate their opening through a community event for all ages this Friday…

Citrus Heights Councilmember announces medical diagnosis, does not plan to resign

Sara Beth Williams–February 12, 2026

Citrus Heights City Councilmember Tim Schaefer announced at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting on Feb. 11 that he has been diagnosed with…

Suspect in custody following early morning vehicle arson in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–February 12, 2026

A Rancho Cordova man is in custody following an early morning vehicle fire that investigators are treating as an arson, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department…

Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Sara Beth Williams–February 10, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Tuesday to issue a proclamation recognizing Black History Month, receive and file a Quarterly Treasury Report, and consider a range of policy…

Citrus Heights City Council slated to make final decision on Commercial property reoccupancy program

Sara Beth Williams–February 10, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council is slated to make its final decision on the Commercial Property Reoccupancy Program ordinance this upcoming City Council meeting, according to an agenda packet released…

7 Volunteer opportunities in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–February 10, 2026

If you’re looking for places to give back to the community, we’ve compiled a list of organizations with volunteer opportunities where residents can get involved this year in the city…

Man hospitalized after tampering with electrical box near Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–February 7, 2026

A man was hospitalized Friday night after being electrocuted while tampering with a SMUD electrical box near Sunrise Mall, according to the Citrus Heights Police Department…

Citrus Heights armed robbery suspect apprehended by Sac County Sheriffs

Sara Beth Williams–February 7, 2026

A coordinated law enforcement response led to the arrest of one suspect following an armed robbery in Citrus Heights on Saturday afternoon…

Volunteers serve at local food pantry ahead of annual Valentine’s ‘Dutch Luv’ fundraiser

Sara Beth Williams–February 7, 2026

Twelve store managers and assistant managers from multiple Dutch Bros coffee shops in the region gathered Friday at Sunrise Christian Food Ministry to volunteer their time helping organize, package food…