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Health Inspection: live vermin found at sports bar in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–October 24, 2026

A local sports bar in Citrus Heights was hit with several health code violations last week that forced the establishment to close briefly while undergoing sanitation and pest control services…

Trampoline park property in Citrus Heights listed for $5.3M

Sara Beth Williams–October 24, 2026

A prominent anchor space located at 8525 Auburn Blvd., was recently listed on commercial real estate site LoopNet…

Memorial wall completed, awaiting plaques, at Citrus Heights vet center

Sara Beth Williams–October 24, 2026

The center is now taking orders for plaques, the nonprofit announced on social media…

Single Mom Strong launching chicken pot pie fundraiser to support local families

Sara Beth Williams–October 24, 2026

Citrus Heights nonprofit Single Mom Strong is offering a way for residents to pick up ready-made family dinners while at the same time, helping support local single mothers and their…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 15-21

Sara Beth Williams–October 24, 2026

Latest police log incident reports show a decrease in violence and threats, while showing an increase in suspicious circumstances.

2026 Election: Who’s running for Sac Suburban Water District?

Sara Beth Williams–October 24, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– Sacramento Suburban Water District Division 3 covers portions of Citrus Heights, including areas west of Dewey Drive and Greenback Lane towards Interstate 8o. Currently, two challengers…

Chemical spill prompts emergency response at Citrus Heights border

Sara Beth Williams–October 23, 2026

Emergency personnel were on scene Friday morning cleaning up a hazardous chemical spill at the intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Greenback Lane….

Citrus Heights officers involved in shooting after suspect charges at law enforcement

Sara Beth Williams–October 23, 2026

Two Citrus Heights Police officers shot a suspect Thursday afternoon who they say charged at law enforcement while holding a knife…

Shipping, mailbox store in Citrus Heights closes abruptly

Sara Beth Williams–October 22, 2026

A small shipping and mailbox store on Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights has closed without warning…

Citrus Heights Police; Missing Citrus Heights teen found safe

Sara Beth Williams–October 22, 2026

Citrus Heights Police say a teen who went missing from her home overnight between Wednesday and Thursday has been found safe…

Citrus Heights Police: Suspect hospitalized following officer-involved shooting

Sara Beth Williams–October 22, 2026

The Citrus Heights Police Department, California Highway Patrol, and Sheriff’s Office deputies were on scene at the time of the incident, which occurred midday. It is not yet known whether…

Family loses home in Citrus Heights house fire

Sara Beth Williams–October 22, 2026

A family has lost their home due to a housefire in Citrus Heights that occurred Wednesday morning…

Community Development Block Grant funding draft action plan pending approval

Sara Beth Williams–October 22, 2026

Citrus Heights is proposing to use an estimated $600,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funding in 2027 to support nonprofit services, infrastructure improvements and housing-related programs…

Citrus Heights City Council approves annual $11M drainage, accessibility project

Sara Beth Williams–October 20, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council approved an $11 million construction contract for accessibility and drainage improvements ahead of planned roadway resurfacing work in 2026 and 2027…

Citrus Heights Council approves over $150K in grant funding to multiple nonprofits

Sara Beth Williams–October 20, 2026

Citrus Heights City Council members approved over $150K in grant funding and in-kind donations to 11 nonprofits last week.

One injured, pets rescued, from apartment fire in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–October 20, 2026

One resident was injured and two pets were rescued during an apartment fire that occurred Tuesday afternoon, Sacramento Metro Fire District officials say…

Citrus Heights prepares for winter weather as strong El Niño takes hold

Sara Beth Williams–October 17, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights says it is prepared to handle a potentially wetter than average winter this year, as predictions of the strongest El Niño on record flood the…

Editorial: Why The Sentinel doesn’t endorse candidates or ballot measures

Sara Beth Williams–October 17, 2026

During an election season when readers are again bombarded with opinions from across the political spectrum telling them how to vote, The Sentinel has once again chosen not to endorse…

Citrus Heights Council forum highlights candidates’ differing views on police, Sunrise Tomorrow plan

Sara Beth Williams–October 17, 2026

During a candidate forum held Tuesday, Oct. 13., Citrus Heights City Council District 2 candidates Charles Stone and incumbent MariJane Lopez-Taff offered differing assessments of police staffing, public safety and…

Specialty coffee shop in Citrus Heights makes headway toward opening

Sara Beth Williams–October 17, 2026

A new specialty coffee shop is taking over the former 10th Inning sports bar on Mariposa Avenue across from the historic Hall’s Furniture….

On the Issues: Q&A with Citrus Heights City Council candidate Susan Powers

Sara Beth Williams–October 17, 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…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 8-14

Sara Beth Williams–October 17, 2026

Latest police log incident reports show a decrease in violence and threats, while showing an increase in suspicious circumstances.

DUI suspected in multi-vehicle collision on Auburn Boulevard, one arrested

Sara Beth Williams–October 15, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– One woman was arrested Thursday afternoon after police suspect she caused a multi-vehicle collision at Auburn Boulevard and Van Maren Lane shortly after noon. Sgt. Dave…

Citrus Heights expands sandbag availability to four weekends ahead of winter weather

Sara Beth Williams–October 15, 2026

The city announced Wednesday that additional weekends have been made available for sandbag distributions, with the first one slated for this Saturday…

San Juan Water Board candidates discuss water rights, district relations, at Citrus Heights forum

Sara Beth Williams–October 15, 2026

During a Citrus Heights joint candidate forum, held Tuesday evening, Oct. 13, Mike Nishimura. challenger against incumbent George Machado for the San Juan Water Board Division 1 seat, said he…