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Second Grocery Outlet opens in Citrus Heights

Another Grocery Outlet opened in Citrus Heights on Thursday, after months of construction and weeks of preparation stocking shelves…

Travel expo coming Citrus Heights

Annexation proposal at southern Citrus Heights border stalls amid property owners’ uncertainty

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Construction continues on apartments behind Sunrise Mall

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100-year-old Ted Mitchell stands with Citrus Heights Historical Society President Larry Fritz during Mitchell's 100th birthday celebration. March 15, 2026. // Courtesy of Larry Fritz

Citrus Heights man with deep roots celebrates 100th birthday

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The city's first "Citrus Nights' concert in the park event took place Sept. 19, 2025. // SB Williams

City highlights successes in roads, safety, economic development

Sara Beth Williams

The city listed dozens of accomplishments through 2025, including multiple successes in economic development, community engagement, public safety and roads and construction.

Several candidates are running for Congress District 6 in 2026. Kevin Kiley, Incumbent (top left) Lauren Babb Tomlinson, Democrat (second from top left), Martha Guerrero, Democrat (top right). Thien Ho, Democrat (second from bottom left). Richard Pan, Democrat (bottom, second from right), Tyler Vandenberg. Democrat (bottom left)

Who’s running for Congress in District 6?

The Sacramento County office of the Secretary of State lists three confirmed candidates who have filed to run for Assembly i, representing District 7, including Amy L Slavensky, (bottom left) Sanaz Motamedi (top left) and Josh Hoover. (right)

Who’s running for State Assembly District 7?

Verbal disturbance involving teens prompts police response at local apartments

A new state of the art football stadium is near completion at San Juan High School in Citrus Heights. // San Juan Unified School District

$21M San Juan High School stadium project nears completion

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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Grocery Outlet store owners Greg and Stephanie Ashworth stand with Citrus Heights Mayor and Vice Mayor, and members of Citrus Heights PAL, celebrating the grand opening their new Grocery Outlet location. Thursday, April 2, 2026. // SB Williams

Second Grocery Outlet opens in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams

Another Grocery Outlet opened in Citrus Heights on Thursday, after months of construction and weeks of preparation stocking shelves…

The Sunrise Vista Apartments are being constructed behind Sunrise Mall, adjacent to Sunrise Rollerland. // Sb Williams

Construction continues on apartments behind Sunrise Mall

A home sale that went viral in 2021 // CH Sentinel

Local housing analyst: Prices down slightly in region for 2026

Citrus Heights bakery relocating just across the border

Rose Nail Lounge is currently under construction and will be located at 5925 Birdcage Centre Ln.

New nail lounge coming to Marketplace at Birdcage

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Annexation proposal at southern Citrus Heights border stalls amid property owners’ uncertainty

A map of the area previously proposed to be annexed, shadowed in red against the border of Citrus Heights, outlined in white. Fair Oaks Boulevard runs north to south, Madison Avenue runs east to west. // SB Williams

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Survey Results: Citrus Heights residents rank roads, safety as top priorities

Flashvote Survey question asking Citrus Heights residents "Which of the following aspects of Citrus Heights are most important to you?" Residents were allowed to choose up to four. // SB Williams

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Second Grocery Outlet opens in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–April 2, 2026

Another Grocery Outlet opened in Citrus Heights on Thursday, after months of construction and weeks of preparation stocking shelves…

Travel expo coming Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–April 2, 2026

A travel-focused community event is coming to the Citrus Heights Event Center where local residents will have an opportunity to explore vacation options, meet travel experts, and learn about destinations…

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Annexation proposal at southern Citrus Heights border stalls amid property owners’ uncertainty

Sara Beth Williams–April 2, 2026

The proposed plan to annex a five-and-a-half-acre section of unincorporated Sacramento County on the southern border of Citrus Heights won’t be moving forward anytime soon…

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Construction continues on apartments behind Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–April 2, 2026

After a year of construction, a set of three-story apartment buildings behind Sunrise Mall is progressing along, with exterior windows and doors added beyond scaffolding wrapped around the buildings….

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City highlights successes in roads, safety, economic development

Sara Beth Williams–March 31, 2026

The city listed dozens of accomplishments through 2025, including multiple successes in economic development, community engagement, public safety and roads and construction.

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Who’s running for Congress in District 6?

Sara Beth Williams–March 31, 2026

The race for Congress is heating up as multiple candidates have stepped up to run to represent District 6, including the mayor of West Sacramento, the Sacramento County District Attorney,…

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Who’s running for State Assembly District 7?

Sara Beth Williams–March 31, 2026

Candidates on both sides of the political aisle are running for State Assembly District 7 this year, with current incumbent Josh Hoover having confirmed he is running for reelection.

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