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When and where to vote in Citrus Heights this election

Sentinel staff report– As of Saturday, voters in Citrus Heights can now cast their ballots in-person at one of five vote centers that are open through Election Day, March 5…

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

Recent News

A new Brazilian restaurant is coming soon to Greenback Square.

New Brazilian restaurant continues progress toward opening

Sara Beth Williams

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…

The Citrus Town Center, stock photo. Citrus Heights Sentinel. Photo by Luke Otterstad

‘Bubbleween’ kids festival planned at Citrus Town Center

Mayor Jayna Karpinski-Costa speaks on letter response to Sacramento Grand Jury Findings, July 9, 2025.

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

A sign on a brick path: Shop local. Support small businesses. Stock photo.

Editorial: Why shopping local matters

Citrus Heights City Council candidates for districts 2 and 4 met Tuesday, Sept. 29 at Royal Stage theater for a public forum. // SB Williams

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

September Events: What’s happening around Citrus Heights?

A new thrift store is now open, located at 7424 Greenback Ln.

New thrift store open at former 99 Cents Only store in Citrus Heights

A crowd gathers at the west entrance of the mall to watch the grand opening, April 19, 1972. // Sacramento Union - Citrus Heights Historical Society

The rise and fall of Sunrise Mall: The rise of a regional icon

Must Be Cow, an all you can eat buffet, is located at

Why this Korean buffet is called ‘Must Be Cow’

Business News

New Brazilian restaurant continues progress toward opening

Sara Beth Williams

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…

Editorial: Why shopping local matters

A property where a local Walgreens resides is listed for sale for $750K

Walgreens-occupied property for sale in Citrus Heights sees $750k price cut

An independent market has been cleared out of all its merchandise, with nothing left except empty fridges along two walls.

Independent grocery store shutters in Citrus Heights

A medical clothing retailer on Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights is going out of business

Healthcare clothing retailer to shutter in Citrus Heights, amid nationwide closures

City Hall

When and where to vote in Citrus Heights this election

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

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

City Hall

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

City Hall

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

Latest Articles

When and where to vote in Citrus Heights this election

Sara Beth Williams–October 6, 2026

Sentinel staff report– As of Saturday, voters in Citrus Heights can now cast their ballots in-person at one of five vote centers that are open through Election Day, March 5…

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

Sara Beth Williams–October 5, 2026

New information has emerged regarding an assault that took place on Aug. 20 at a local shopping center on the corner of Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard, shedding additional light…

Police

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,…

Police Logs

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….

Business

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.…

Community

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…

Police

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…

City Hall

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…