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Two Citrus Heights Water District CAC members running for San Juan Water Board

By Sara Beth Williams— Two new candidates running for the San Juan Water Board of Directors this November are current members of the Citrus Heights Water District’s Customer Advisory Committee.…

Meet Charles Stone, Candidate for Citrus Heights City Council

Sheriff’s Office releases body cam footage of July I-80 officer-involved shooting in Citrus Heights

Police

Commercial building in Citrus Heights along I-80 seeks buyer at $1.6M

CHPD shared camera footage of two suspects who burglarized Mesa Verde High School's band room in the middle of the night on Aug. 20. Authorities described the first suspect as a white male adult, standing 5 feet and 10 inches tall, and weighing about 185 pounds, with dark hair and arm tattoos. The second suspect is described as a white female adult, standing 5 feet 5 inches, weighing 155 pounds, with colored red hair. // CHPD

Citrus Heights Police seek information on local high school band room burglary

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The three-bedroom, one-bathroom home at 8248 Lichen Drive appears, based on listing photos, to be somewhere in the middle of a major renovation, with much of the interior stripped down to the studs.

Gutted, 3-bed home in Citrus Heights listed for $125K

Sara Beth Williams

A Citrus Heights home has hit the market for only $125,000, but prospective buyers should be prepared to look past the house’s current condition…

Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sheri Merrick presented 2025 successes of the Chamber to the Citrus Heights City Council, Aug. 26, 2026.

Citrus Heights Chamber awarded $30K in grants by city

California has a new ADU law. Does it impact Citrus Heights?

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Aug 20-26

Citrus Heights Police seek information on local high school band room burglary

August Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights this month?

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’

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A commercial building at 6366 Tupelo Drive, which directly faces Interstate 80, is listed for sale at $1.6 million.

Commercial building in Citrus Heights along I-80 seeks buyer at $1.6M

Sara Beth Williams

A commercial building at 6366 Tupelo Drive, which directly faces Interstate 80, is listed for sale at $1.6 million….

Gutted, 3-bed home in Citrus Heights listed for $125K

California has a new ADU law. Does it impact Citrus Heights?

Citrus Heights City staff, City Council, regional and local leaders and partners, gathered together Thursday, Aug. 27 to celebrate the official completion of Phase 2 of the Auburn Blvd. Complete Streets project in Citrus Heights. // SB Williams

‘A new chapter:’ Major construction on Auburn Blvd. now officially complete

An old abandoned gas station located on Auburn Blvd. and Watson Way. // SB Williams

New owner wants to reopen old gas station on Auburn Blvd.

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Two Citrus Heights Water District CAC members running for San Juan Water Board

The Citrus Heights Water District CAC chair (Andrew Johnson, left) and vice chair (Michael Nishimura, right) are currently running for San Juan Water District Board of Directors.

Meet Charles Stone, Candidate for Citrus Heights City Council

Charles Stone, Citrus Heights City Council candidate running for District 2. // Charles Stone

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Citrus Heights Chamber awarded $30K in grants by city

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Citrus Heights Council denies property owner’s appeal over Antelope Road abatement order

Photo courtesy of Citrus Heights Code Enforcement officer Don Grillo, taken on the day of an Abatement Hearing March 11, 2026.

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

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Two Citrus Heights Water District CAC members running for San Juan Water Board

Sara Beth Williams–September 1, 2026

Meet Charles Stone, Candidate for Citrus Heights City Council

Sara Beth Williams–September 1, 2026

As part of The Sentinel’s coverage of local elections, each candidate was asked a series of identical questions. The questions are designed to give candidates an opportunity to introduce themselves…

Police

Sheriff’s Office releases body cam footage of July I-80 officer-involved shooting in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–August 31, 2026

Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office released body cam footage over the weekend of an officer involved shooting that took place in Citrus Heights on Interstate 80 at the beginning of July…

Commercial building in Citrus Heights along I-80 seeks buyer at $1.6M

Sara Beth Williams–August 29, 2026

A commercial building at 6366 Tupelo Drive, which directly faces Interstate 80, is listed for sale at $1.6 million….

Gutted, 3-bed home in Citrus Heights listed for $125K

Sara Beth Williams–August 29, 2026

A Citrus Heights home has hit the market for only $125,000, but prospective buyers should be prepared to look past the house’s current condition…

City Hall

Citrus Heights Chamber awarded $30K in grants by city

Sara Beth Williams–August 29, 2026

Citrus Heights City Council members recently approved an award of $30,000 in grant funding to the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce at the latest City Council meeting, and celebrated the…

California has a new ADU law. Does it impact Citrus Heights?

Sara Beth Williams–August 29, 2026

As adding an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, to properties has surged in popularity, a new law allows ADUs to become more than just backyard additions…

Police Logs

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Aug 20-26

Sara Beth Williams–August 28, 2026

Latest police logs show an increase in vehicle violations while showing a decrease in disturbances and suspicious circumstances. Below is a summary of police incident logs from Aug. 20-26, 2026….

Citrus Heights Police seek information on local high school band room burglary

Sara Beth Williams–August 28, 2026

The Citrus Heights Police Department is asking the public for help identifying two burglary suspects involved in stealing band equipment from a local high school….

‘A new chapter:’ Major construction on Auburn Blvd. now officially complete

Sara Beth Williams–August 27, 2026

\City officials gathered with local and regional leaders and partners to celebrate the official completion of the second phase of construction in the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Project on Thursday,…

Business

New owner wants to reopen old gas station on Auburn Blvd.

Sara Beth Williams–August 27, 2026

The new owner of an old gas station once proposed to become a quick-serve pizza restaurant almost a decade ago wants to reactivate gas station service, according to the city…

San Juan High School kicks off first game in renovated stadium on Friday

Sara Beth Williams–August 27, 2026

Friday night’s kickoff game is being labeled a “Red Out” game. For all students who wear red, tickets are only $1 at the door, San Juan High says. Students must…

City Hall

Citrus Heights Council denies property owner’s appeal over Antelope Road abatement order

Sara Beth Williams–August 27, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council voted to reject an Antelope Road property owner’s appeal and uphold an order to abate during a special City Council meeting held Wednesday…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Sara Beth Williams–August 25, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected Wednesday to consider an appeal regarding an Order of Abatement for a property on Antelope Road, recognize a local business, and recognize the…

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Meet the candidates running for Assembly District 7

Sara Beth Williams–August 25, 2026

Following the midterm elections primary in June, candidate Amy L. Slavensky beat out runner up Sanaz Motamedi. Now Slavensky will run in the general election against incumbent and Republican Assemblymember…

Construction

Road closure alert: Mariposa Ave. partially closed this week

Sara Beth Williams–August 24, 2026

Mariposa Avenue will be closed to traffic this week from Cook Avenue to Old Auburn Road as construction work and scheduled tree trimming take place in the area…

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