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Guest Column: What Citrus Heights residents should know about the real impact of going green

By Sue Frost– As a Sacramento County Supervisor, I prioritize the safety and well-being of our community above all my efforts, including my efforts in Citrus Heights. California’s ambitious goal…

2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: March 14-20th

Latest police logs in Citrus Heights include multiple robberies, several stolen vehicle recoveries, and a vehicle being towed following a 2 a.m. traffic stop on Antelope Road…

Report: Majority of Citrus Heights students attend schools outside city

By Sara Beth Williams– During a presentation on March 14 by the Citrus Heights Education Committee to the City Council, the committee presented multiple sources of data regarding Citrus Heights…

Citrus Heights red light cameras still operational, as county drops program

Amid the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office announcement last week regarding the cancellation of their red light camera program, red light cameras remain operational in Citrus Heights, according to local police…

Citrus Heights police arrest suspect after multiple mid-day robberies

The Citrus Heights Police Department announced the arrest of 31-year-old Brian Keating on Wednesday, March 20, following the investigation into three robberies which took place mid-morning on the same day…

Stones casino to host annual Vietnam Veterans Luncheon

By Sara Beth Williams– An annual Vietnam Veterans Luncheon is set to be held March 28 at Stones Gambling Hall, in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day…

Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce welcomes new executive director

By Sara Beth Williams– Sheri Merrick has been selected as the new executive director of the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce, following the chamber’s prior director stepping down in January…

2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: March 7-13

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a spike in vehicle violations during the most recent week in March, attributed to a regional traffic operation held on Wednesday morning…

Citrus Heights council questions report from education committee

By Sara Beth Williams– During a long-awaited presentation on Thursday by the Citrus Heights Education Committee to the City Council, the committee outlined their analysis and recommendations on improving the…

Late-night batting cage opens in Citrus Heights

By Sara Beth Williams– A new batting cage practice facility opened in Citrus Heights last month and has already seen “tons of support” from the community and local surrounding leagues,…

City to host public workshop, as Citrus Heights eyes allowing cannabis retailers

Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council is inviting community members to an upcoming workshop to share input on the potential lifting of a current ban on cannabis retail…

More details emerge following fight, shelter-in-place at SJHS

By Sara Beth Williams– A school district spokesperson on Friday confirmed more details regarding a fight that broke out at San Juan High School two weeks ago and prompted an…

Nearby city eyes Citrus Heights’ neighborhood model

By Mike Hazlip– Several hundred residents on Monday attended a community potluck at the Citrus Heights Community Center, which featured a speaker from Rancho Cordova who praised the city’s neighborhood…

2024 Election Update: Who won in Citrus Heights?

Sentinel staff report– Election results in the March 5 primary continue to be updated by the Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections division, with the latest update being released Friday…

New standards could lead to more mixed-use in Citrus Heights

By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights City Council last month voted to adopt citywide design standards for new housing projects which qualify for a streamlined application process under California law…

2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Feb. 29-March 6

Latest police logs in Citrus Heights include multiple arrests, a burglary at CubeSmart storage, and a hit-and-run near the Walmart Market store on Sunrise Boulevard…

LETTER: Cannabis stores will bring shootings, stabbings, robberies

By Bill Bird, Citrus Heights– Do you want more crime in Citrus Heights? Urge your City Council to support and allow stores that sell marijuana or dope. Your prayers will…

Spring musical performances underway at Mesa Verde High School

Following the closure of Theatre in the Heights last year, community theatrical performances have been a hard find in Citrus Heights — but this week, residents will performances of You’re…

Residents invited to 2024 potluck at Citrus Heights Community Center

Sentinel staff report– The Residents’ Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights is set to host a “Celebrate Spring” potluck event next month, aiming to bolster community spirit…

Budget Update: Citrus Heights on track for $4M surplus

By Phillip Pesola– Following a mid-year budget presentation last month showing Citrus Heights is projected to have a nearly $4 million surplus, the City Council approved adjustments to the city’s…

2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Feb. 22-28

Latest local police logs include grand theft at Harbor Freight Tools on Wednesday, an arrest at Woodside K-8, and a vehicle reported stolen from a location on Mariposa Avenue…

‘Snack Man’ leads annual sock drive for Citrus Heights homeless community

Sentinel staff report– Kicking off the month of March, Alfred “Snack Man” Sanchez is leading his annual sock drive to benefit the local homeless population…

Where and how to vote in Citrus Heights for the 2024 primary 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…

Another store has shuttered at Sunrise Mall, but there’s a glimmer of hope

By Sara Beth Williams– The latest closure at Sunrise Mall is a volunteer-operated store that sought to provide clothing for those experiencing homeless and housing instability, but the store’s former…

Citrus Heights man among two arrested in Folsom vehicle burglary spree

Sentinel staff report– A series of car burglaries in Folsom last weekend led to the arrest of two men, including a resident of Citrus Heights, according to Folsom Police Department…