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New signals installed on Auburn Boulevard

Sara Beth Williams–January 1, 2026

A new set of stoplights have been installed on Auburn Boulevard in front of the Citrus Grove shopping center…

A look back at 2025: Top stories covering Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–January 1, 2026

The Sentinel has compiled some of the top stories that captured the most interest from readers in 2025.

Adventure park preparing to open in the new year

Sara Beth Williams–January 1, 2026

A new trampoline adventure park is hoping to be open and ready for business in early 2026. 

New Year’s Eve fire kills 3 dogs, injures 1, in Citrus Heights.

Sara Beth Williams–January 1, 2026

A house fire in Citrus Heights sent one person to the hospital and resulted in the loss of three pets Wednesday evening, according to officials.

Citrus Heights police officer home recovering after Christmas Eve collision

Sara Beth Williams–December 30, 2025

A Citrus Heights Police officer is recovering at home after his vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle just before midnight on Dec. 24…

22 businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2025

Sara Beth Williams–December 27, 2025

While many businesses opened in Citrus Heights this year, multiple businesses have also shuttered over the past year — with a dozen of those occurring inside Sunrise Mall…

Specialty coffee lounge in Citrus Heights closes, plans to relocate

Sara Beth Williams–December 27, 2025

A specialty coffee shop closed last weekend in Citrus Heights, after announcing the pending closure earlier this month…

Five-bed home sells for $1M in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–December 27, 2025

After being listed for $1.1 million in September and dropping by $101,000 in October, a two-story home in Citrus Heights recently sold for $1 million…

Guest Column: Why I voted to approve this major solar project

Sara Beth Williams–December 27, 2025

By Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez– I’ve heard from some of you about the Coyote Creek solar project, and I want to clearly explain what…

Christmas Eve collision leaves one Citrus Heights officer injured

Sara Beth Williams–December 27, 2025

A Citrus Heights Police officer was transported to the hospital just after midnight on Christmas Day after the…

Christmas Day storm brings flooding, fallen trees

Sara Beth Williams–December 27, 2025

Strong winds and heavy rain on Christmas Eve and into Christmas Day brought localized flooding and a handful of downed trees throughout Citrus Heights…

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Dec. 18-24

Sara Beth Williams–December 27, 2025

Latest police logs show a decrease in code enforcement, while showing an increase in animal control calls…

One arrested at latest DUI checkpoint in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–December 23, 2025

One driver was arrested last Thursday and 15 citations were issued during the Citrus Height’s Police Department’s recent DUI checkpoint…

Former Citrus Heights Police officer arrested after death of 7-year-old girl

Sara Beth Williams–December 23, 2025

A former employee of the Citrus Heights Police Department has been arrested along with his girlfriend following the death of a 7-year-old, multiple news sources have reported.

Apartments behind Sunrise Mall taking shape

Sara Beth Williams–December 23, 2025

Construction on a future set of apartment buildings behind Sunrise Mall is progressing. with two distinct three-story buildings taking shape…

Citrus Heights City Council meeting canceled for Dec. 24

Sara Beth Williams–December 23, 2025

Falling on Christmas Eve, the Citrus Heights City Council meeting for Dec. 24 has been canceled according to an agenda update posted to the city’s website…

Sunrise Mall has lost a dozen businesses in 12 months

Sara Beth Williams–December 20, 2025

At least one dozen businesses have closed inside Sunrise Mall over the course of the last 12 months, including both independent businesses and national chains….

Annual winter shelter for Citrus Heights homeless to begin in January

Sara Beth Williams–December 20, 2025

Beginning Jan. 4, 2026, the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) will host its 10th Winter Sanctuary,..

2025 Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest winners announced

Sara Beth Williams–December 20, 2025

The city announced Thursday the winners for this year’s Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest on their social media account, with a slideshow of the winning home in each category…

City seeks bids for frontage improvement project around Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–December 20, 2025

The City of Citrus Heights has issued a request for proposals seeking professional engineering firms to assist with the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan Frontage Improvement Project….

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Dec. 11-17

Citrus Heights Sentinel–December 20, 2025

Latest police logs show a decrease in disturbances, while showing an increase in code enforcement calls…

Community spirit shines in Citrus Heights ‘Best Lights’ winner

Sara Beth Williams–December 20, 2025

Kelley Winters and her partner, who live on Karen Rae Court, have decked out their corner home with bright lights and winter inflatables for years…

LETTER: Affordable housing is the only answer to homelessness

Citrus Heights Sentinel–December 20, 2025

Around 50 or so million dollars were supposed to open a location on Watt Avenue by the end of 2025…

Deadline approaching: Is your name on SMUD’s unclaimed checks list?

Sara Beth Williams–December 18, 2025

Claims for any unclaimed funds listed among SMUD’s annual unclaimed checks list must be filed by 5 p.m. on Dec. 22.

Must-see lights to visit in Citrus Heights this Christmas

Sara Beth Williams–December 18, 2025

Several houses and streets are decked out for the holiday season with bright lights, tall seasonal inflatables, and elaborate displays, some that even tell a story…