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Black Angus, on Greenback Lane, is open for business. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights restaurant closed twice this year due to ‘vermin infestation’

Sara Beth Williams

A local restaurant on Greenback Lane has suffered several failed inspections over the last several months, according to Sacramento County Environmental Management Department documentation. The restaurant is currently open for…

Roundabouts spark debate as Citrus Heights Gateway trail project advances

A still shot from video captured by Sentinel staff on Aug. 20 as Citrus Heights Police pursued the suspect of an assault who was walking in the middle of Auburn Blvd. // CH Sentinel

New details emerge in Aug. 20 Citrus Heights assault

Citrus Heights Community Marching Band annual yard sale fundraiser, May, 2019.

September Events: What’s happening around Citrus Heights?

A photo of the annual Battle of the Bands and BBQ fundraising event at the Historic Rusch Home and Gardens, hosted by American Legion Post 637 // City of Citrus Heights

Ninth annual Battle of the Bands coming to Rusch Park in Citrus Heights

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Sponsored: The Real Truth Behind the Artificial Grass Craze

Citrus Heights Sentinel

Hold onto your hats, Citrus Heights homeowners! It’s time to set the record straight. Artificial Grass Depots is helping California to save millions, and possibly “billions” of gallons of drinkable…

Kathy Morris, right, stands near a table set up at C-Bar-C Park on Aug. 2, for National Night Out. // M. Hazlip

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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Black Angus, on Greenback Lane, is open for business. // SB Williams

Citrus Heights restaurant closed twice this year due to ‘vermin infestation’

Sara Beth Williams

A local restaurant on Greenback Lane has suffered several failed inspections over the last several months, according to Sacramento County Environmental Management Department documentation. The restaurant is currently open for…

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

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

Real Estate for sale sign, file photo

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

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2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Aug 27-Sept. 2

Sara Beth Williams–September 5, 2026

Latest police logs show an increase in vehicle violations while showing a decrease in disturbances and suspicious circumstances…

At 104, Citrus Heights resident Dorothy Lunsford keeps life full of family and adventure

Sara Beth Williams–September 5, 2026

Citrus Heights centenarian Dorothy Lunsford just turned 104 this week and celebrated her birthday with her family out at Folsom Lake, which her family says is one of her favorite…

25th annual 9/11 memorial service to be held at Sylvan Cemetery

Sara Beth Williams–September 5, 2026

A 9/11 memorial ceremony will be held at Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024…

September date set to complete new sound wall mural in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–September 5, 2026

Citrus Heights Arts has announced dates for painting to begin on a new community mural along a sound wall on Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights…

Citrus Heights restaurant closed twice this year due to ‘vermin infestation’

Sara Beth Williams–September 5, 2026

A local restaurant on Greenback Lane has suffered several failed inspections over the last several months, according to Sacramento County Environmental Management Department documentation. The restaurant is currently open for…

Roundabouts spark debate as Citrus Heights Gateway trail project advances

Sara Beth Williams–September 5, 2026

As part of the project, the proposed safety improvements include adding three single-lane roundabouts at Old Auburn Road and Argo Drive, Old Auburn Road and Wachtel Way, and Old Auburn…

New details emerge in Aug. 20 Citrus Heights assault

Sara Beth Williams–September 3, 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…

September Events: What’s happening around Citrus Heights?

Sara Beth Williams–September 3, 2026

September brings a variety of community events, fundraisers, workshops, meetings and activities to Citrus Heights, ranging from a 9/11 memorial service and local candidate forum to Citrus Nights, community yard…

Ninth annual Battle of the Bands coming to Rusch Park in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–September 3, 2026

The annual Battle of the Bands and BBQ, hosted by American Legion Post 637, is set to return for its ninth year. The annual fundraising event is scheduled for Saturday,…

San Juan High School sports schedule for 2026-27 school year

Sara Beth Williams–September 3, 2026

San Juan High School in Citrus Heights has a full year of sports planned for the 2026-27 school year. Below you’ll find the schedule for all sports, including fall, winter…

Garbage truck catches fire in Citrus Heights due to discarded Tesla battery

Sara Beth Williams–September 1, 2026

Sacramento Metro Fire officials say a Tesla wall battery inside a garbage truck in Citrus Heights caught fire Monday afternoon…

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

Sara Beth Williams–September 1, 2026

Two new candidates running for the San Juan Water Board of Directors this November are members of the Citrus Heights Water District’s Customer Advisory Committee…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…