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Progress underway on former Teriyaki Land in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–December 11, 2025

A visit by Sentinel staff last week found the exterior of the building formerly occupied by Teriyaki Land repainted a bright red and white…

Voting now open for 2025 ‘Best Lights’ in Citrus Heights’

Sara Beth Williams–December 11, 2025

Voting is now open for the 2025 Best Lights in Citrus Heights annual holiday contest hosted by the City of Citrus Heights, that celebrates the best decorated homes in the…

Collision, vehicle fire shut down Citrus Heights intersection

Sara Beth Williams–December 11, 2025

A two-vehicle collision resulting in a vehicle bursting into flames briefly shut down a local intersection Wednesday morning…

Citrus Heights Council selects new Mayor, Vice Mayor for 2026

Sara Beth Williams–December 11, 2025

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday unanimously selected a new mayor and vice mayor from among their ranks to serve one-year terms in 2026…

Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Sara Beth Williams–December 9, 2025

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to adopt a new salary table, consider renewing the city’s Prohousing designation, and review current regulations related to mobile food vendors…

Citrus Heights to discuss food truck regulations in upcoming City Council meeting

Sara Beth Williams–December 9, 2025

The City of Citrus Heights plans to discuss current regulations during the upcoming City Council meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 10, following an uptick in interest from mobile food vendors seeking…

Citrus Heights man accused of poaching 15 abalone

Sara Beth Williams–December 9, 2025

A Citrus Heights man accused of poaching over a dozen red abalone appeared in court in Santa Rosa last week…

Second annual Park District tree lighting held at Rusch Park

Sara Beth Williams–December 6, 2025

By Sara Beth Williams– The Sunrise Recreation and Park District held its second annual “Sunrise Lights the Night” tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 6. The event featured lighting a…

Guest Column: Closing the illegal camping loophole

Citrus Heights Sentinel–December 6, 2025

By Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez– Over the last several years, homelessness in Sacramento County has changed dramatically…

Another jeweler has shuttered inside Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–December 6, 2025

By Sara Beth Williams– Where there were once four jewelers and a watch and jewelry repair store, the Sunrise Mall is now down to just two jewelry stores. One recently…

Winter sports shop opens in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–December 6, 2025

Just in time for the winter season, a new winter sports equipment shop opened on Auburn Boulevard the day before Thanksgiving.

Former Rite Aid building in Citrus Heights undergoing renovation

Sara Beth Williams–December 6, 2025

The former Rite Aid building near the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue is undergoing a face-lift and other renovation work, with construction crews seen tearing up the asphalt…

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Nov. 27-Dec 3

Sara Beth Williams–December 6, 2025

Latest police logs show a decrease in code enforcement and vehicle violations while showing an increase in traffic accidents….

Santa returns to Sunrise Mall in a new location

Sara Beth Williams–December 6, 2025

By Sara Beth Williams– Photos with Santa Claus at Sunrise Mall might look a little different this year, as Santa has arrived at Sunrise Mall, but in a different location.…

Obituary: Louis William Martel III (1951-2025)

Sara Beth Williams–December 6, 2025

Louis “Lou” William Martell III passed quietly on September 10, 2025, from natural causes, with his loving son Louis IV and daughter Gwendolyn at his bedside…

Another clothing store shutters at Sunrise Mall

Sara Beth Williams–December 4, 2025

Another clothing store has vacated its space at Sunrise Mall…

Local veteran to host Christmas with Santa, toy drive, in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–December 4, 2025

This holiday season, Citrus Heights resident and former veteran George Frey is stepping into the role of Santa Claus in an effort to both bring joy and happiness to kids…

Pedal misstep sends vehicle into garage door at Citrus Heights residence

Sara Beth Williams–December 4, 2025

A vehicle crashed into the garage of a home on Cordellia Circle Wednesday morning after the driver accidentally hit the accelerator…

Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest for 2025 now accepting nominations

Sara Beth Williams–December 4, 2025

The city’s 2025 “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” contest is now accepting nominations through Dec. 8.

Road closures in Citrus Heights for the 2025 California International Marathon

Sara Beth Williams–December 4, 2025

Several key road closures will be in effect during the upcoming annual California International Marathon, which is set to take place this Sunday, Dec. 8. 

Three-vehicle collision leaves one flipped on its side

Sara Beth Williams–December 1, 2025

A collision involving three vehicles left one flipped on its side on Fair Oaks Boulevard in Citrus Heights Saturday afternoon, authorities said…

Citrus Heights Police respond to multi-vehicle collision

Sara Beth Williams–November 29, 2025

A two-vehicle collision on Sylvan Road left all southbound lanes blocked for a short time early Saturday morning.

Citrus Heights charity among 5 beneficiaries of new ‘Giving Machine’

Sara Beth Williams–November 29, 2025

A new vending machine selling items that will benefit families and individuals in need has officially opened at the Westfield Galleria Mall in Roseville, with a Citrus Heights–based organization as…

December Events: What’s going on in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–November 29, 2025

This December is packed with civic and community events, and variety of holiday-themed festivities, offering residents multiple ways to celebrate the season…

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Nov. 20-25

Sara Beth Williams–November 29, 2025

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