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

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to issue several proclamations, hear Community Development Block Grant funding allocation recommendations, and consider approving preliminary infrastructure planning funds for the…

Man arrested in Citrus Heights after four car collision, vehicle fire

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Elderly man dies from major injury collision in Citrus Heights

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‘Ghost Tours’ event returns to Mesa Verde High School

City Council to consider $178K Infrastructure phasing agreement for Sunrise Tomorrow

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Improvements are planned for the driveway entrance to Tea It to accommodate a new stoplight planned for Auburn blvd. // SB Williams

Where will the new stoplight be on Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights?

Sara Beth Williams

A new stoplight has been planned for Auburn Boulevard, just south of Whyte Avenue, as part of Phase 2 of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Project….

‘Ghost Tours’ event returns to Mesa Verde High School

San Juan Unified Superintendent announces temporary leave of absence

One of many murals painted on Auburn blvd commissioned by Citrus Heights Arts ahead of ArtBeat 2025. // SB Williams

Third annual ‘ArtBeat’ festival coming to Rusch Park in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 9-15

See which roads in Citrus Heights are scheduled for resurfacing

Sara Beth Williams

The Sentinel has broken down the list of roads into five districts based on this district map. Below is a list of all the roads expected to be resurfaced in…

Temporary Bright orange sign that reads "Business Open. Driveway Here."

Auburn Blvd. construction project in Citrus Heights nearing halfway point

The site of an old sports bar on Mariposa Avenue is being transformed into a coffee shop.

Former sports bar in Citrus Heights set to become coffee shop

Los Nogales Mexican Restaurant is located at 7150 Auburn Blvd. // SB WIlliams

Citrus Heights: 5 new restaurants to try in 2025

Two new murals unveiled at Sylvan Corners to kick off new Citrus Heights arts district

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Ascension Christian Preschool operated for 43 years in Citrus Heights from Ascension Lutheran Church on Garden Gate Drive. // SB Williams

Local preschool closed after decades serving Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams

A local preschool that served Citrus Heights for over 40 years has closed, according to the preschool’s website….

Local preschool closed after decades serving Citrus Heights

An aerial view of a preschool located on Oak Avenue listed for sale. // CH Sentinel

Preschool in Citrus Heights listed for sale at $1.5M

Pinkberry in Citrus Heights is now open at 5437 Sunrise Blvd.

Yogurt shop now open in Citrus Heights

The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce hired new Operations and Membership Coordinator Katie Berlin. // courtesy of Katie Berlin

Citrus Heights Chamber hires new operations and membership coordinator

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City Council to consider $178K Infrastructure phasing agreement for Sunrise Tomorrow

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

Where will the new stoplight be on Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights?

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Citrus Heights improving ‘dangerous’ section of Old Auburn Road

A map of where construction is taking place on Old Auburn Road in Citrus Heights. // City of Citrus Heights

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Citrus Heights introduces new Business of Distinction awards

Wild and Fly Fitness has been nominated for a Business of Distinction: Civic Heights Award.

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City Council to consider $178K Infrastructure phasing agreement for Sunrise Tomorrow

Sara Beth Williams–October 21, 2025

The Citrus Heights City Council is expected to consider the approval of a service agreement for the development of preliminary infrastructure phasing work for the Sunrise Tomorrow project…

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

Sara Beth Williams–October 21, 2025

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Man arrested in Citrus Heights after four car collision, vehicle fire

Sara Beth Williams–October 20, 2025

One driver was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence following a four-car collision, where one vehicle was in flames…

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Elderly man dies from major injury collision in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–October 18, 2025

An elderly man died last week, five days after crashing into a tree, officials said. The man, 75, was not identified.

Where will the new stoplight be on Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights?

Sara Beth Williams–October 18, 2025

A new stoplight has been planned for Auburn Boulevard, just south of Whyte Avenue, as part of Phase 2 of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Project….

‘Ghost Tours’ event returns to Mesa Verde High School

Sara Beth Williams–October 18, 2025

The Mesa Verde Theater department is hosting its fourth annual ‘Ghost Tours’ this Halloween season. Ghost Tours are scheduled for Oct. 24, 25, and 26 with an alumni preview night…

Schools

San Juan Unified Superintendent announces temporary leave of absence

Sara Beth Williams–October 18, 2025

The San Juan Unified School District announced this week that Superintendent Melissa Bassanelli will be taking a medical leave of absence following a recent diagnosis.

Community

Third annual ‘ArtBeat’ festival coming to Rusch Park in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–October 18, 2025

The heart of Citrus Heights will once again come alive with color, rhythm, and creativity during the third annual ArtBeat festival, hosted by Citrus Heights Arts….

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2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Oct. 9-15

Citrus Heights Sentinel–October 18, 2025

Latest police logs show a drop in code enforcement calls, while showing a rise in disturbances…

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CHP officer arrested by Citrus Heights Police

Sara Beth Williams–October 18, 2025

An off-duty California Highway Patrol officer was arrested last week in in Citrus Heights on drug-related charges according to local news reports…

Local preschool closed after decades serving Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–October 16, 2025

A local preschool that served Citrus Heights for over 40 years has closed, according to the preschool’s website….

Sacramento Armenian food festival comes to Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–October 16, 2025

The Sacramento Armenian Food Festival will take place this Saturday, Oct. 18, in Citrus Heights, bringing a full day of authentic cuisine, live music, and family-friendly fun to St. James…

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Citrus Heights improving ‘dangerous’ section of Old Auburn Road

Sara Beth Williams–October 16, 2025

The City of Citrus Heights is currently working to improve safety on a section of Old Auburn Road from Sunrise Boulevard to Fair Oaks Boulevard…

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Citrus Heights introduces new Business of Distinction awards

Sara Beth Williams–October 16, 2025

Citrus Heights is rolling out a new way to celebrate the businesses that strengthen and shape the local community.

Citrus Heights Planning Commission approves members-only gas station expansion project

Sara Beth Williams–October 14, 2025

After months of planning and delays, a fuel expansion project proposal for a members-only gas station in Citrus Heights was approved by the Citrus Heights Planning Commission…

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Citrus Heights opens sandbag stations for rainy season

Sara Beth Williams–October 14, 2025

By Sara Beth Williams– With the rainy season kicking off, the City of Citrus Heights is offering free sandbag resources to help residents prepare for potential flooding. Two self-serve sandbag…

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Hoover, Rodriguez, to host community meetings in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–October 14, 2025

State Assemblyman Josh Hoover and Sacramento Supervisor Rosario Rodriquez are slated to hold community meetings in Citrus Heights this October.