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Free prescription drug disposal at Citrus Heights Police Dept. April 25
Those with expired or unused prescription drugs are invited to drop them off anonymously at another free “Take Back” event offered by the Citrus Heights Police Department this Saturday…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to issue several proclamations, receive annual reports from multiple city departments, review major infrastructure and funding items, and consider adopting a policy addressing public meeting telephonic or internet service…

Citrus Heights community garden to host 2026 annual plant sale
The Sylvan Ranch Community Garden is hosting its 14th annual plant sale beginning April 11…

Free prescription drug disposal at Citrus Heights Police Dept. April 25
Those with expired or unused prescription drugs are invited to drop them off anonymously at another free “Take Back” event offered by the Citrus Heights Police Department this Saturday…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The Citrus Heights City Council is expected on Wednesday to issue several proclamations, receive annual reports from multiple city departments, review major infrastructure and funding items, and consider adopting a policy addressing public meeting telephonic or internet service…

Citrus Heights community garden to host 2026 annual plant sale
The Sylvan Ranch Community Garden is hosting its 14th annual plant sale beginning April 11…

Signage goes up on new grocer in Sunrise Village
A new grocer remodeling one of the former Rite Aid buildings in Citrus Heights has officially hung its company name on the front facade of 5409 Sunrise Blvd…

‘Fill the Boots for Burns’ fundraiser, safety fair returns to Citrus Heights
Firefighters are slated to kick off the 32nd annual “Fill the Boots for Burns” fundraising event and accompanying community safety fair at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane…

A look back at 2025: Top stories covering Citrus Heights
The Sentinel has compiled some of the top stories that captured the most interest from readers in 2025.

Citrus Heights City Council meeting canceled for Dec. 24
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…

2025 Best Lights in Citrus Heights contest winners announced
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…

Citrus Heights nonprofit collecting toys for troops
A local nonprofit has returned again for 2025 to help collect toys for children of military personnel.




