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Citrus Heights fabric retailer now listed among national closures
After escaping the first round of closures, a local fabric retailer has been named on the list of 500 store locations to shutter throughout the country following…
Valentine’s Day fundraiser to aid Citrus Heights families in need
Residents craving coffee drinks this Valentine’s Day can help contribute funds to the Sunrise…
Auburn Boulevard eyesore demolished
A boarded-up, abandoned house once visible to thousands of drivers passing by on Auburn Boulevard each day was demolished by…
‘Ghost Tours’ return to Mesa Verde High School in time for Halloween
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 on Oct. 22.
Plans for Citrus Heights Walmart remodel, expansion submitted to city
An application for a remodeling and expansion project at the Walmart store on Auburn Boulevard has been submitted to the city for approval, according to the city’s website…
Man arrested, released after brandishing knife at Montage Apartments
A 35-year-old male was arrested for brandishing a deadly weapon during an argument on Tuesday night, according to police.
San Juan High School alum makes it onto Hell’s Kitchen TV show
San Juan High School alumnus and current Executive Chef Anthony Vo made it onto Gordon Ramsey’s Hell’s Kitchen…
2024 ‘Howl-o-Ween’ parade in Citrus Heights to have route change
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band recently announced changes to the usual route in their upcoming annual “Howl-o-Ween” parade scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19. The new route will begin at Grand Oaks Elementary School,…
Letters to the Editor: Measure P, Sunrise Mall, more fast food?
The latest letters to the Editor from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers discuss the Sunrise Mall and the newly proposed amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow plan…
Tensions rise at Planning Commission meeting over 6-acre subdivision request
Controversy surrounded the Planning Commission’s decision to approve the subdivision of two different lots on Old Auburn Road into a total of six smaller lots.
Historic Lincoln Highway Placards installed along Auburn Blvd
A ceremony was held Oct. 7 in front of the Sylvan Cemetery to unveil an historical placard recognizing Auburn Boulevard as part of the Lincoln Highway…
Citrus Heights to spend $194K on LED lighting upgrade at Community Center
The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday approved a $194,000 retrofit project to install energy-efficient lighting fixtures at the Citrus Heights Community Center…
