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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…

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…

Citrus Heights awards $150k in grants five nonprofits, denies others
The City Council recently voted unanimously to award $150,000 in grant funding to five nonprofits, while…

Voter Guide: Everything you need to know to vote in Citrus Heights
With ballots being received by residents this week, The Sentinel has compiled a list of resources for Citrus Heights residents related to the 2024 Election, including City Council candidate information, San Juan Unified School District Board of Education..

Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights City Council members will meet Wednesday, Oct. 9, to consider approving a nearly $200,000 LED lighting upgrade at the Community Center, as well as…

Proposed Montessori school at Sunrise Mall listed as ‘under construction’ on city map
Plans for a recently proposed preschool seeking to occupy a building located at the Sunrise Mall appear to be moving forward…

Local sushi restaurant reopens after one-month closure
A local Japanese restaurant on Greenback Lane is now back open, after an ownership change…

Citrus Heights PAL to host first golf tournament fundraising event
Citrus Heights Police Activities League is hosting its first inaugural golf tournament in October…




