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Guest Opinion: Developer’s vision for Sunrise Mall directly conflicts with current plan
Below you will find my public comment that was provided to the City for the proposed amendment to the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan. Sometimes these publications…

What’s going on with the Rusch Park Amphitheater project?
Progress on the Kathy Cook Memorial Amphitheater project, which was anticipated to be built at Rusch Community Park, has been slow going…

New grocery store coming to former Rite Aid in Citrus Heights
A well-known grocery has filed plans to fill a vacant building in the…

Citrus Heights Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash on Antelope Road
A motorcyclist died on Wednesday afternoon following a vehicular collision on Antelope Road in Citrus Heights…

Local baseball club to bring back classic uniforms for milestone celebration
A local baseball and softball club that calls Citrus Heights home will mark its third decade of playing ball next year…

District upgrades Citrus Heights schools with new security fencing, locks
Campus fencing and safety projects have wrapped up at several local schools in Citrus Heights, according to the San Juan Unified School District…

Ribbon cutting kicks off plans for playground for children with disabilities
Community members and business leaders gathered at San Juan Park last month to kickoff efforts to build Mike’s Playground, a playground that will accommodate children living with disabilities…

Citrus Heights PD mourns loss of longtime animal services officer
Animal Services Officer Ruben Hernandez passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 1, the Citrus Heights Police Department announced on Wednesday…

Juveniles threaten Sunrise Mall employees, attempt to break into store
Several juveniles reportedly attempted to break into a store within the Sunrise Mall on Monday, according to employees who work inside the mall.

Citrus Heights shipping store hit with back-to-back break-ins
A local shipping store on Auburn Boulevard was recently burglarized three times within a week, according to the store’s owner…

Deadline approaches for voting in ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ contest
Sentinel staff report– The deadline is Sept. 5 for community members to vote online for their favorite local businesses and restaurants to win this year’s “Best of Citrus Heights” contest…

Election 2024: Who’s running for Citrus Heights City Council?
Three candidates are officially running for the City Council District 1 seat, currently held by Mayor Bret Daniels…




