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Suspect arrested, released after stealing $91k in jewelry at Sunrise Mall
A 34-year-old man was arrested Tuesday morning on charges of burglary and possession of burglary tools after stealing $91,000 in merchandise from a business inside the Sunrise Mall…
Gilberto’s Tacos announces permanent closure of food truck
Gilberto’s Tacos, which recently opened up a food truck after the lease for its building expired, is now permanently closing its food truck operation…
Update: Police investigating cause of death for body found after Monday’s fire
Citrus Heights Police are investigating after a deceased female was discovered in an apartment bedroom following a fire on Monday morning…
Education committee to report findings to Citrus Heights council this month
Sentinel staff report– Following a controversial City Council directive last year to look into the feasibility of Citrus Heights forming its own school district, the council will hear a much-anticipated report later this month from an ad-hoc committee…
Citrus Heights Chamber seeks new executive director
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce is in search of a new executive director, after its former director…
February Events: What’s happening this month in Citrus Heights?
By Sara Beth Williams– The month of February in Citrus Heights includes a red carpet gala inside Sunrise Mall, along with a crab feed at the community center, several career fairs, a rummage sale, and more…
Citrus Heights reports record-number of secondary dwelling permits in 2023
Sentinel staff report– More housing is coming to Citrus Heights, as the city on Thursday reported issuing double the average number of permits for…
Two suspects sought in Citrus Heights, Rocklin gun store burglaries
The Citrus Heights Police Department is actively seeking two suspects following a theft on Jan. 29 where three men allegedly stole several firearms from a business on Greenback Lane. The incident, reported just before 5 p.m., closely follows…
New fitness club taking shape in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Renovation work at the 150,000-square-foot Sunrise Village shopping center continues, with the coming addition of a new fitness club…
City to host public workshop for Old Auburn Road plan
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights on Thursday will host a community workshop for its Old Auburn Road Complete Streets (OARCS) Plan, which is slated to enter its final design phase later this year…
Neighborhood group funds treadmill for Citrus Heights police dog
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights neighborhood association provided funds for a canine treadmill that police say will keep one of their high-energy dogs active…
City manager talks accomplishments, goals for Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights City Manager Ash Feeney spoke at last week’s meeting of Area 10, Sylvan Old Auburn Road, seeking input from community members ahead of an upcoming strategic planning retreat…
