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Million-dollar Citrus Heights home still on market after $150k price drop
A 3,000-square-foot home on Sylvan Road with a history of fluctuating sales prices is still on the market after seeing a $150,000 price drop to $1.1 million last month…

Citrus Heights Letters: Fines for setting out waste early?
The latest letters to the Editor from Sentinel readers are in response to a recent report by The Sentinel on the decision by the City Council to penalize residents for setting out bulk items outside of 48 hours prior…

Longtime auto repair shop in Citrus Heights up for sale
An auto repair shop that has been in Citrus Heights for decades has been listed for sale.

2024 Election: Ballot drop box to open Feb 5th at Citrus Heights City Hall
Sentinel staff report– It’s election season, and voters on Monday will begin being able to drop off their vote-by-mail ballots at a drop box outside City Hall…

Changes to Old Auburn Road could take years to begin
By Mike Hazlip— During a community meeting held Thursday evening, the city outlined major changes to four key intersections as part of the first phase in the Old Auburn Road Complete Streets plan…

Citrus Heights PD make arrest after employee held at knife-point during robbery
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police on Thursday announced the arrest of a 43-year-old man on charges of armed robbery, attempted kidnapping, and false imprisonment…

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…




