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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…
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…
Citrus Heights to move forward on ‘sorely needed’ San Juan Ave roadway project
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council last month voted unanimously to approve a multi-million dollar contract for the first phase of roadway…
Obituary: Ralph Rhees (1937-2024)
Submitted by Eric Rhees– Ralph Rhees passed away January 18, 2024 at age 86 in his Citrus Heights home surrounded by family members. He was born in Ogden, Utah Sept. 27, 1937, to Horace and Elizabeth Rhees, the…
New information emerges in Citrus Heights attempted carjacking
A woman who was the victim of a violent attempted carjacking in a Citrus Heights neighborhood two years ago later received a letter in the mail reportedly identifying the suspect, although police confirmed…
Citrus Heights police arrest homeless man after fatal stabbing
The Citrus Heights Police Department on Monday night announced the arrest of a 35-year-old homeless man in connection with a fatal stabbing of another homeless man that occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday…
Citrus Heights volunteers prepare for countywide homeless count
By Mike Hazlip— Volunteers in Citrus Heights and throughout Sacramento County are preparing to undertake this year’s “Point-in-Time” count of people experiencing homelessness…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will meet this Thursday to address topics including potential approval of a $17,000 grant request from the Chamber of Commerce, adjustments to employee retirement contributions, and…
