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Police respond to ‘aggressive’ goat on the loose in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights police corralled and reunited a loose goat with its owners Tuesday afternoon after the animal was reportedly acting aggressively toward people in the neighborhood…

Citrus Heights police make arrest after mid-day street racing incident
Citrus Heights police said officers on Wednesday encountered several vehicles street racing in the area of Auburn Boulevard and Halifax Street in the middle of the day…

Latest update: Who’s winning in Citrus Heights area races, as of Nov. 12
More than a week after Election Day, votes continue to be counted in various local races affecting Citrus Heights, with the latest results for City Council, school board, water district, state assembly and congressional races posted on Tuesday,…

Another retailer is calling it quits at Sunrise Mall
Clothing and apparel retailer Tilly’s is the latest pending closure at Sunrise Mall, with the location currently displaying “store closing” signs and a final date of…

Sunrise Mall food court loses two eateries
The exodus continues at the declining Sunrise Mall as several more businesses leave the once-thriving regional mall at the center of Citrus Heights’ retail economy…

New ‘Mondays with the Mayor’ to happen weekly at City Hall
Bret Daniels, who was selected by his colleagues last month to serve a one-year term as mayor of Citrus Heights in 2024, announced this month that he will begin hosting weekly office hours at City Hall…

Off-road specialty shop eyeing vacant building in Citrus Town Center
A business specializing in off-road equipment and installation is seeking to become a new tenant in the Citrus Town Center, according to a recent announcement…

Citrus Heights launches online hub for community volunteering opportunities
Sentinel staff report– During the city’s Jan. 11 council meeting, staff unveiled a new online platform designed to foster community involvement in Citrus Heights through volunteering…

New low-income apartments in Citrus Heights now home to 144 residents
By Mike Hazlip— A grand opening was held Thursday for the 47-unit Sunrise Pointe apartment complex in Citrus Heights, which is now home to 144 residents…

Church, neighbors speak out against proposed subdivision on Mariposa Avenue
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Planning Commission on Wednesday moved to table a discussion over a planned five-lot subdivision, after opposition from neighboring residents…

Comic Con event returning to Sunrise Mall this month
By Sara Beth Williams– An event dubbed “Not Your Typical Comic Con” is slated to return to the Sunrise Mall on Jan. 20-21, 2024…

Citrus Heights Little League seeks help for repairs, new fencing after fire
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Little League is desperate for help and looking to improve security after a fire damaged the scorekeeper’s box at McDonald Field…




