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Josh Hoover claims victory in Assembly District 7 race
Republican incumbent Josh Hoover continues to hold a lead over Citrus Heights City Councilmember Porsche Middleton in the race for California State Assembly District 7, according to the latest voting results released Tuesday…
Citrus Heights seeks to fill four Planning Commission seats
Want to be part of the decision-making process at City Hall? The City of Citrus Heights announced last week it is currently accepting applications from residents to fill four seats on the city’s Planning Commission, and three seats…
Citrus Heights police capture suspect wanted in $100k jewelry heists
Citrus Heights police announced on social media the arrest of a felony grand theft suspect in Citrus Heights last week who was wanted for “multiple jewelry store burglaries” in Reno, Nevada.
Citrus Heights mayor votes against new light rail station
Sentinel staff report– On Monday, the Sacramento Regional Transit Board of Directors voted 11-1 for a new light rail station, with opposition coming from Citrus Heights Mayor Bret Daniels who sits on the regional board…
Dumpster fire at Sunrise Mall draws Metro Fire response
By Mike Hazlip— Reports of a dumpster fire drew Metro Fire crews to Sunrise Mall over the weekend…
Citrus Heights to reconsider ban on cannabis businesses in 2024
By Mike Hazlip— The City of Citrus Heights is slated to take up reconsideration of its ban on cannabis businesses this year, following…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will hold its first meeting of 2024 this Thursday, with items on the agenda including contract awards, appointments to various boards and commissions, and proposed…
Citrus Heights landowner donates 2.2 acres to city. Here’s why
By Mike Hazlip— More than two acres of wooded land along Sylvan Road are set to become a…
Police investigating report of suspicious death in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Neighbors living near Oakwood Hills Circle on the outskirts of Citrus Heights say police responded to the area on Dec. 15 to investigate a death at a residence, but questions remain as to the outcome…
Eight businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2023
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights welcomed dozens of new businesses in 2023, but also saw departures of a notable restaurant, retailers and other businesses during the same year…
Citrus Heights to host workshop focused on neighborhood engagement
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is kicking off the new year with plans for a community workshop next month to help boost community engagement…
Citrus Heights council votes to ban sitting, standing in medians
By Mike Hazlip— Following a repeal of the city’s ban on panhandling in October out of concern for First Amendment lawsuits, the City Council last month voted to approve an ordinance aimed at preventing individuals from standing, sitting,…
