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Trump supporters gather at Sunrise Mall to celebrate election win
Supporters of President-elect Donald Trump gathered at Sunrise Mall on Saturday, Nov. 9, before departing in a caravan known as a “Trump Train” headed for Grass Valley, participants said…
CA Assembly District 7 results: Hoover leads Middleton with 53%
Republican incumbent Josh Hoover holds a lead over Citrus Heights City Councilmember Porsche Middleton in the race for California State Assembly District 7, according to the latest voting results…
Update: Here’s who’s winning in Citrus Heights area races, as of Nov. 8
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 Friday…
Citrus Heights saw increase in deadly collisions in 2023
By Mike Hazlip— An increase in fatal roadway collisions in Citrus Heights was seen during 2023, with two of those involving homeless individuals…
Citrus Heights police respond to report of transients entering vacant home
By Mike Hazlip— A heavy police presence near Poppy Way and Mariposa Avenue on Thursday evening was in response to a report of transients entering a vacant home, police said…
Citrus Heights business district reports recovering $58k in stolen goods
By Mike Hazlip— Security and theft prevention measures throughout the Sunrise MarketPlace business improvement district have resulted in the recovery at least $58,000 in stolen merchandise this season, according to Executive Director Kathilynn Carpenter…
A look back at 2023: Top stories from Citrus Heights over the past year
Sentinel staff report– Stories about local business, crime, real estate, closures at Sunrise Mall, and community features dominated reader interest throughout the year in 2023…
Former Chando’s restaurant in Citrus Heights has a new tenant
Sentinel staff report– A popular Natomas-based seafood restaurant is expanding with a second location in Citrus Heights, with renovations underway at the former Chando’s Tacos restaurant at Sylvan Corners…
Two more retailers leaving Sunrise Mall, amid talk of more to follow
By Mike Hazlip— After decades in business, two more chain retail stores are making the 2023 shopping season their last at Sunrise Mall…
Waste pickup for Citrus Heights residents to be delayed by one day, thru Jan. 6
Sentinel staff report– Due to trash and recycling pickup being cancelled on both Christmas and New Year’s Day, the City of Citrus Heights and Republic Services are advising residents that all waste collection containers will be picked up…
New beer house opens in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Humle Beer House is the latest business in Citrus Heights to open up, bringing 22 craft brews on tap in an area the owners called a “dead zone” for craft beer…
City of Citrus Heights announces ‘best lights’ winners for 2023
Sentinel staff report- The City of Citrus Heights has announced the winners of its 2023 “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” contest, with awards going to six homes in different categories…
