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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.
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,…
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…
