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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…

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…

One of Citrus Heights PD’s longest-serving hires is retiring
By Lily Tu– Police Commander Jason Russo is retiring from the Citrus Heights Police Department at the end of this month, bringing his 17 years of service in Citrus Heights to a close…

New thrift store opens on Greenback Lane
By Mike Hazlip— Grand openings signs announcing a new boutique thrift shop are up along Greenback Lane, near Mariposa Avenue…

National home decor chain to open new store in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Another vacant storefront in Citrus Heights is slated to soon be filled…

Micro food hall backs out of plan for Citrus Heights location
Sentinel staff report– Plans are no more for bringing a creative micro food hall to a Citrus Heights shopping center that would have allowed customers to…

‘Winter Wonderland’ skate event planned at Sunrise Rollerland
Sentinel staff report– The Sunrise MarketPlace will wrap up its Magical Moments holiday events series this year with Winter Wonderland Skate Party on Dec. 21 at Sunrise Rollerland…

Citrus Heights has a new mayor, vice mayor for 2024
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday unanimously selected a new mayor and vice mayor from among their ranks to serve one-year terms in 2024…




