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Vote Results: Measure P, Measure O lead with voter support
Measure P and Measure O, bonds totaling over $1.3 billion, appear to be passing as of a Friday, Nov. 8 update from Sacramento County…

Nelson declares victory in District 1 race for Citrus Heights City Council
Citrus Heights City Council candidate Kelsey Nelson declared victory in the District 1 City Council race after receiving 65 percent of the vote with over 2,100 votes as of Wednesday evening…

Free Veterans Day Concert to be held in Citrus Heights
The Veterans Community Center will host a free concert event on Monday, Nov. 11…

Check out these top Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights for 2023
Sentinel staff report– Decorated yards and Christmas lights are again on display in various neighborhoods all across Citrus Heights, as residents celebrate the season with lights and other decor…

Suspect accused of dragging deputy arrested in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A 31-year-old suspect in an incident that injured two sheriff’s deputies was arrested in Citrus Heights just hours after it began, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday…

What’s going on with plans for a new Sonic on Antelope Road?
By Mike Hazlip— Recent activity has been observed on a vacant lot on Antelope Road located just outside of Citrus Heights that is slated to become a gas station and Sonic location…

Citrus Heights Education Committee to present findings to council
A half-year after forming a limited-term education committee to look into the feasibility of Citrus Heights forming its own school district, the City Council has yet to receive a presentation of findings from the group…

Police make arrest after armed robbery, attempted car-jacking in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A 32-year-old man is in custody after an armed robbery and attempted car jacking in the Copperwood Square parking lot over the weekend…

What’s with the roadwork on Auburn Blvd in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Lane closures and extensive PG&E work on Auburn Boulevard are finally coming to an end, as the utility company winds up its work…

Long-vacant Citrus Heights building now open with new buffet
By Mike Hazlip— A new sushi buffet is now open in a restaurant location that has been vacant for years on Sunrise Boulevard…

Photos with Santa happening at Sunrise Mall thru Christmas Eve
Sentinel staff report– Families looking for local place to take photos with Santa will find an opportunity inside Sunrise Mall through Dec. 24…

Toy drive underway in Citrus Heights to benefit children of troops
By Sara Beth Williams– A local nonprofit kicked off its 21st annual toy drive on Saturday in Citrus Heights, collecting new, unwrapped toys to give to children of military troops…




