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Presentation postponed for Sunrise Mall redevelopment proposal
A presentation that was scheduled to allow for public review and input on a controversial proposal to amend the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan has been postponed…
Two from Citrus Heights arrested in drug dealer sting operation
Two Citrus Heights residents were arrested over the weekend in a drug dealer sting operation dubbed “Folsom Blues” along with 13 other drug dealers, according to a Nov. 4 news release…
Supervisor Sue Frost says she’s moving out of state after term ends
Citrus Heights resident and current Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost on Monday said she will be moving out of state, a similar move that the city’s former Mayor Bret Daniels made several months ago…
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…
Hundreds attend Citrus Heights tree lighting, despite rain
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights’ annual tree lighting event drew hundreds of attendees, despite a rain storm that moved through the area just as the event was set to begin…
Windows smashed at Citrus Heights restaurant
By Mike Hazlip— Customers at a small Citrus Heights restaurant came to the aid of the business when they found several windows broken at the establishment Saturday morning…
2023 SJUSD Special Election in Citrus Heights had 19% voter turnout
Final results in the Nov. 7 special election to fill the vacant Area 7 seat on the San Juan Unified School District’s governing board were certified by the county last month, with a voter turnout of 19 percent…
