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Citrus Bowl: Spartans and Mavericks battle rain, each other Friday night
Despite bringing on a new head coach, the San Juan High School Spartans faced a tough loss in a rainy Citrus Bowl finale against Mesa Verde Friday night…
Weekly meal for unhoused in Citrus Heights forced to end, for now
A weekly distribution of a hot meal to unhoused individuals at the Stock Ranch Nature Preserve was forced to end last month, according to event organizers…
Head-on collision leads to brief closure of Old Auburn Road
Two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision on Old Auburn Road in Citrus Heights on Friday afternoon…
Bounce Park at Sunrise Mall opens after rain delay
By Mike Hazlip— After a rain delay on opening weekend, a new attraction billed as the “world’s biggest bounce park” is now open on weekends at Sunrise Mall…
Sylvan Middle School shelters in place after report of handgun
Sentinel staff report– Students at Sylvan Middle School on Wednesday sheltered in place as officers responded to the campus after receiving a report that two minors had been seen trying to hop a fence into the campus with…
Citrus Heights nonprofit hosting holiday ‘Adopt-a-Family’ program
By Sara Beth Williams– A local nonprofit with a mission to empower single moms and their families is planning to donate meals and gifts to up to 60 families this December…
This Citrus Heights woman was recognized by the mayor this month. Here’s why
By Lily Tu– A longstanding resident of Citrus Heights was honored with a Good Neighbor award during a Nov. 9 City Council meeting for her service to children in the community…
Police investigating after woman’s body found near Sunrise Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police were called to a location near Sunrise Boulevard and Oak Avenue Tuesday morning and discovered the body of a deceased woman…
Laser light show, night market planned outside Sunrise Mall
The Sunrise MarketPlace business district will kick off its 2023 “Magical Moments” holiday event series on Dec. 1 with a laser light show and night market in the parking lot outside the Men’s Macy’s store at Sunrise Mall…
Sunrise Mall store reopens, again, after damage from water leaks
By Mike Hazlip— A retail store at Sunrise Mall has reopened after the business twice closed due to leaks from roof-related issues, sources say…
Local thrift shop closes after five years in business
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights thrift shop has closed after five years of ups and downs as the owners struggled to keep the doors open…
City director recognized with regional ’40 under 40′ award
By Sara Beth Williams– Thirty-nine-year-old Meghan Huber, who serves as the Citrus Heights economic development and community engagement director, was recognized this month with a “40 Under 40 Award” by…
