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Q&A: Is the new Handel’s Ice Cream in Citrus Heights or Fair Oaks?
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream recently opened a new location on the outskirts of town with a business address listed in Citrus Heights — but the company’s website indicates the business is located in Fair Oaks, prompting questions from…
Amazon Fresh store in Citrus Heights plans November opening date
Amazon Fresh in Citrus Heights is planning to open next month…
Citrus Heights approves $600k plan to fund nonprofits, infrastructure
The Citrus Heights City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a final draft of the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Plan for 2025, which establishes annual funding allocation recommendations…
Sentinel reporter publishes helicopter-themed children’s book
By Sara Beth Williams– A local Citrus Heights author and Sentinel reporter has released a helicopter-themed children’s book based on true events…
Latest forklift ATM theft tied to similar 2021 Citrus Heights incident
By Mike Hazlip— Authorities say a suspect in an unusual Citrus Heights ATM theft two years ago is now in custody after he attempting to steal another ATM in Sacramento County with a forklift this year, KCRA reported…
What’s going on with the old Pumpkin Farm in Citrus Heights?
By Mike Hazlip— Another October has come and gone, and the once-popular Pumpkin Farm attraction on Old Auburn Road has remained shuttered…
Perez holds strong lead over Sarama in SJUSD special election
Sentinel staff report– The latest vote count released by county officials Thursday afternoon shows candidate Manuel Perez in the lead to fill the…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights City Council members meet Thursday evening to hear an update from police on the city’s Red Light Camera program, as well as consider formal acceptance of a $2.75 million grant for…
Meet the Citrus Heights team who set state record for largest pumpkin
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights resident Ronald Root partnered with Nick Kennedy of Fair Oaks to set a new state record last month for the largest pumpkin, while also…
Citrus Heights voted 4-0 to drop its panhandling ordinance. Here’s why
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights City Council last week voted to repeal the city’s panhandling ordinance citing potential concerns over First Amendment lawsuits…
Citrus Heights council votes 3-1 to support ‘Taxpayer Protection Act’
The Citrus Heights City Council last week voted to support the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act of 2024, an initiative that has…
Victims in near-fatal Citrus Heights collision sue police dept
By Mike Hazlip— The Roseville Police department has been named in a lawsuit filed by a family involved in a near-fatal collision in Citrus Heights with an allegedly stolen pickup truck attempting to evade authorities…
