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Have interest rate cuts impacted the Citrus Heights real estate market?
Persistently high mortgage rates have dampened housing affordability and contributed to a “lackluster” sales environment in Citrus Heights…
Citrus Heights council backs plan for California-Nevada task force to address illegal fireworks
The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve a Letter of Support to Gov. Gavin Newsom urging California to address illegal fireworks coming in from out of state…
Rotary Foundation donates $100k to design replica Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Citrus Heights
The Citrus Heights Veterans Memorial Project, a nonprofit veterans organization, plans to construct the first permanent 80 percent-replica Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on the west coast by 2026…
Two Citrus Heights men among 12 arrested after ‘horrendous’ child porn investigation
By Mike Hazlip— The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office on Halloween announced 12 arrests in an operation dubbed “Operation Monster Mash” targeting individuals suspected of creating and distributing child sexual abuse material…
Citrus Heights police chief says ‘accountability’ is key to clean up city
By Mike Hazlip— In an Oct. 23 address to residents of Citrus Heights Neighborhood Area 10, Police Chief Alex Turcotte said city staff is working with county authorities on ways to prosecute what he called nuisance offenders…
Hells Angels members arrested in shooting near Citrus Heights border
By Mike Hazlip— Authorities on Thursday announced the arrest of four men in connection with a July 8 shooting near Madison and San Juan avenues…
Citrus Heights firefighter couple featured on new ‘Raid The Cage’ TV show
By Lily Tu– Two firefighting fiancés from Citrus Heights played in a CBS’ “Raid the Cage” TV show in an episode that aired this month, winning over $130,000 in prizes…
Sunrise Mall to welcome new retail store in November
By Mike Hazlip— A new furniture store is set to open at Sunrise Mall and the owner says he is optimistic about the mall’s future…
Guest Opinion: Housing is not what Sylvan Corners needs
By Brad Staplin– As a 6th generation native of Citrus Heights, and whose family once owned the land where the old Sylvan school sat, I applaud the City Council for the courage to reject the 94-home subdivision being…
New workwear store opens in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A new workwear clothing store that bills itself as “home of the trades” held its grand opening on Sunrise Boulevard last weekend…
Citrus Heights Leatherby’s to give away gift cards to anyone in costume
Sentinel staff report– Beginning Friday and continuing through Halloween, the Leatherby’s Family Creamery in Citrus Heights will be giving away $10 gift cards to everyone who shows up wearing a costume…
Citrus Heights mayor highlights ‘remarkable strides’ in State of the City update
By Phillip Pesola– Mayor Tim Schaefer and City Manager Ash Feeney presented the 2023 State of the City address last week on Thursday, highlighting the city’s achievements over the past year and outlining goals for the future…
