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Neighbors await action on long-vacant property in Citrus Heights
A boarded-up home remains visible to thousands of drivers passing by on Auburn Boulevard each day, with caution tape stretched across the entrance…
Armored vehicles, helicopter assist Citrus Heights police in rooftop standoff
Heavy police presence with armored vehicles and helicopter activity near Sunrise Boulevard and Old Auburn Road could be seen Monday night as police responded to reports of an armed domestic violence suspect in the area,
Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights City Council members will meet Wednesday, Oct. 23 to discuss and approve several grants, police department remodeling projects, and a proposed Citrus Heights Veterans Memorial…
School Board: Big money flows into Citrus Heights special election
Campaign finance disclosures show the Nov. 7 special election for a key school board seat in the San Juan Unified School District is drawing some significant interest from donors, including a $10,000 donation from a teachers association political…
LETTER: Kudos to City Council for blocking housing project
By Mark Mitchell– I myself was stunned too when I saw the Sylvan Corners subdivision being voted down by 3 out of 5 council members…
Two Citrus Heights homes over $800k see multiple price drops
By Lily Tu– Two single-family homes in Citrus Heights with list prices over $800,000 have seen recent price drops, as the market sees demand falling amid rising interest rates…
Benji’s Woodfire Pizza: new pizzeria to open on Auburn Blvd
Sentinel staff report– Drivers traveling along Auburn Boulevard may have noticed new signage outside a recently renovated strip mall announcing a new pizzeria, slated to open in November…
Guest Opinion: Stunned by council’s vote against 94-home project
By Bill Van Duker– Last Friday morning I was stunned to learn of the City Council vote that denied the Sylvan Corners subdivision project. And after reviewing the tape of the Council meeting, I was appalled at the…
Fall carnival coming to Sunrise Mall Oct. 20-29th
Sentinel staff report– Setup has begun in the Sunrise Mall parking lot for Brass Ring Amusements annual Fall Carnival, which is slated to begin Friday and continue through Oct. 29 this year…
Citrus Heights Rite Aid on chopping block after corporate bankruptcy
By Mike Hazlip— The Rite Aid store on Sunrise Boulevard near Madison Avenue is on a list of locations slated for closure, after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection over the weekend…
Man faces 580 years in prison after investigation by CHPD, Sheriff’s Dept
By Mike Hazlip— An investigation that began when a babysitter overheard a child victim talking about sexual conduct in 2020 has led to the conviction of a 37-year-old man on multiple counts of sexual assault involving seven children…
Two juveniles arrested for battery, shoplifting, vandalism at Citrus Heights Target
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police said two juvenile boys were arrested after allegedly shoplifting from Target, firing a BB gun at a random vehicle, and then assaulting a man in the parking lot Sunday afternoon…
