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Tensions rise at Planning Commission meeting over 6-acre subdivision request
Controversy surrounded the Planning Commission’s decision to approve the subdivision of two different lots on Old Auburn Road into a total of six smaller lots.
Historic Lincoln Highway Placards installed along Auburn Blvd
A ceremony was held Oct. 7 in front of the Sylvan Cemetery to unveil an historical placard recognizing Auburn Boulevard as part of the Lincoln Highway…
Citrus Heights to spend $194K on LED lighting upgrade at Community Center
The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday approved a $194,000 retrofit project to install energy-efficient lighting fixtures at the Citrus Heights Community Center…
Citrus Heights man, 48, pleads guilty to child porn charges
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights man plead guilty to possession of child pornography in a Sept. 26 court appearance, according to…
Bicyclist killed in Citrus Heights collision
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police shut down southbound lanes of San Juan Avenue near Greenback Lane for more than six hours on Friday after a bicyclist was killed in a collision with a vehicle…
Fencing, landscaping project completed at Holy Family Catholic Church
By Mike Hazlip— Drivers traveling along Old Auburn Road can now see new landscaping, security fencing and ADA access improvements, after a months-long project at Holy Family Catholic Church has concluded…
Internet crimes task force serves warrant at Citrus Heights home
By Mike Hazlip— Few details are available after multiple law enforcement agencies served a warrant at a residence near the northeastern border of Citrus Heights on Tuesday morning…
Citrus Heights residents encouraged to participate in ‘Good Neighbor Week’
By Lily Tu– The Residents’ Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights (REACH) is encouraging participation in “Good Neighbor Week,” a neighborly kindness campaign that runs from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 2023…
Water District seeks applicants for Customer Advisory Committee
Sentinel staff report– An Oct. 1 deadline is approaching for customers of the the Citrus Heights Water District to apply for a position on the district’s Customer Advisory Committee…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday evening for a closed-door session, followed by a regular meeting where the council will vote on whether to increase compensation for various city employees as well as vote on final acceptance…
City Council opts to deny funding request from local food ministry
The Citrus Heights City Council earlier this month voted to approve limited one-time funding to five local nonprofits, but declined to approve an application for funding from Sunrise Christian Food Ministry…
Citrus Heights children’s store up for sale
The Once Upon a Child store in Citrus Heights is up for sale, according to an announcement by the owner in a July Facebook video, followed by a similar post sent out early September…
