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Election 2024: Which local races are on the Nov. 5 ballot in Citrus Heights?
With the Nov. 5, 2024, election approaching, The Sentinel has compiled a list of who is running for various local government positions in the Citrus Heights area…
Nonprofit brings free flag football to Citrus Heights
Playmakers is bringing NFL Flag Football to kids and families in Citrus Heights at no charge…
New city website shares what Citrus Heights is doing about homelessness
In an effort to inform the public of the city’s efforts in addressing homelessness, the City of Citrus Heights recently launched a dedicated page on…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
The City Council will convene Thursday evening to discuss a report from the city’s police chief on the feasibility and cost of adding police officers at both high schools in Citrus Heights, as well as consider changes to…
SMUD proposes double-digit rate hike by 2025
By Mike Hazlip— In an effort to address inflation as well as fund wildfire prevention and clean energy needs, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District will hold a public hearing later this month regarding a series of proposed rate…
Rescue group collaborating with police to round up rabbits at local park
By Sara Beth Williams– In an update to the City Council last month, police and a local animal rescue group said significant progress has been made in rescuing domesticated rabbits illegally abandoned at Crosswoods Community Park, near Sylvan…
Historic Rusch Home finds new use as hub for homeschool enrichment academy
By Sara Beth Williams– A local sports and enrichment academy is utilizing the historic Rusch Home and Gardens in Citrus Heights as a place to teach various classes to students of local homeschooling families…
Police make quick arrests after fatal Citrus Heights shooting
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police on Thursday announced the arrest of two suspects in an Aug. 1 shooting…
Citrus Heights vice mayor withdraws bid for Congress to seek Frost’s seat
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Vice Mayor Bret Daniels announced Thursday that he is withdrawing from his bid for United States Congress and…
Citrus Heights police investigate 2nd deadly shooting on Sayonara Drive
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police are investigating another shooting that occurred Tuesday night in the 7800 block of Sayonara Drive…
August Events: What’s happening around Citrus Heights?
Events happening in Citrus Heights this August include a car show at Sunrise Mall, several theatrical performances, a city-sponsored ice cream social at the Sylvan Community Center, and a music and arts event in the Marketplace at Birdcage…
2023 National Night Out events planned across Citrus Heights
Local neighborhood associations and organizations in Citrus Heights are gearing up for National Night Out this year with plans for various events around the city on August 1…
