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Heavy police response seen Sunday night after report of shooting
Citrus Heights police responded to the 7500 block of Sunrise Boulevard after 7:40 p.m. on Sunday to reports of a victim suffering a gunshot wound…
What’s going on with that vacant house off Auburn Boulevard?
Recent removal of trees and shrubs along Auburn Boulevard has exposed a boarded-up home, which was the scene of a fire on Monday…
Children’s Memorial in Rusch Park gets digital update
A smartphone QR code with archived information on the tragic deaths of two children in 1964 has been adhered to the Children’s Memorial monument at Rusch Park…
Police pursuit in Citrus Heights ends near city limit; suspect still at large
By Mike Hazlip— A police pursuit of a stolen vehicle Tuesday night ended just outside the city limits of Citrus Heights, near Antelope Road and Roseville Road…
Shoplifting suspect at Sunrise Mall charged with assaulting guard
By Mike Hazlip— Police on Memorial Day weekend arrested a woman who allegedly stole merchandise from the Macy’s store at Sunrise Mall and then assaulted a guard…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: homeless count, murder suspect, $5k grant
Latest local news briefs include Citrus Heights police resuming a count of homeless individuals, a murder suspect arrested locally now tied to multiple carjackings, and a $5,000 grant awarded to a local performing arts group…
Jr. Mavericks football, cheer program make comeback for 2023-24 season
By Sara Beth Williams– After a six-year hiatus, the Mesa Verde Jr. Mavericks youth football and cheer program is returning for the 2023-24 season…
Vietnamese noodle bar opens in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– A new Vietnamese noodle bar and restaurant opened its doors last month at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Antelope Road…
Citrus Heights council gives green light for beer house
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a required letter that will allow for a proposed beer house to obtain a license to sell alcohol…
Application period opens for Citrus Heights Education Committee
Sentinel staff report– Applications are now being accepted for residents interested in serving on a new committee tasked with evaluating the potential establishment of a local school district…
Sylvan Cemetery to host Memorial Day ceremony on Monday
Sentinel staff report– Sylvan Cemetery will again host a Memorial Day ceremony this year on Monday, May 29…
Public Works Showcase draws hundreds to Van Maren Park
Sentinel staff report– The 2nd annual Public Works Showcase in Citrus Heights, held at Van Maren Park on May 18, attracted more than 300 people throughout the three hour event last week, according to a city spokeswoman…
