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Citrus Heights Police disperse break up ‘car show’ behind Sunrise Mall

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 15, 2023

By Mike Hazlip— Hundreds of vehicles and people gathered behind the normally empty Sunrise Mall parking lot on Sunday night in what one neighbor said was about to be an…

City of Citrus Heights to host second ice cream social on Aug. 16

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 12, 2023

Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights will host the second of three neighborhood social events this Wednesday, offering free ice cream and a chance to connect with neighbors…

Where have all the school buses gone in Citrus Heights?

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 12, 2023

By Sara Beth Williams– With Thursday marking the first day of classes back in session at public schools in Citrus Heights, students can once again be seen walking to school…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Schools, obituary, dispatcher

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 12, 2023

Latest local news briefs include the unexpected passing of a Citrus Heights police dispatcher, classes back in session at local schools, and an obituary of a 42-year resident…

New boba tea, dessert cafe opens in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 11, 2023

By Sara Beth Williams– Kobing Dessert Studio has opened its doors for business at 6001 San Juan Ave…

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Aug. 4-10

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 11, 2023

Latest police logs show extra patrols and traffic stops near various schools as the first day of classes resumed on Thursday. Logs also show an uptick in code enforcement activity…

Man shot multiple times outside Citrus Heights career center

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 11, 2023

By Mike Hazlip— A shooting in the parking lot of a career center in Citrus Heights on Thursday night left one man injured, with what police said were multiple gunshot…

Two new businesses plan to open next to Citrus Heights Starbucks

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 11, 2023

By Mike Hazlip— A new restaurant and salon are reportedly planning to open in the remainder of a Starbucks-anchored building that has been vacant since construction was completed in 2021…

See’s Candies new flagship store opens in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 10, 2023

By Mike Hazlip— The long anticipated See’s Candies store at Sunrise Boulevard and Uplands Way is now serving customers amid the closure of the company’s Sunrise Mall location…

Traffic stop in Citrus Heights uncovers stolen firearms, fentanyl

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 10, 2023

Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights Police said in a social media update on Thursday that an early morning traffic stop resulted in several DUI charges, along with the discovery of…

Hot August Movie Night coming to Rusch Park this Saturday

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 10, 2023

Sentinel staff report– Rusch Park this Saturday will be hosting a free swim, live music, food trucks, and a showing of the movie Space Jam beginning at dusk…

‘Ludicrous.’ Citrus Heights vice mayor objects to gas taxes paying for landscaping

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 10, 2023

By Phillip Pesola– During the Citrus Heights City Council’s July 27 meeting, council members held public hearings to address landscape maintenance and lighting…

Obituary: Donna Ray Hall (Aug. 2, 2023)

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 10, 2023

Submitted by Chris Hall– Donna Ray Hall has passed away on August 2, 2023. She lived til she was 83 years old. A long time resident of Citrus Heights…

Citrus Heights mayor proposes review of police funding

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 8, 2023

By Mike Hazlip— Following concerns raised last month, Citrus Heights Mayor Tim Schaefer has proposed a review of Police Department funding…

Patio fire spreads to home in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 8, 2023

Sentinel staff report– Firefighters in Citrus Heights battled a house fire Tuesday afternoon, which began in a backyard patio and then spread into the home and attic…

Citrus Heights Police seek at-risk missing man with dementia

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 8, 2023

Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights Police issued a missing person alert Tuesday afternoon, seeking help from the public to locate an at-risk man  who was last seen near Auburn Boulevard…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 8, 2023

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 News Briefs: Teriyaki, Vietnamese eatery, emergency training

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 5, 2023

Latest local news briefs include a new Vietnamese restaurant planning to open in Citrus Heights, a free “Stop the Bleed” emergency training being offered at a local fire station, and…

Another business has closed its doors at Sunrise Mall

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 5, 2023

One of Sunrise Mall’s long-standing tenants has closed up shop, after decades of business in the same location…

SMUD proposes double-digit rate hike by 2025

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 5, 2023

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…

Meet the two brothers behind this new Citrus Heights pizzeria

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 5, 2023

By Mike Hazlip— Opening a pizzeria is the culmination of a culinary dream for brothers Nick and Steven Castangia, who have brought a flavor of their Italian heritage to Citrus…

Rescue group collaborating with police to round up rabbits at local park

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 5, 2023

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…

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: July 28-Aug. 3

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 4, 2023

Latest logs released by Citrus Heights Police include an arrest following a traffic stop on Thursday, code enforcement activity at eight churches and local schools, a narcotics arrest at Tony’s…

Historic Rusch Home finds new use as hub for homeschool enrichment academy

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 4, 2023

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…

Police make quick arrests after fatal Citrus Heights shooting

Citrus Heights Sentinel–August 3, 2023

By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police on Thursday announced the arrest of two suspects in an Aug. 1 shooting…