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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…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Clown Town, Giant pumpkin, Howl-o-Ween

Latest news briefs include a Howl-o-Ween parade and festival at Rusch park being held on Saturday, along with two local residents breaking the state record for a giant pumpkin and an extravagant Halloween yard display making it to…

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS: Housing at Sylvan Corners, EV chargers

Latest letters from Sentinel readers include comments regarding the City Council’s 3-2 vote against a housing development proposed at Sylvan Corners, as well as a response to a guest opinion column on mandating EV charging stations…

Citrus Heights police logs. // CH Sentinel

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Oct. 13-19

Sentinel staff report– Latest police logs include a 1 a.m. traffic stop on Antelope Road leading to an arrest for a prior warrant, a homeless camp reported near Pizza Hut, a pair of domestic violence arrests, and a…

What’s next for Sylvan Corners?

By Mike Hazlip— The City Council’s surprise 3-2 vote denying a 94-home development at Sylvan Corners leaves questions over the future of the property…

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 is open at 7530 Auburn Blvd., in Citrus Heights. // CH Sentinel

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…

Howl-o-Ween

Howl-o-Ween parade, festival happening this weekend

Sentinel staff report– A portion of Auburn Boulevard will be shut down Saturday morning as the Citrus Heights Community Marching Band hosts its annual pet-themed “Howl-o-Ween” parade and harvest festival…

Spring Carnival

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…