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Citrus Heights residents invited to vote on City Hall mural design

Sara Beth Williams–May 23, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Arts is asking the community at large to help select the design for a new mural planned for City Hall. The mural will celebrate…

Citrus Heights mattress shop holds retirement sale as company prepares to shutter all stores

Sara Beth Williams–May 23, 2026

A local mattress store is holding a retirement sale as the company prepares to wind down operations at all four of its locations in California….

‘Gone but not forgotten’: Citrus Heights services planned to honor fallen veterans this Memorial Day

Sara Beth Williams–May 23, 2026

Each year several organizations regularly honor fallen veterans on Memorial Day through tribute ceremonies, concerts, speakers, and moments of reflection…

New business takes over former Rental Guys property in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–May 23, 2026

A new business which will focus on trailer rentals and sales is planning to open soon at the former site of Rental Guys and Aba Daba Rentals…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: May 14-20

Sara Beth Williams–May 23, 2026

Latest police logs show a decrease in traffic accidents while showing an increase in suspicious circumstances. Below are reported police log incidents from May 14-20, 2026…

Unhoused population rises in Citrus Heights, homelessness count finds

Sara Beth Williams–May 23, 2026

Results of the recent Point in Time (PIT) count survey of unhoused individuals in Sacramento County found the unhoused population in Citrus Heights rose by almost 100 more individuals than…

New nail salon spa now open in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–May 23, 2026

A new nail salon has opened in Citrus Heights…

New nail salon spa sets soft opening date

Sara Beth Williams–May 21, 2026

A new nail salon is preparing to open in Citrus Heights on Friday, May 22, and will be offering discounts, raffle prizes and complimentary refreshments during its soft opening celebration…

1.6-acre undeveloped lot in Citrus Heights listed for $299K

Sara Beth Williams–May 21, 2026

A 1.62-acre undeveloped vacant lot in Citrus Heights has been listed for sale for $299,000, according to a real estate site Zillow…

Free Memorial Day concert to be held at Veterans Community Center

Sara Beth Williams–May 21, 2026

The Ben Ali Shrine Band will be hosting a free concert in Citrus Heights at the Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights in honor of Memorial Day.

When and where to vote in-person in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–May 21, 2026

Sentinel staff report– As of Saturday, voters in Citrus Heights can now cast their ballots in-person at one of five vote centers that are open through Election Day, March 5…

San Juan Unified seeks input on stricter cell phone policy for schools

Sara Beth Williams–May 19, 2026

The San Juan Unified School District is asking students, families and staff to weigh in on whether the district should expand restrictions on cell phone use to cover the entire…

Business of Distinction Award nominations open through Friday

Sara Beth Williams–May 19, 2026

The City of Citrus Heights is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Business of Distinction “Pride of Place” Award, a quarterly recognition program that highlights local businesses making a visible…

Letter from the Mayor: Youth leading through service

Sara Beth Williams–May 19, 2026

By MariJane Lopez-Taff, Citrus Heights Mayor– As I continue my monthly focus on service in Citrus Heights, I want to highlight one area especially close to my heart: our youth…

Roadwork on Greenback Lane to take place through Friday

Sara Beth Williams–May 19, 2026

Drivers traveling along Greenback Lane this week should expect delays as the city begins a roadway improvement project focused on repairing damaged curb and gutter sections…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: May 7-13

Sara Beth Williams–May 17, 2026

Latest police logs show an increase in 911 hangups and a decrease in animal control calls. Below is a summary of police log incidents from May 7-13, 2026…

Office complex listed for $2M in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–May 16, 2026

A commercial office property along Auburn Boulevard in Citrus Heights has been listed for sale for $2.05 million, according to a recent commercial real estate listing…

Citrus Heights sandwich shop closes briefly due to lack of hot water

Sara Beth Williams–May 16, 2026

A sandwich shop in Citrus Heights was asked to briefly shut down in early May due to a lack of hot water at three sinks within the restaurant. The shop…

Citrus Heights Council votes to renew red light cameras for three years

Sara Beth Williams–May 16, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council voted on Wednesday evening to approve the renewal of a three-year contract with Verra Mobility for red light camera enforcement throughout the city…

Mesa Verde girls softball team wins first playoff game in 30 years

Sara Beth Williams–May 16, 2026

The Mesa Verde High School girls’ softball team won their first playoff game in 30 years after coming back from 18 runs down to win by one run…

Dollar General in Citrus Heights bars juveniles from entering store without an adult

Sara Beth Williams–May 16, 2026

Students under 18 are now required to be accompanied by a guardian at a local Dollar General store after what the store manager described as ongoing problems involving harassment, theft,…

Memorial Day ceremony to be held at Sylvan Cemetery

Sara Beth Williams–May 15, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– This year’s Memorial Day ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery will be held on May 25 at 11 a.m. The one-hour ceremony will last from 11 a.m. to…

Citrus Heights Council approves $8K ‘America’s 250th anniversary’ mural at City Hall

Sara Beth Williams–May 14, 2026

By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council unanimously approved a request from the nonprofit Citrus Heights Arts to plan and implement an anniversary mural at City Hall last…

Meet the MVHS ‘Spirit of San Juan’ award honoree Nia Blunt

Sara Beth Williams–May 14, 2026

Nia Blunt of Mesa Verde High School received “numerous nominations” for the 2026 Spirit of San Juan Awards, the San Juan Unified School District says…

Under the Big Top: Circus returns to Sunrise Mall this weekend

Sara Beth Williams–May 14, 2026

American Crown Circus plans to return to Sunrise Mall’s parking lot and is offering multiple showtimes for the next two weekends, from Thursday evening through Monday…