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New shipping, mailbox store to open in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–February 26, 2026

A new family-owned shipping and mailbox rental store is preparing to open its doors in Citrus Heights, offering residents a range of shipping and business services…

Upcoming roadwork to begin on Oakwood Hills Circle in March

Sara Beth Williams–February 26, 2026

The city of Citrus Heights is preparing to begin roadwork at both the east and west intersections of Oakwood Hills Circle and Old Auburn Road…

Man arrested with help of drone equipped with thermal imaging

Sara Beth Williams–February 26, 2026

A 36-year-old Fresno man was arrested over the weekend following a high-speed pursuit with the help of a police drone equipped with thermal imaging, according to the Citrus Heights Police…

Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Sara Beth Williams–February 24, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday will issue a proclamation recognizing Women in Construction Week, consider amendments to local building and parking regulations, and weigh options for residential solid…

New details: 911 ‘swatting’ call claimed bomb inside Citrus Heights Target

Sara Beth Williams–February 24, 2026

Citrus Heights Police released new details Monday evening regarding a swatting hoax that took place Saturday evening at Target on Sunrise…

‘Swatting hoax’ results in evacuation of Target in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–February 23, 2026

An alleged shooter in the area of Target on Sunrise Boulevard Saturday evening prompted a large police response, as authorities investigated what was later determined to be a hoax….

High-ranking Citrus Heights employee arraigned on DUI charge

Sara Beth Williams–February 21, 2026

A key city employee with the City of Citrus Heights was arraigned in court last week on a charge stemming from an arrest over the holiday season for allegedly driving…

Citrus Heights faces decision on future of waste services contract, possible rate increase

Sara Beth Williams–February 21, 2026

Following 60-day negotiations between Republic Services and the City of Citrus Heights regarding a 10-year contract, the Citrus Heights City Council is slated to weigh in on the future of…

Reptile Depot hosting week-long customer appreciation celebration

Sara Beth Williams–February 21, 2026

The Aquarium and Reptile Depot in Citrus Heights is hosting a week-long celebration in honor of their 13th anniversary, with all community members invited…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Feb. 12-18

Sara Beth Williams–February 21, 2026

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show an increase in traffic accidents, and a significant drop in vehicle violations….

New beauty salon to open in growing Sunrise Village center in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–February 21, 2026

After sitting vacant for years, a building at Sunrise Village is showing signs of new life — with signage now up for a nail salon suite…

New grocery store in Citrus Heights sets opening date

Sara Beth Williams–February 21, 2026

A new discount grocery store is set to open in the Sunrise Village Shopping Center at the beginning of April….

LETTER: Why not move Citrus Heights police station to Sunrise Mall?

Sara Beth Williams–February 21, 2026

Submitted by William Ferris– Why don’t the Citrus Heights City Council quit making plans for the Sunrise Mall Shopping center and put..

Local gas station hits market with $11.5M price tag

Sara Beth Williams–February 19, 2026

A gas station previously owned by a prominent local businessman in Citrus Heights and then taken over by ARCO AM/PM last fall, has been listed for sale with a price…

Why this Korean buffet is called ‘Must Be Cow’

Sara Beth Williams–February 19, 2026

To find out the inspiration behind the unique name of the restaurant, The Sentinel staff sat down with Must Be Cow General Manager Andy Le…

$3.1M still needed for replica Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall project

Sara Beth Williams–February 19, 2026

The construction of the first West Coast replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is moving closer to becoming a reality, as the nonprofit spearheading the project continues to raise…

$500K kickstarts next phase of San Juan Avenue overhaul

Sara Beth Williams–February 19, 2026

A half million in funding has been secured for the second phase of the San Juan Avenue Complete Streets project in Citrus Heights, officials say…

Citrus Heights City Council approves $25,000 for Veterans Memorial project, local theater nonprofit

Sara Beth Williams–February 17, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council awarded $25,000 in grant funding to two nonprofits last week from its History and Arts and Nonprofit Community Support funds…

Citrus Heights Council approves Youth Advisory Commission

Sara Beth Williams–February 17, 2026

The Citrus Heights City Council unanimously approved a recommendation by the city for the formation of a Youth Advisory Commission at last week’s City Council meeting…

Two Citrus Heights residents died in fiery crash, Wyoming officials say

Sara Beth Williams–February 17, 2026

The identities of two California residents that died in a fiery collision on Interstate 80 outside of Green River, Wyoming, have been released by the Wyoming Highway Patrol…

Two-car crash on Antelope Road leaves one vehicle atop another

Sara Beth Williams–February 17, 2026

A two-car collision on Antelope Road at Daly Avenue on the border of Citrus Heights left one vehicle sitting on top of another Monday afternoon…

Voting for popular ‘City Scoop’ ice cream social spots underway

Sara Beth Williams–February 14, 2026

Voting is now currently open for this year’s annual City Scoop ice cream social summer series locations, with a Feb. 17 deadline….

Here’s the Top 10 list of most visited sit-down restaurants in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–February 14, 2026

Several restaurants on the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane made the list of top 10 most visited sit-down restaurants in Citrus Heights between October 2024 to September 2025…

Citrus Heights memory care center sells for $7.6M

Sara Beth Williams–February 14, 2026

A local memory care facility has been sold for $7.6 million, helping the center avoided a defaulted loan and possible receivership…

2026 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Feb. 5-11

Sara Beth Williams–February 14, 2026

Latest Citrus Heights police logs show a drop in traffic accidents, and an increase in violence and threats…