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Citrus Heights man arrested for DUI after crashing into gas station

Sentinel staff report– A 57-year-old Citrus Heights man was arrested Monday after reportedly crashing into a gas station in Petaluma, according to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.

More marketplace murals take over walls in Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— Blank walls around Sunrise MarketPlace are becoming canvases for artists participating in a Wide Open Walls project.

Water pipe breakage forces closure of Citrus Heights Rite Aid

Sentinel staff report– The Rite Aid store at the corner of Auburn Boulevard and Van Maren Lane in Citrus Heights reopened Thursday after being closed for several days due to a water pipe breakage. A notice dated Monday,…

Police investigating fatal Monday-night gun battle in Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— One man is dead after what police say was an exchange of gun fire between two individuals on Birdcage Street Monday night.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: fire risk, arrest, local art

Latest local news briefs include a new video highlighting water conservation artwork from area students, a local man being arrested in Lincoln, and a new map showing fire risk in Citrus Heights.

Little library in Citrus Heights park torched just a week after installation

Only the stump of what once was a Little Free Library box is left at Northwoods Park, after one or more vandals are accused of setting fire to the box just a week after it had been installed.

Brews in the Burbs brings businesses, community together at Sunrise Mall

Hundreds of attendees flocked to the Sunrise Mall parking lot for a “Brews in the Burbs” event on Saturday, enjoying games and sampling various beers and food truck flavors.

Why this Citrus Heights family is moving out of California

Theresa and Kenneth Harrington say pulling up stakes in Citrus Heights to move their young family of four more than 2,000 miles across the country was not a decision they took lightly.

Citrus Heights issues $278k in COVID relief grants from $15.6M federal funding

By Mike Hazlip— Several dozen small businesses in Citrus Heights last month received a total of $277,611 in COVID relief grant money through a program administered by the city to help businesses recover losses related to the pandemic.

Citrus Heights Letters: marijuana, vaping and another Starbucks?

Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include commentary on marijuana use and varying perspectives on whether a sixth Starbucks is needed on Auburn Boulevard.