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Citrus Heights police say ‘suspicious’ animal deaths likely caused by coyote

Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department on Tuesday responded to claims circulating on social media of cats and other animals being found mutilated around the city, saying a coyote is likely to blame.

Area church to host 10th annual holiday craft fair in Citrus Heights

By Mike Hazlip— Promising more than 40 vendors, along with food and photos with Santa, Antelope Road Christian Fellowship will be hosting its 10th annual Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair this Saturday, December 4.

Police Lights, SUV. Photo credit: Luke Otterstad

Woman assaulted during attempted carjacking in Citrus Heights neighborhood

By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police are investigating an attempted carjacking that occurred in a residential neighborhood Monday night when an unknown male suspect struck a woman in the head while in her driveway.

Owner of Citrus Heights’ oldest salon looks to pass on talent to next generation

By Mike Hazlip— Victoria Wolfe learned how to cut hair at 14, and now the 64-year-old is passing along her hard-won wisdom on to the next generation of cosmetologists.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Black Friday, outdoors, local history

Latest local news briefs include shoppers lining up outside a Citrus Heights store on Thanksgiving Day, the city promoting a program offering up to $10,000 grants for local history and arts projects, and local residents participating in a…

Sylvan Corners pylon towers

The story behind the towers at Sylvan Corners

By Nadezhda Chayka Otterstad– Seven prominent towers stand at Sylvan Corners in Citrus Heights, but the meaning behind them is largely unknown to the thousands of drivers who pass through the busy intersection each day.

Thanksgiving

Citrus Heights nonprofits could use some help on Giving Tuesday

Sentinel staff report– November 30 is “Giving Tuesday,” a day encouraging support for nonprofits, following the holiday shopping frenzies of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Holiday blood drive to be held in Citrus Heights, amid national shortage

Sentinel staff report– An upcoming blood drive in Citrus Heights will be held on Van Maren Lane this Thursday, as the nation faces an emergency blood shortage.

Citrus Heights mom, kids displaced for Thanksgiving after fire damages home

By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights mother and her two children are staying with relatives this Thanksgiving holiday after their home was damaged by a fire last week, and then reportedly robbed twice.

Five arrested after alleged vehicle vandalism near San Juan High School

By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police arrested five female suspects near San Juan High School last week after officers responded to a report of felony vehicle vandalism.