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Citrus Heights projected to have $8M surplus this year

By Phillip Pesola– The days of budget cuts appear to be over in Citrus Heights, as the City Council earlier this month received a report showing a projected $8 million surplus this year…

Walgreens store left with zero shopping carts after thefts

By Mike Hazlip— A Walgreens store in Citrus Heights is in the process of replacing shopping carts that have all been stolen…

Citrus Heights police arrest Roseville man for child sexual assault

By Mike Hazlip— A Roseville man was arrested Wednesday on 12 counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14, according to a police news release published Thursday…

What’s happening with that old gas station on Auburn Blvd?

By Mike Hazlip— New activity can be seen at a long-vacant gas station in Citrus Heights, with excavation and permit activity occurring in recent months…

Guest Column: Local manager’s death shows fentanyl crisis can’t be ignored

By Sue Frost– Rachael King was a manager at the Noodles Restaurant in Folsom and was a proud recipient of the September 2018 Sacramento County Food Safety Award of Excellence. Four months later, she died after taking a…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?

The Citrus Heights City Council will meet this Thursday to consider approving an agreement that would put more than two dozen new housing units on Sayonara Drive, as well as…

Homicide investigation underway on Sayonara Drive

By Mike Hazlip— A homicide investigation in Citrus Heights is underway on Sayonara Drive after a body was found inside a residence on the 7800 block of the street.

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City to host meeting on new community projects grant

Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights will host an upcoming meeting on March 29 to provide information about new funding available for projects and events that…

Proposed committee would look at forming new Citrus Heights school district

By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will decide whether to form a new citizens’ advisory committee, tasked with examining the feasibility of a new Citrus Heights school district.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: police, prom, ‘space junk’

Latest news briefs include local reports of unusual streaks of light in the sky, a Citrus Heights nonprofit being featured on CBS 13 for a prom-themed shopping spree, and a former police officer filing a complaint against the…