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When will final election results be released for Citrus Heights City Council?

Sentinel staff report– Several close races in the Citrus Heights City Council election will be decided this Thursday, as elections officials are slated to release final results by 4 p.m. on Dec. 8.

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Citrus Heights man ID’d as victim in fatal Land Park shooting

Sentinel staff report– A 37-year-old man who was killed in a shooting near Sacramento City College the day after Thanksgiving has been identified by the coroner’s office.

Water district says most customers would see a 6.5% increase on bill

Sentinel staff report– If a proposed rate increase passes later this month, the Citrus Heights Water District said in a post last week that a typical customer will see an overall increase of 6.5% in their bi-monthly bills.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Santa, City Hall, schools

Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights woman putting a “Letters to Santa” mailbox in her front yard, a video highlighting a new resource center at a local elementary school and several updates regarding City Hall.

Local program seeks to help homeless women find stable jobs, housing

By Mike Hazlip— A graduation ceremony for five women was held in Citrus Heights last month, as part of a program aimed at giving women experiencing homelessness an opportunity to begin a career in residential property management.

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2022 Citrus Heights tree lighting set for Dec. 6th

Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights will host its annual tree lighting this Tuesday.

Citrus Heights PD deploying ‘bait’ to nab criminals during holiday season

By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police are getting the word out to would-be thieves that there’s a 24/7 bait program in place to catch criminals during the holidays.

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Big Lots to close Citrus Heights store

Sentinel staff report– After first opening three years ago in a portion of the former Kmart building on Auburn Boulevard, Big Lots will reportedly be closing its Citrus Heights store in January.

Two Citrus Heights City Council races remain too close to call

Sentinel staff report– As of the latest vote count update released on Nov. 29, just eight votes now separate the top two candidates for Citrus Heights City Council District 2, and just 23 votes separate candidates for District…

December Events: 12 events happening in Citrus Heights this month

By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights is gearing up for the holiday season in December with a tree lighting ceremony, holiday craft fairs and parties, concerts, Santa breakfasts and more. Dive into the festivities at one of these…