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Have you checked out these five new businesses in Citrus Heights?
Several businesses have opened in 2024, including a new thrift store, an imaging center, an events center, a batting cage facility and a gaming cafe.

Cause of death revealed for Citrus Heights native Mandisa
The cause of death for Citrus Heights native and “American Idol” alum Mandisa Hundley was deemed natural.

Citrus Heights Letters: City roads, future hotel parking, feral cats
The latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include varying opinions regarding city roads, future hotel parking concerns, and feral cats…

Rusch Park restroom repairs face further delays
The restrooms on the east side of Rusch Community Park still appear to be closed as of May 30…

Fires in Citrus Heights damage 140 storage units, sports car
Two fires occurred within one week of each other in Citrus Heights, including a fire that damaged more than 100 storage units last week and a car fire over Memorial Day Weekend.

‘Stars & Stripes’ fireworks show to return to Citrus Heights
The annual Stars and Stripes celebration is returning to Citrus Heights on Saturday, June 29.

Mesa Verde to host first on-campus graduation ceremony in nearly 20 years
On Friday, Mesa Verde High School will hold its graduation ceremony on campus for the first time in almost 20 years…

Victim with gunshot wound found in vehicle in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights Police officers were called to the 6200 block of Burich Avenue in Citrus Heights on Tuesday evening, after receiving a report of an unresponsive person inside a vehicle…

June Events: What’s happening in Citrus Heights?
Events around Citrus Heights in June include an arts and music festival, summer camps, book sales, an ice cream social and a spaghetti feed fundraiser…

Animal rescuers demand action in Citrus Heights to address feral cat explosion
Advocates urged action from the Citrus Heights City Council earlier this month, warning of sick and starving feral cats and a recently diagnosed deadly virus that has been detected in a Citrus Heights feral cat colony…