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New beer house opens in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Humle Beer House is the latest business in Citrus Heights to open up, bringing 22 craft brews on tap in an area the owners called a “dead zone” for craft beer…

City of Citrus Heights announces ‘best lights’ winners for 2023
Sentinel staff report- The City of Citrus Heights has announced the winners of its 2023 “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” contest, with awards going to six homes in different categories…

One of Citrus Heights PD’s longest-serving hires is retiring
By Lily Tu– Police Commander Jason Russo is retiring from the Citrus Heights Police Department at the end of this month, bringing his 17 years of service in Citrus Heights to a close…

New thrift store opens on Greenback Lane
By Mike Hazlip— Grand openings signs announcing a new boutique thrift shop are up along Greenback Lane, near Mariposa Avenue…

National home decor chain to open new store in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Another vacant storefront in Citrus Heights is slated to soon be filled…

Micro food hall backs out of plan for Citrus Heights location
Sentinel staff report– Plans are no more for bringing a creative micro food hall to a Citrus Heights shopping center that would have allowed customers to…

‘Winter Wonderland’ skate event planned at Sunrise Rollerland
Sentinel staff report– The Sunrise MarketPlace will wrap up its Magical Moments holiday events series this year with Winter Wonderland Skate Party on Dec. 21 at Sunrise Rollerland…

Citrus Heights has a new mayor, vice mayor for 2024
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday unanimously selected a new mayor and vice mayor from among their ranks to serve one-year terms in 2024…

Check out these top Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights for 2023
Sentinel staff report– Decorated yards and Christmas lights are again on display in various neighborhoods all across Citrus Heights, as residents celebrate the season with lights and other decor…

Suspect accused of dragging deputy arrested in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A 31-year-old suspect in an incident that injured two sheriff’s deputies was arrested in Citrus Heights just hours after it began, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday…