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92-year-old Citrus Heights resident reflects on six decades with See’s Candies
Esther Pelkey started working for See’s Candies in the 1950s, long before the company’s now-shuttered location at Sunrise Mall ever opened…
Vice mayor urges funding for officers at Citrus Heights high schools
Citrus Heights Police presented findings earlier this month from a study that reviewed the feasibility and cost of placing a police officer on each of the high school campuses within the city, estimating a cost of more than…
Environmental report released for Sylvan Corners housing project
By Mike Hazlip— A 250-page environmental report released last month found that a development proposal to build nearly one hundred homes at Sylvan Corners would…
Sacramento Public Library seeks community input for strategic plan
Sentinel staff report– A new 30-question survey from the Sacramento Public Library seeks input from the public as the library system develops a five-year strategic plan…
Citrus Heights Police break up ‘car show’ behind Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— Hundreds of vehicles and people gathered behind the normally empty Sunrise Mall parking lot on Sunday night in what one neighbor said was about to be an illegal sideshow and…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Schools, obituary, dispatcher
Latest local news briefs include the unexpected passing of a Citrus Heights police dispatcher, classes back in session at local schools, and an obituary of a 42-year resident…
City of Citrus Heights to host second ice cream social on Aug. 16
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights will host the second of three neighborhood social events this Wednesday, offering free ice cream and a chance to connect with neighbors…
New boba tea, dessert cafe opens in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– Kobing Dessert Studio has opened its doors for business at 6001 San Juan Ave…
Man shot multiple times outside Citrus Heights career center
By Mike Hazlip— A shooting in the parking lot of a career center in Citrus Heights on Thursday night left one man injured, with what police said were multiple gunshot wounds…
Two new businesses plan to open next to Citrus Heights Starbucks
By Mike Hazlip— A new restaurant and salon are reportedly planning to open in the remainder of a Starbucks-anchored building that has been vacant since construction was completed in 2021…
