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News Briefs: Public hearing, fatal crash, DUI arrests
Latest local news briefs include a public hearing being postponed for a mobile home park expansion project, a Citrus Heights teen dying in a collision on Douglas Boulevard, and a local officer being recognized for arresting 75 DUI…

Residents begin moving into new low-income apartments in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Residents have begun moving in at a new supportive housing complex on Sunrise Boulevard, with several formerly homeless residents telling The Sentinel they are thankful for the opportunity…

Public hearing postponed for Mariposa Ave subdivision
By Mike Hazlip— A public hearing for a proposed development at 7401 Mariposa Ave. is listed as postponed, according to the city’s website…

International market, deli opens at former Citrus Heights buffet site
By Mike Hazlip— Another vacant storefront in Citrus Heights has now been filled, as Royal International Market opened this month at 8036 Greenback Ln…

Construction of new trail in Citrus Heights moving ‘full steam ahead’
By Sara Beth Williams– Despite delays during the winter months, the Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail project is “moving full steam ahead” says…

Ever heard of futsal? A new court just opened at Sylvan Middle School
By Sara Beth Williams– Several prominent community partners attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for a brand new futsal court on Monday at Sylvan Middle School…

Caltrans crews clean up ‘challenging’ area near I-80 in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Caltrans crews recently cleaned up and cleared out an area along Antelope Road near Interstate 80, as part of a collaborative effort initiated by the city through its Citrus Heights CARES campaign and overall beautification…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Heat wave, obituary, city budget
Latest local news briefs in the city opening a cooling center at the police station amid temperatures over 100 degrees, an update from the city manager on the city’s budget and road maintenance funding, and an obituary for…

City of Citrus Heights hosting free ice cream socials this summer
The City of Citrus Heights will host the first of three neighborhood social events this Wednesday, offering free ice cream and a chance to connect with neighbors…

When will the new 23-acre nature park in Citrus Heights open?
By Sara Beth Williams– Construction of a sprawling 23-acre open space park with a nearly mile-long paved trail through a new housing development off Arcadia Drive in Citrus Heights is nearing completion…