Ice cream cones. By Sara Beth Williams– There’s no better way to cool off this summer than enjoying a cold scoop of your favorite ice cream, and Citrus Heights has plenty of spots to satisfy your ...

Voting kicked off on July 1 for the 20th annual "Best of Citrus Heights" awards, and will continue through July 31.

By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights Police have so far identified over 300 separate violations of illegal fireworks activity following Fourth of July holiday celebrations, resulting in more than ...

Sac Metro Fire District crews extinguished a small grass fire in Citrus Heights near Mitchell Village, Monday, July 7, 2025. // Mike Hazlip Sentinel staff report– A small grass fire broke out near the ...

By Sara Beth Williams– The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District has announced plans to conduct ground spraying in Citrus Heights on Wednesday, July 9. According to a press release, the ...

The Citrus Heights City Council will hear a presentation on illegal fireworks enforcement and the Gateway Activation project, as well as be asked to approve multiple on-call service agreements and ...

By Sara Beth Williams– An illegal fireworks sideshow took place at Sunrise Mall late Friday night, amid numerous other reports of illegal firework activity. Citrus Heights Police Sgt. Ryan Smith said ...

A review of the city’s recently adopted budget found differences totaling over $690,000 across two fiscal years in Citrus Heights Police Department budget figures ...

Sentinel staff report– This week’s Letters to the Editor discuss illegal fireworks and roundabouts. Fireworks are a nightmare I’ve had to listen to illegal fireworks every night for the last 4 days at ...

An aerial image of a vacant lot on Greenback Ln. with a troubled past, which has been listed for sale. By Sara Beth Williams– A vacant lot that was once home to a blighted commercial building is on ...

Rally’s Burger drive thru on Auburn Blvd. and Grand Oaks Ave. still sits abandoned after closing abruptly in January. // SB Williams By Sara Beth Williams– Citrus Heights could see a new coffee shop ...

A traditional and long-standing gift shop, which has resided inside Sunrise Mall for decades, is slated to close later this summer.