Citrus Heights Sentinel

The Citrus Heights Sentinel is a community-focused news platform run by Luke and Nadezhda Otterstad, who live in Area 6 of Citrus Heights with their two sons, Josiah and Luke Jr. Our mission is to provide the community with accurate, timely, and professional news coverage, highlighting local stories that are often missed by other media outlets. We concentrate on local news because we’ve observed that larger news organizations frequently overlook significant happenings in our city, as their scope is too wide to address what they view as “small-town news.” Our goal is to bridge this gap by exclusively reporting on stories within our city limits and promoting local events that foster community unity.

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Memorial Day Ceremony at Sylvan Cemetery draws largest crowd in five years – Citrus Heights Sentinel

1 week ago | citrusheightssentinel.com | Sara Williams

A Memorial Day Ceremony held at Sylvan Cemetery to honor fallen veterans saw an estimated 150 in attendance. May 26, 2025. // Luke OtterstadBy Sara Beth Williams–Sylvan Cemetery saw the highest attendance in five years at its annual Memorial Day ceremony held on Monday, according to Jr. Past Commander Paul Reyes with American Legion Post 637.
Citrus Heights announces 2025 summer ice cream social locations – Citrus Heights Sentinel

1 week ago | citrusheightssentinel.com | Sara Williams

The city recently announced three new locations for the 2025 summer City Scoop ice cream socials. // CH SentinelBy Sara Beth Williams–The City of Citrus Heights recently announced three new locations for the annual City Scoop ice cream social community gatherings for the 2025 summer season. After the announcement of the return of City Scoop for a third year earlier in the spring, the city posted seven location options and invited city residents to vote on their favorite locations.
Upcoming roadwork projects in Citrus Heights: Here's what to expect – Citrus Heights Sentinel

1 week ago | citrusheightssentinel.com | Sara Williams

By Sara Beth Williams—Several roadwork projects are planned for 2025 and 2026, according to the city. Citrus Heights General Services Director Regina Cave said multiple projects are set to begin this summer, while other projects are being postponed due to the ongoing Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Project Phase 2. Projects for 2025 include resurfacing and other safety improvements on Sunrise Boulevard, Macy Plaza Drive, Dewey Drive, and Butternut Drive and Roseville Road.
Who actually owns Sunrise Mall? – Citrus Heights Sentinel

1 week ago | citrusheightssentinel.com | Sara Williams

A graphic showing the five owners of the Sunrise Mall as of May 2025. // Mike HazlipBy Sara Beth Williams–The Sunrise Mall property spans nearly 100 acres in Citrus Heights and is currently divided into seven separate parcels owned by five different entities, which has caused confusion and complications for redevelopment of the site.
San Juan High School breaks ground on long-awaited stadium upgrade – Citrus Heights Sentinel

1 week ago | citrusheightssentinel.com | Sara Williams

San Juan High School Principal David Levis along with several district staff and dignitaries broke ground on a new stadium modernization project Tuesday, May 20, 2025. // SB WilliamsBy Sara Beth Williams–The San Juan Unified School District kicked off a long-awaited modernization project with a groundbreaking ceremony on McArthur Field earlier this week.
Citrus Heights Police Explorer program recruiting youth interested in law enforcement – Citrus Heights Sentinel

1 week ago | citrusheightssentinel.com | Sara Williams

An Explorer in the Citrus Heights Police Explorer Program practicing using a firearm. // CHPDBy Sara Beth Williams–The Citrus Heights Police Department is currently accepting applications for its Police Explorer Program. The Explorer program gives teens and young adults the opportunity to explore a career in law enforcement and is open to boys and girls ages 14 to 20.
Citrus Heights property with prominent donut shop sells for $1.45M – Citrus Heights Sentinel

1 week ago | citrusheightssentinel.com | Sara Williams

Aerial image of a property located at San Juan Ave. and Greenback Lane. // Sb WilliamsBy Sara Beth Williams–A property located on Greenback Lane, which houses a long-established donut shop, recently sold for $1.54 million. Dominic Mazzoni with Marcus and Millichap told Sacramento Business Journal that the previous owner had owned the property for several decades and that the fully leased property has performed well.
Abatement warrant served for 'nuisance' property on Old Auburn Road – Citrus Heights Sentinel

1 week ago | citrusheightssentinel.com | Sara Williams

One of multiple stored vehicles removed from a property on Old Auburn Road, May 22, 2025. // Courtesy of Bill ShirleyBy Sara Beth Williams–Multiple stored vehicles were removed from a property on Old Auburn Road Thursday, a week after the Citrus Heights City Council rejected the appeal of a homeowner who had been ordered to remove dozens of stored vehicles from his property.
Citrus Heights Uzbek restaurant relocates to Sylvan Corners – Citrus Heights Sentinel

2 weeks ago | citrusheightssentinel.com | Sara Williams

Caravan Uzbek Cuisine, located at 7084 Auburn Blvd., celebrated a grand opening of a new location on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. // SB WilliamsBy Sara Beth Williams–A local restaurant with Uzbekistan-inspired cuisine officially celebrated its grand opening at a new, larger location at Sylvan Corners in Citrus Heights on Wednesday. Caravan Uzbek Cuisine owner Aziza Soatova said the restaurant held a soft opening on Tuesday, but the official grand opening took place Wednesday.
'Gone but not forgotten': Citrus Heights honors fallen veterans this Memorial Day – Citrus Heights Sentinel

2 weeks ago | citrusheightssentinel.com | Sara Williams

A volunteer veteran places a flag on a veteran’s gravestone at Sylvan Cemetery, May 24, 2024. // SB WilliamsBy Sara Beth Williams–Each year several organizations regularly honor fallen veterans on Memorial Day through tribute ceremonies, concerts, speakers, and moments of reflection. This year, several ceremonies are planned at cemeteries in the region, along with a free concert in Citrus Heights.