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Rehab of ‘dilapidated’ complex for homeless, at-risk seniors moves forward

Sara Beth Williams–September 10, 2024

An area nonprofit seeking to provide low-income housing for seniors who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless won approval from the Citrus Heights City Council last month for a…

Civic Minute: What’s going on at Citrus Heights City Hall?

Sara Beth Williams–September 10, 2024

Citrus Heights City Council members will meet Wednesday to consider a $25,000 grant request, hold a public hearing, and consider options for the recent District 1 City Council seat vacancy…

Citrus Heights council to discuss filling vacancy at upcoming meeting

Sara Beth Williams–September 10, 2024

Following the resignation of Mayor Bret Daniels last month, Citrus Heights City Council members will consider options for filling the current council seat vacancy at the next City Council meeting…

Local baseball club to bring back classic uniforms for milestone celebration

Sara Beth Williams–September 6, 2024

A local baseball and softball club that calls Citrus Heights home will mark its third decade of playing ball next year…

District upgrades Citrus Heights schools with new security fencing, locks

Sara Beth Williams–September 6, 2024

Campus fencing and safety projects have wrapped up at several local schools in Citrus Heights, according to the San Juan Unified School District…

City seeks to curb ‘rampant’ illegal dumping in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–September 6, 2024

In an effort to address illegal dumping across Citrus Heights, city staff during an Aug. 28 City Council meeting suggested a “progressive” approach to handle blight and associated issues with…

Ribbon cutting kicks off plans for playground for children with disabilities

Sara Beth Williams–September 6, 2024

Community members and business leaders gathered at San Juan Park last month to kickoff efforts to build Mike’s Playground, a playground that will accommodate children living with disabilities…

2024 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Aug. 29-Sept. 4

Citrus Heights Sentinel–September 6, 2024

Latest police logs in Citrus Heights show a drop in animal control calls and code enforcement activity, along with an uptick in vandalism and vehicle violations…

Annual 9/11 memorial service to be held at Sylvan Cemetery

Sara Beth Williams–September 6, 2024

A 9/11 memorial ceremony will be held at Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024…

ATF offers $5k reward for info on deadly Citrus Heights house fire

Sara Beth Williams–September 6, 2024

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced it is offering an award of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible…

Memorial for longtime Citrus Heights Little League coach draws hundreds

Sara Beth Williams–September 5, 2024

Local residents impacted by the life of Jerry Garcia gathered in the shade at Garsh Field in Rusch Community Park on Saturday to celebrate Garcia’s long legacy within Citrus Heights…

Citrus Heights survey shows residents overwhelmingly support bulk waste pickup days

Sara Beth Williams–September 5, 2024

City staff recently presented survey results showing a strong majority of Citrus Heights residents use and want to continue utilizing free Neighborhood Cleanup services offered by the city.

Citrus Heights PD mourns loss of longtime animal services officer

Sara Beth Williams–September 5, 2024

Animal Services Officer Ruben Hernandez passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 1, the Citrus Heights Police Department announced on Wednesday…

Juveniles threaten Sunrise Mall employees, attempt to break into store

Sara Beth Williams–September 5, 2024

Several juveniles reportedly attempted to break into a store within the Sunrise Mall on Monday, according to employees who work inside the mall.

Citrus Heights shipping store hit with back-to-back break-ins

Sara Beth Williams–September 5, 2024

A local shipping store on Auburn Boulevard was recently burglarized three times within a week, according to the store’s owner…

Deadline approaches for voting in ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ contest

Citrus Heights Sentinel–September 3, 2024

Sentinel staff report–  The deadline is Sept. 5 for community members to vote online for their favorite local businesses and restaurants to win this year’s “Best of Citrus Heights” contest…

Citrus Heights Council votes to toughen illegal camping regulations

Sara Beth Williams–August 31, 2024

The Citrus Heights City Council on Wednesday voted in support of expanding the definition of illegal camping, but opted to exempt sleeping in passenger vehicles…

City Council recognizes Daniels for service to Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–August 31, 2024

The City Council, city staff, and members of the public recognized Mayor Bret Daniels for his service to the council on his last night as a City Council member on…

LETTER: A public ‘thank you’ to Bret Daniels

Sara Beth Williams–August 31, 2024

By Lynn Avery, Citrus Heights— My husband (now deceased) and I moved here in 1990– (34) years ago. We have (had) been very active in local politics…

2024: Things to do in September in Citrus Heights

Sara Beth Williams–August 31, 2024

Things to do in September include a multicultural career expo, community meetings with state officials, a Bubble Bash, battle of the bands and the annual Sunday Funday.

2024 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Aug. 22-28

Sara Beth Williams–August 31, 2024

Latest police logs in Citrus Heights show a drop in vehicle violations and disturbance calls, while showing an increase in code enforcement, traffic accidents and theft…

Citrus Heights man admits to stealing, selling military gear while serving in Navy

Sara Beth Williams–August 31, 2024

A Citrus Heights man pleaded guilty on Thursday to conspiracy and six counts of money laundering as previously charged in a federal grand jury indictment, according to a United States…

Planning Commission gives Sayonara Drive housing development green light

Sara Beth Williams–August 31, 2024

A new affordable housing development project for Sayonara Drive received the green light from the Citrus Heights Planning Commission on Tuesday…

Election 2024: Who’s running for Citrus Heights City Council?

Sara Beth Williams–August 29, 2024

Three candidates are officially running for the City Council District 1 seat, currently held by Mayor Bret Daniels…

Family struggles to recover after Citrus Heights house fire

Sara Beth Williams–August 29, 2024

During a house fire on Sperry Drive on the morning of Aug. 15, Mike Hoffman’s mother suffered severe burns when she could not escape the fire…