37.5 F
Citrus Heights
Monday, March 27, 2023

Local News

Citrus Heights News Briefs: schools, Sayonara, business, shoplifting

Latest local news briefs include outcomes on four significant or controversial votes held by the Citrus Heights City Council on March 23. Votes related to housing on Sayonara Drive, $1 million in business attraction funding, support for SB 316, and a vote to form an education advisory committee.

A closer look at potential mixed-use development on Auburn Blvd

By Phillip Pesola-- New design standards for residential and mixed-use development along Auburn Boulevard were presented to and unanimously supported by Citrus Heights Planning Commissioners during their meeting on Wednesday.

Recent News

Citrus Heights Police Logs: traffic stops, arrests, calls for service

Sentinel staff report-- The Citrus Heights Police Department on Friday released new summary statistics for the past week, showing a total of 35 arrests, 141 reports taken, and 112 traffic stops.

Popular Articles

Five facts you probably didn’t know about Citrus Heights

By Sara Beth Williams-- Citrus Heights recently celebrated its 25th anniversary of becoming a city, but the 14-square-mile region has thrived for decades beforehand. Below are five facts about Citrus Heights that many don't know.

Business News

Walgreens store left with zero shopping carts after thefts

By Mike Hazlip— A Walgreens store in Citrus Heights is in the process of replacing shopping carts that have all been stolen...

Police

Homicide investigation underway on Sayonara Drive

By Mike Hazlip— A homicide investigation in Citrus Heights is underway on Sayonara Drive after a body was found inside a residence on the 7800 block of the street.

Citrus Heights police plan St. Patrick’s Day weekend DUI checkpoint

Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police will hold a DUI and drivers license checkpoint this weekend in an effort to curb drunk driving.

Officer narrowly dodges vehicle driven by fleeing suspect, police say

Residents reported a heavy police presence in the area of Birdcage Street on Saturday night, where a Citrus Heights police officer narrowly avoided being struck by a stolen vehicle fleeing the scene of a domestic violence call...

Citrus Heights police return to publishing daily logs

Sentinel staff report-- Residents looking for daily reports of police logs in Citrus Heights are now able to access them on the Police Department's website again.

Citrus Heights police arrest two in connection with ID theft case

By Mike Hazlip— Police said in a social media post on Thursday that two suspects were arrested after a search warrant was served at a Citrus Heights home last week.

City Hall

Latest Articles

Citrus Heights Police Logs: traffic stops, arrests, calls for service

Sentinel staff report-- The Citrus Heights Police Department on Friday released new summary statistics for the past week, showing a total of 35 arrests, 141 reports taken, and 112 traffic stops.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: schools, Sayonara, business, shoplifting

Latest local news briefs include outcomes on four significant or controversial votes held by the Citrus Heights City Council on March 23. Votes related to housing on Sayonara Drive, $1 million in business attraction funding, support for SB 316, and a vote to form an education advisory committee.

A closer look at potential mixed-use development on Auburn Blvd

By Phillip Pesola-- New design standards for residential and mixed-use development along Auburn Boulevard were presented to and unanimously supported by Citrus Heights Planning Commissioners during their meeting on Wednesday.

130-unit senior apartment complex in Citrus Heights now slated for auction

By Mike Hazlip— A large, senior apartment complex on Sunrise Boulevard that was the subject of several closed-door meetings with city leaders last year is now slated to be sold at auction on April 17...

MVHS alum named ‘Woman of the Year’ by state assemblyman

By Sara Beth Williams-- Mesa Verde High School alumnae and newly elected San Juan Unified School District board member Tanya Kravchuk was recognized this week by Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) as the 7th Assembly District’s Woman of the Year for 2023.

Schools

MVHS alum named ‘Woman of the Year’ by state assemblyman

By Sara Beth Williams-- Mesa Verde High School alumnae and newly elected San Juan Unified School District board member Tanya Kravchuk was recognized this week by Assemblyman Josh Hoover (R-Folsom) as the 7th Assembly District’s Woman of the Year for 2023.

Proposed committee would look at forming new Citrus Heights school district

By Sara Beth Williams-- The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will decide whether to form a new citizens' advisory committee, tasked with examining the feasibility of a new Citrus Heights school district.

Citrus Heights vice mayor speaks out against AB 734 youth tackle football ban

By Sara Beth Williams-- Citrus Heights Vice Mayor Bret Daniels is seeking to gain the support of his fellow council members to officially oppose a proposed assembly bill that would ban tackle football for youths under 12 in the state of California.