Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights postpones consideration of ban on new recycling centers
In a last-minute move during the Sept 25 City Council meeting, a controversial ordinance update that would ban new recycling centers from opening in the city was pulled from the agenda…
2024 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Aug. 29-Sept. 4
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…
Deadline approaches for voting in ‘Best of Citrus Heights’ contest
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…
Spring musical performances underway at Mesa Verde High School
Following the closure of Theatre in the Heights last year, community theatrical performances have been a hard find in Citrus Heights — but this week, residents will performances of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown on display at…
Residents invited to 2024 potluck at Citrus Heights Community Center
Sentinel staff report– The Residents’ Empowerment Association of Citrus Heights is set to host a “Celebrate Spring” potluck event next month, aiming to bolster community spirit…
Budget Update: Citrus Heights on track for $4M surplus
By Phillip Pesola– Following a mid-year budget presentation last month showing Citrus Heights is projected to have a nearly $4 million surplus, the City Council approved adjustments to the city’s current budget…
2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Feb. 22-28
Latest local police logs include grand theft at Harbor Freight Tools on Wednesday, an arrest at Woodside K-8, and a vehicle reported stolen from a location on Mariposa Avenue…
‘Snack Man’ leads annual sock drive for Citrus Heights homeless community
Sentinel staff report– Kicking off the month of March, Alfred “Snack Man” Sanchez is leading his annual sock drive to benefit the local homeless population…
Where and how to vote in Citrus Heights for the 2024 primary election
Sentinel staff report– As of Saturday, voters in Citrus Heights can now cast their ballots in-person at one of five vote centers that are open through Election Day, March 5…
Another store has shuttered at Sunrise Mall, but there’s a glimmer of hope
By Sara Beth Williams– The latest closure at Sunrise Mall is a volunteer-operated store that sought to provide clothing for those experiencing homeless and housing instability, but the store’s former manage says there’s a chance it could still…
Citrus Heights man among two arrested in Folsom vehicle burglary spree
Sentinel staff report– A series of car burglaries in Folsom last weekend led to the arrest of two men, including a resident of Citrus Heights, according to Folsom Police Department…
Some ‘dismayed’ by lack of progress on potential Rusch Park amphitheater
By Sara Beth Williams– Plans to move forward with construction on the Kathy Cook Amphitheater at Rusch Community Park have been delayed again, according to city leaders and the parks district…
