Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights seeks input from residents on cannabis dispensaries, tax
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights City Council is seeking feedback from residents as it moves forward with consideration of allowing cannabis dispensaries within the city…
Citrus Heights Walgreens store to permanently close
Sentinel staff report– One of the three Walgreens store locations in Citrus Heights will be permanently closing its doors on Feb. 20, 2024…
More Letters: Cannabis tax, firefighters, sound walls
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include comments defending the firefighter fundraiser at Sunrise/Greenback, and sharing various perspectives on sound walls and a potential cannabis tax…
2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Feb. 8-14
Latest local police logs include a stolen vehicle arrest on Valentine’s Day, along with a report of an assault near a fitness center and a homeless camp call ending with an arrest…
Who’s running for Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, District 4?
By Phillip Pesola– Candidates vying to take the seat of outgoing Supervisor Sue Frost on the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors faced off at a recent forum, sharing with voters their differing perspectives on homelessness, climate change, public…
Housing market shows signs of ‘waking up’ for spring
By Mike Hazlip– The regional housing market is showing some positive signs after months of little movement, according to an area real estate appraiser…
Metro Fire helmet camera shows video of Citrus Heights garage fire
Sentinel staff report– A plume of smoke could be seen for miles around Citrus Heights on Monday afternoon, as fire crews responded to a garage fire near Mesa Verde High School that destroyed multiple classic cars…
Guest Column: Prop 1. A tale of more empty promises?
By Supervisor Sue Frost– As we navigate through the heart of election season, with ballots distributed and, I hope, making their way to the Election’s Office, we stand on the cusp of the March 5 Primary Election…
Citrus Heights PD to deploy extra patrols during Super Bowl Weekend
Sentinel staff report– In advance of Super Bowl LVIII, the Citrus Heights Police Department said it has launched a safety initiative to curb impaired driving — urging football fans to avoid driving under the influence. The “Go Safely”…
Neighbors pitch in to help clear fallen tree in Citrus Heights
By Sara Beth Williams– During the high winds on the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 4, Carolyn and Joaquin Varela’s tree fell across Rollingwood Boulevard, blocking traffic, and impacting properties both across the street and diagonally…
