Citrus Heights Sentinel
What’s going on with the name change at Crepes & Burgers?
By Mike Hazlip— Diners and drivers traveling along the 8000 block of Auburn Boulevard have likely noticed some rebranding at the popular Crepes & Burgers restaurant in Citrus Heights…
Ongoing trouble at several youth homes in Citrus Heights draw questions
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights youth organization is frequently listed in police call logs, with its group homes drawing questions and complaints from residents…
SJUSD Special Election 2023: Who’s running and how to vote
Sentinel staff report– The special election to replace the school board seat left vacant by the late Steve Miller will be held Nov. 7, with vote-by-mail ballots being sent out on Oct. 6 to registered voters in the…
Here’s what Citrus Heights candidates say about addressing homelessness
Sentinel staff report– Candidates for Citrus Heights City Council weighed in on homelessness in answers to a questionnaire sent out by The Sentinel, with proposed solutions including constructing tiny homes on Sayonara Drive, enforcing existing ordinances on camping,…
Citrus Heights pursuit leads to home invasion, victim’s risky escape
By Mike Hazlip— A pursuit originating in Citrus Heights ended with the arrest of a suspect barricaded in a Fair Oaks home Sunday night, where an elderly woman jumped from a second-story window to flee to safety.
Burned-out RV remains in Citrus Heights parking lot a month after fire
By Mike Hazlip— The charred shell of a motorhome destroyed in a Sept. 14 fire remains in a parking lot behind Hobby Lobby, as management struggles to find a company willing to move the vehicle.
Jim Cook remembered for community involvement in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Friends and family remember Jim Cook as a family man who was active in the community. Cook passed away on Aug. 21, and amid the festivities of Saturday’s Howl-o-Ween event at Rusch Park, Cook’s brother,…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: parade, misconduct, new school district?
Latest local news briefs include a Howl-o-Ween parade along Auburn Boulevard, an accusation of misconduct made against the vice mayor, and a proposal to explore formation of a Citrus Heights Unified School District.
Where do Citrus Heights council candidates stand on Measure A, road funding?
Sentinel staff report– Eight of the nine candidates running for a seat on the Citrus Heights City Council this year have confirmed they are opposed to the 40-year Measure A sales tax proposal appearing on the November ballot,…
CHPD: Motorcyclist killed in Friday-night collision on Auburn Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— A fatal collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle caused police to shutdown both directions of Auburn Boulevard on Friday night as officers investigated the scene.
City says developer considering hotel at Sunrise and Greenback
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights announced Friday that an application was submitted last week that “lays out a footprint” for a potential hotel at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane. “The proposed hotel…
Auto shop owner says thief spent 2 hours stealing catalytic converters
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights business owner says a thief stole several catalytic converters from his vehicle parked over night at his place of business.
