Citrus Heights Sentinel

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Sept. 29-Oct. 5
Sentinel staff report- Latest police logs include a pair of narcotics arrests stemming from early morning traffic stops on Thursday, indecent exposure reported near Sunrise/Greenback, and a homeless camp reported in the Stock Ranch Nature Preserve…

Guest Opinion: It’s time for real action on homelessness
By Sue Frost– During my tenure on the Board of Supervisors, I’ve observed various approaches and strategies addressing the county’s homelessness dilemma…

October is full of events in Citrus Heights. Here’s 10 of them
By Sara Beth Williams– Fall is in full swing and this month’s events in Citrus Heights include a fundraiser, ribbon cutting, trunk or treats and an annual parade…

Citrus Heights vice mayor, mayor split on school board endorsements
Sentinel staff report– In the three-way race for a newly created school board seat covering the majority of Citrus Heights, the city’s mayor and vice mayor are split on who to recommend for the seat.

Meet James Tipton, candidate for Citrus Heights Council District 2
“My name is James J. Tipton, I am a 28 year old Native American from the Wiyot tribe in Loleta, California. I am a Christian conservative and I do not stray…

Meet Steven Durham, candidate for Citrus Heights Council District 2
Why are you running for City Council? I want to help. I can bring a broad spectrum of education and experience to the City Council and the residents of Citrus Heights. I earned an MBA from Harvard Business…

Meet Michael Nishimura, candidate for Citrus Heights Council District 2
Note: As part of The Sentinel’s 2022 coverage of local elections, we have asked a series of seven identical questions to each of the candidates running for a seat on the Citrus Heights City Council. The questions are…

Meet MariJane Lopez-Taff, candidate for Citrus Heights Council District 2
Why are you running for City Council? Our city’s future depends on a forward facing, visionary City Council. I am a very positive and practical individual who recognizes challenges and, ultimately, wants to see solutions.

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet at 6 p.m. this Thursday to hold a public hearing on allocating $600,000 in federal funds, and also provide staff direction related to pavement re-striping and beautifying aging sound walls, among other…

Guest Opinion: Do voters have short memory? Some candidates are counting on it.
By Tim Schaefer– As I watched the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum last month, City Council Candidate Mary Jane Lopez-Taff brought up the Citrus Heights Police Department budget cuts that were included in the 2021/22 budget…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet at 6 p.m. this Thursday to hold a public hearing on allocating $600,000 in federal funds, and also provide staff direction related to pavement re-striping and beautifying aging sound walls, among other…

Man found dead with gunshot wound outside Citrus Heights police station
Mike Hazlip– Police confirmed Monday morning that a man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head outside the Citrus Heights police station on Fountain Square Drive early Sunday morning, Oct. 9.




