Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights officer commended for attempting to save homeless woman’s life
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights police officer is being commended by an area homeless rights advocate following a “heroic” attempt to save the life of a 48-year-old Citrus Heights resident.
Abandoned Citrus Heights church building leaves behind questions
Citrus Heights United Methodist Church, which operated for more than half a century at 7833 Highland Ave., now has plywood covering the windows and shards of broken glass in several places throughout the grounds. Weeds spring up through…
City releases details on plan for Citrus Heights senior apartment complex
Sentinel staff report– Following two closed-door City Council sessions over the past two weeks, the city on Thursday night made public preliminary details about its involvement in property negotiations with a 130-unit senior apartment complex on Sunrise Boulevard…
Groundbreaking ceremony set for new stadium at Mesa Verde High School
By Sara Beth Williams– A groundbreaking ceremony for a new stadium at Mesa Verde High School in Citrus Heights is set to take place on August 30. The stadium is a signature project for the campus and funding…
A spark of hope for abandoned Studio Movie Grill site on Auburn Blvd
By Sara Beth Williams– Construction fencing is now down and new paving has replaced a weed-infested parking area in the shopping center where a Studio Movie Grill was once slated to open on the northern border of Citrus…
New pavilion planned for Rusch Park in honor of marching band founder
The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band this week confirmed plans are in the works for a new outdoor performance venue at Rusch Park. The structure is planned to be built in honor of the band’s founder, Kathy Cook,…
Citrus Heights police to conduct Thursday-night DUI checkpoint
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department said it will deploy officers to the streets for a DUI and drivers license checkpoint operation this Thursday, in an effort to reduce impaired driving through high-publicity enforcement.
Citrus Heights council to vote on awarding contract for new 2.9-mile trail
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will consider a staff recommendation to move forward with plans for a 2.9-mile trail through the city at a cost of more than $10 million.
Hot August Movie Night, car show to be held this weekend at Rusch Park
Sentinel staff report– Hot August Movie Night at Rusch Park is slated to kick off this Saturday, Aug. 13, with a classic car show, followed by a free swim at the pool, food trucks, and a showing of…
Deadline approaches to run for school board, water district, city council
The deadline is this Friday, Aug. 12, for Citrus Heights residents to submit papers to run for a seat on the city council, school board and other local elected positions.
