Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights issues $278k in COVID relief grants from $15.6M federal funding
By Mike Hazlip— Several dozen small businesses in Citrus Heights last month received a total of $277,611 in COVID relief grant money through a program administered by the city to help businesses recover losses related to the pandemic.
Citrus Heights Letters: marijuana, vaping and another Starbucks?
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include commentary on marijuana use and varying perspectives on whether a sixth Starbucks is needed on Auburn Boulevard.
New video shows off stadium planned for Mesa Verde High School
Sentinel staff report– A new video uploaded Friday shows an overview of what’s planned for a long-awaited stadium at Mesa Verde High School.
200-seat event center planned near Greenback and San Juan
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Planning Commission last week approved plans for a 200-seat event center in the Citrus Plaza shopping center near Greenback Lane and San Juan Avenue. The commission voted 6-0 in favor of approval…
Citrus Heights council proclaims May 15-21 as National Police Week
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights City Council has officially recognized May 15-21 as National Police Week, honoring police officers who have lost their lives and expressing gratitude for “the dedicated service and courageous deeds of law enforcement…
Guest Opinion: Should Sacramento County legalize recreational cannabis?
By Sue Frost– With the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2016, we have seen a status quo in terms of where you can legally purchase it in Sacramento County, with only Sacramento City and tiny Isleton currently allowing…
Sunrise Mall invests in new landscaping along Greenback Lane
By Mike Hazlilp— A row of old juniper bushes that filled parking lot planters along Greenback Lane for decades have been uprooted to make way for new landscaping, just in time for a “Brews in the Burbs” event…
Citrus Heights police release photo of suspect in stabbing incident
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department on Tuesday released a photo of a suspect being sought in connection with a Sunday morning stabbing incident on Auburn Boulevard that hospitalized three people.
Life on the Edge: Policing the borders of Citrus Heights
A shooting just outside the border of Citrus Heights at Fair Oaks Park last month led to separate investigations by different agencies, after a suspect ran across the street and into the city limits of Citrus Heights where…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: arrest, surveillance video, obituary
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights man being arrested on burglary related charges in Lincoln, raw surveillance video showing a smash-and-go vandalism at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, and an obituary for an 83-year-old resident.
