Citrus Heights Sentinel

Police investigating fatal Monday-night gun battle in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— One man is dead after what police say was an exchange of gun fire between two individuals on Birdcage Street Monday night.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: fire risk, arrest, local art
Latest local news briefs include a new video highlighting water conservation artwork from area students, a local man being arrested in Lincoln, and a new map showing fire risk in Citrus Heights.

Little library in Citrus Heights park torched just a week after installation
Only the stump of what once was a Little Free Library box is left at Northwoods Park, after one or more vandals are accused of setting fire to the box just a week after it had been installed.

Brews in the Burbs brings businesses, community together at Sunrise Mall
Hundreds of attendees flocked to the Sunrise Mall parking lot for a “Brews in the Burbs” event on Saturday, enjoying games and sampling various beers and food truck flavors.

Why this Citrus Heights family is moving out of California
Theresa and Kenneth Harrington say pulling up stakes in Citrus Heights to move their young family of four more than 2,000 miles across the country was not a decision they took lightly.

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…




