Citrus Heights Sentinel

Proposal seeks to demolish liquor store to build new Starbucks in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlilp— Citrus Heights residents could have the choice of a 6th Starbucks location within city limits, if a development proposal currently being considered by the city receives approval.

Citrus Heights nonprofit helps family who lost everything in fire
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights family is receiving aid from a local nonprofit after their apartment was heavily damaged by a fire last month.

City rejects bid after road repaving cost comes in 34% higher than expected
Sentinel staff report– Plans to repave at least 17 residential streets in Citrus Heights this year are facing a setback after only one contractor submitted a bid on the project, with the cost quoted coming in more than…

Citrus Heights Letters: Police military equipment, tree removal
Latest letters from Citrus Heights Sentinel readers include comment on tree removal on Old Auburn Road and police use of military equipment.

Here’s how many tons of trash Citrus Heights generated last year
Sentinel staff report– During a Thursday-night presentation to the City Council the city’s waste collection service provider gave an annual update with details on how much waste from Citrus Heights was sent to landfills or recycled during 2021.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: drug drop-off, historical society, obituary
Latest local news briefs include the Citrus Heights Historical Society offering free memberships in 2022, an obituary for a 92-year-old resident and more.

Meet the pilot behind the aircraft flying in formation over Citrus Heights
Low-flying planes traveling through the skies in distinctive formation have drawn the attention of residents on the ground in Citrus Heights and surrounding areas.

Church changes course on plan to build across from Rusch Park
After receiving the green light last July from the Citrus Heights Planning Commission to build a new 34,000-square-foot building across from Rusch Park, Pioneer Baptist Church has changed direction in favor of purchasing an existing church building in…

Citrus Heights passes new military equipment use policy for police
Sentinel staff report– A public hearing held Thursday night was uneventful as no members of the public opted to speak regarding a new policy defining what kind of military equipment can be used and acquired by the Citrus…

CHPD: Missing 12-year-old girl located after overnight search
Sentinel staff report– A missing 12-year-old girl who had last been seen walking home from school in Citrus Heights on Thursday was located by police Friday morning.