Citrus Heights Sentinel
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Aug. 18-24
Latest police logs include a suspicious vehicle call at Walmart leading to a narcotics arrest, an assault reported at Mesa Verde High School on Thursday, and a spike in traffic stops stemming from an Aug. 24 DUI Checkpoint…
Neighbors seek to help neighbors resolve Code Enforcement violations
By Mike Hazlip— For residents in the Sunrise Ranch neighborhood of Citrus Heights the idea of neighbors helping neighbors is a strong one, but liability concerns and other issues recently put an end to one idea…
Three location options within Rusch Park being considered for amphitheater
By Sara Beth Williams– A virtual meeting was held by the Sunrise Recreation and Park District on Thursday evening to discuss potential locations for a new performance venue that is being proposed by the Citrus Heights Community Marching…
City Council approves plan to sell vacant Sayonara Drive lots to water district
Phillip Pesola contributed to this report– Three vacant, city-owned lots on Sayonara Drive are slated to be purchased by the Citrus Heights Water District, following a 4-0 vote by the City Council on Thursday.
Meet the man behind this upcoming Citrus Heights political comedy
By Mike Hazlip— As the saying goes, politics makes strange bedfellows, and Citrus Heights resident Bill Rowland hopes his play of the same title will give audiences some laughter and maybe even bring some folks together.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: arrest, obituary, homeless
Latest local news briefs include a woman arrested in Citrus Heights in connection with thousands of dollars in fraudulent checks, an obituary for a 57-year-old resident, and a homeless man being featured for his volunteer work.
3-story apartment complex approved for vacant lot near Sunrise Mall
By Phillip Pesola– The Citrus Heights Planning Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved a design review permit for the construction of a 27-unit apartment complex on a vacant lot directly east of Sunrise Mall.
LETTER: Fireworks ban in Citrus Heights after 11 p.m. was a farce
By Joel M. Carsley — It was also a War Zone between Sylvan Road, Auburn Boulevard, Carriage, Raintree, Chivalry, Gallant Circle. Ninety-two missiles went off until 12:52 a.m., and that’s not counting the legal fireworks. No police present…
Meet Elyjah Wilbur, new spokesman for the City of Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Elyjah Wilbur, the city’s new hire for communications and public relations, is a six-year resident of Citrus Heights, with a passion for multimedia and making an impact in the city he lives in.
Frost to host July 18 community meeting in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost will hold a community meeting on Monday at City Hall in Citrus Heights.
Citrus Heights man arrested in Lincoln with high-capacity handgun
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights man was arrested after Placer County Sheriff’s deputies found a loaded, unregistered firearm in the vehicle after a traffic stop in an unincorporated section of Lincoln, a sheriff’s release said.
Theatre in the Heights to launch new comedy July 29
By Mike Hazlip— Theatre in the Heights has announced its musical comedy “Strange Bedfellows” will debut July 29, with Blake Flores as Joel Strange and Gina Wesley as Suzanne Fellows.
