Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights middle school basketball team goes undefeated for season
By Nanik Tagore— Following two years without a game due to COVID-19, almost all of the girls of Lichen K-8 were new to middle school sports.
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights council members will meet at City Hall Thursday evening for a closed session regarding parcels on Sayonara Drive, along with holding a public hearing on police use of military equipment.
200-seat performing arts theater to open in Sunrise Mall
New life is coming to Sunrise Mall even amid plans to redevelop the nearly 100-acre property, as a children’s performance and visual arts nonprofit announced this month it has signed a three-year lease for an 8,200-square-foot space inside…
POLICE: Suspect in fatal Citrus Heights shooting turns himself in
By Mike Hazlip— A 39-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting last week turned himself in to authorities Wednesday.
Wendy’s opens new ‘Smart Design’ restaurant in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— After six months of closure for major remodeling, the Wendy’s restaurant location at 6435 Antelope Rd. has reopened with a new look to reflect the company’s high-tech restaurant design.
LETTER: Police should be able to use military vehicles to do job safely
By Mark Mitchell– The Citrus Heights Police Department should be able to use any and all types of military vehicles! That goes for any type of tactical tools they may need too.
Citrus Heights council split on fine for fireworks set off after 11 p.m.
Sentinel staff report– In making a new fireworks ordinance permanent earlier this month, Citrus Heights council members could not come to a consensus on whether to impose a $750 fine on legal fireworks discharged after 11 p.m.
Why this once-popular Citrus Heights tanning salon closed up shop this year
The lights are out for “I B Tan” at 6400 Sunrise Blvd., with the owner citing impacts related to COVID-19 along with rising business costs and a changing demographic in Citrus Heights.
Citrus Heights man’s search leads to unnamed grave site receiving proper headstone
A century-old unnamed grave marker for a pioneer woman now has a headstone bearing her name, thanks to the research and dedication of her great-great-grandson.
Public hearing to be held on police military equipment policy for Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Residents will have an opportunity during a public hearing this Thursday to provide input on a proposal that defines what kind of military equipment can be used and acquired by the Citrus Heights Police Department.
