Citrus Heights Sentinel

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Aug. 11-17
Latest police logs include petty theft at Walgreens resulting in an arrest on Thursday, a report of vehicle burglary at Rusch Park, and code enforcement activity at the Tokyo Buffet building on Greenback Lane…

Planning underway for new outdoor performance venue at Rusch Park
By Sara Beth Williams– A pair of informational meetings will be held this month to get public input and unveil more details about plans for…

Environmental report released for Sylvan Corners housing project
By Mike Hazlip— A 250-page environmental report released last month found that a development proposal to build nearly one hundred homes at Sylvan Corners would…

Citrus Heights police announce upcoming DUI Checkpoint
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department said it will deploy officers to the streets on June 30 for a DUI and drivers license checkpoint operation, in an effort to reduce impaired driving through high-publicity enforcement.

Triple-digit temps prompt Citrus Heights to open cooling center
Sentinel staff report– The Senior Center inside the Citrus Heights Community Center opened this week as a cooling center for those seeking to escape a heat wave currently hitting the region.

Employment: Four jobs in Citrus Heights that pay over $40k
By Phillip Pesola– Many businesses in Citrus Heights are hiring for a variety of positions, from retail to food service and tech jobs. While most jobs are in the $16-20 per hour range, a review of local jobs…

More homes on market see price drops in Citrus Heights, region
By Mike Hazlip— Rapidly rising mortgage rates are causing a “massive impact” on the prices home buyers are able to afford, according to a regional analyst.

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Sentinel staff report– The City Council will meet Thursday evening to hold a public hearing on a proposal to significantly raise various fees on residential and commercial development in the city. The council will also consider approving a…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Sentinel staff report– The City Council will meet Thursday evening to hold a public hearing on a proposal to significantly raise various fees on residential and commercial development in the city. The council will also consider approving a…

Q&A: Will that new California Burrito ever open in Citrus Heights?
By Mike Hazlip— Residents looking for their California Burrito fix at a “coming soon” location in Citrus Heights continue to wait for the business to open. The restaurant chain plans to open a new location at 7858 Lichen…

Citrus Heights eyes mixed-use residential options for Auburn Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— The City of Citrus Heights is conducting a feasibility study to determine if under-used commercial lots along Auburn Boulevard could potentially become residential real estate.

Local church plans new perimeter fence to stop ongoing vandalism
By Mike Hazlip— After repeated incidents of vandalism, Holy Family Catholic Church is planning to install a perimeter fence.




