Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Award, mayor, homeless assault
Latest local news briefs include a man being sentenced for an assault at a Citrus Heights homeless camp, the city’s mayor being featured on KCRA, and a councilwoman recognized with an award by Stones Gambling Hall.

Man with hammer arrested after three-hour standoff in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A three-hour standoff in a Citrus Heights neighborhood involving an armed man with a hammer ended with an arrest Friday night.

Citrus Heights food ministry served nearly 8,000 families during pandemic
By Mike Hazlip— Sunrise Christian Food Ministry said in an update last month that the organization served 7,947 households since March 2020.

Citrus Heights woman convicted in federal drug conspiracy case
Sentinel staff report– The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday announced the sentencing of a 41-year-old Citrus Heights woman as part of a federal drug conspiracy case.

Organic community garden in Citrus Heights to host April plant sale
Sentinel staff report– Looking to get your spring garden planted this year? The Sylvan Ranch Community Garden in Citrus Heights will host its 10th annual spring plant sale fundraiser on April 8-10 this year.

Report: Citrus Heights sees drop in property crime, rise in violent crime
By Mike Hazlip— In a report to the City Council earlier this month, Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte presented crime data showing a 5% increase in violent crime and a 10% drop in property crimes.

Traveling circus coming to Sunrise Mall in April
Sentinel staff report– A Las Vegas-based traveling circus will be setting up shop outside Sunrise Mall from April 7-11, promising entertainment for both kids and adults.

Interior excavation begins for new fitness center in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The concrete slab foundation of the former Sports Authority is being ripped up as work begins on a new fitness center that plans to occupy the building in the Marketplace at Birdcage shopping plaza in…

Citrus Heights council recognizes San Juan High School basketball team
By Mike Hazlip— After an historic season that saw the San Juan Spartans boys varsity basketball team win their first league title in a decade, the Citrus Heights City Council recognized each player with a proclamation.

Police dog apprehends fleeing robbery suspect in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police on Sunday arrested a 29-year-old man suspected of robbery, following a foot chase involving a police K9 unit.