Citrus Heights Sentinel

Sacramento Public Library seeks community input for strategic plan
Sentinel staff report– A new 30-question survey from the Sacramento Public Library seeks input from the public as the library system develops a five-year strategic plan…

Citrus Heights Police break up ‘car show’ behind Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— Hundreds of vehicles and people gathered behind the normally empty Sunrise Mall parking lot on Sunday night in what one neighbor said was about to be an illegal sideshow and…

Where have all the school buses gone in Citrus Heights?
By Sara Beth Williams– With Thursday marking the first day of classes back in session at public schools in Citrus Heights, students can once again be seen walking to school or being dropped off by parents — but…

Citrus Heights husband, wife pass away just two weeks apart
By Mike Hazlip— Chuck and Joy Engvall, both remembered as active and involved residents of Citrus Heights for six decades, passed away in April just two weeks apart from each other.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: arrests, invasive snake, vandalism
Latest local news briefs include Citrus Heights police assisting in busting a prostitution ring, an invasive snake spotted in the area, and vandalism at another local restaurant being highlighted by an area TV news station.

Citrus Heights dad, son share passion for community service
By Mike Hazlip– Community service has always been a part of family life for Citrus Heights Councilman Steve Miller and his son Travis, who serves as an athletic director at Mesa Verde High School.

One arrested after Friday-night disruption at Sunrise Rollerland
By Mike Hazlip— An incident involving a group of juveniles at Sunrise Rollerland drew a heavy police presence Friday night.

Voting under way for best Citrus Heights businesses
Sentinel staff report– Through the end of June, community members are invited to vote online for their favorite local businesses to win this year’s “Best of Citrus Heights” contest, put on by the Chamber of Commerce.

Q&A: What’s going on with the landscaping project at Sunrise Mall?
By Mike Hazlip— A project to install fresh landscaping outside Sunrise Mall was initially planned to be completed last month, but as of Friday the project is still incomplete and a new sod lawn appears to be dying.

Citrus Heights restaurant latest target of vandalism in area
By Mike Hazlip— A vandalism incident last week resulted in damages of around $28,000 at a popular Japanese noodle restaurant near Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue.

City provides update on improvement projects across Citrus Heights
By Phillip Pesola– Major city projects are underway across Citrus Heights, including a $3.3 million roadway project on Greenback Lane, a $9.1 million trail project, and a soon-to-start residential repaving project.

Longtime Citrus Heights salon abruptly closes after death of owner
By Mike Hazlip— A local hair salon in operation for more than 40 years has permanently closed after the tragic death of the owner, a note on the door says.




