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…
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.
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.
