Citrus Heights Sentinel

2024 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: Jan. 18-24
Latest police logs in Citrus Heights include a narcotics arrest at a homeless camp on Canelo Hills Drive, a burglary report at Taqueria Tres Hermanos on Wednesday, and an assault-related arrest at a Paradise Oaks youth home on…

City to host public workshop for Old Auburn Road plan
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights on Thursday will host a community workshop for its Old Auburn Road Complete Streets (OARCS) Plan, which is slated to enter its final design phase later this year…

Neighborhood group funds treadmill for Citrus Heights police dog
By Mike Hazlip— A Citrus Heights neighborhood association provided funds for a canine treadmill that police say will keep one of their high-energy dogs active…

City manager talks accomplishments, goals for Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights City Manager Ash Feeney spoke at last week’s meeting of Area 10, Sylvan Old Auburn Road, seeking input from community members ahead of an upcoming strategic planning retreat…

Citrus Heights to move forward on ‘sorely needed’ San Juan Ave roadway project
By Sara Beth Williams– The Citrus Heights City Council last month voted unanimously to approve a multi-million dollar contract for the first phase of roadway…

Workers conduct homeless count in Citrus Heights, as wet weather keeps many in shelters
By Mike Hazlip– Volunteers gathered at the Citrus Heights City Hall on Wednesday for the 2024 Point-in-Time count, an effort to…

Obituary: Ralph Rhees (1937-2024)
Submitted by Eric Rhees– Ralph Rhees passed away January 18, 2024 at age 86 in his Citrus Heights home surrounded by family members. He was born in Ogden, Utah Sept. 27, 1937, to Horace and Elizabeth Rhees, the…

New information emerges in Citrus Heights attempted carjacking
A woman who was the victim of a violent attempted carjacking in a Citrus Heights neighborhood two years ago later received a letter in the mail reportedly identifying the suspect, although police confirmed…

Citrus Heights police arrest homeless man after fatal stabbing
The Citrus Heights Police Department on Monday night announced the arrest of a 35-year-old homeless man in connection with a fatal stabbing of another homeless man that occurred around 2 a.m. on Sunday…

Citrus Heights volunteers prepare for countywide homeless count
By Mike Hazlip— Volunteers in Citrus Heights and throughout Sacramento County are preparing to undertake this year’s “Point-in-Time” count of people experiencing homelessness…