Citrus Heights Sentinel

City moves forward with tree removal plan, after delay
By Mike Hazlip— After a week-long delay following criticism over the project, arborist crews began the removal of more than a dozen eucalyptus trees along Old Auburn Road Thursday.

Citrus Heights man sentenced to 20 years for hidden camera scheme
Sentinel staff report– Another man from Citrus Heights has been sentenced as part of a nationwide initiative to crack down on child sexual exploitation and abuse.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday evening to hold several public hearings and consider taking action related to development on Sayonara Drive and opposing “inadequately funded state mandates.”

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

City eyes partnership with nonprofit to build housing on Sayonara Drive
By Mike Hazlip— Twelve vacant city-owned lots on Sayonara Drive could be the site of new duplexes or single-family homes, under a proposed partnership with Habitat for Humanity.

Suspect in pair of Citrus Heights robberies nabbed in Roseville
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police on Tuesday announced the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with two robberies in the city.

Car show slated to kick off new business in Grand Oaks Plaza
By Mike Hazlip— A car and bike show scheduled for Saturday looks to kick off a new Citrus Heights business in Grand Oaks Plaza on Auburn Boulevard.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: military equipment, refugees, Ukraine aid
Latest local news briefs include a request from the Police Department authorizing the use of military equipment in Citrus Heights, a local pastor helping Ukrainian refugees, and an area couple seeking visas to get family members home to…

MealPro expanding Citrus Heights headquarters, buys building for $3.2M
By Mike Hazlip— A growing meal delivery company has purchased a 1.7-acre property on Greenback Lane that is home to its headquarters building, amid plans to expand operations.

Long lines at Citrus Heights Costco gas station cause traffic issues
By Mike Hazlip— With gas prices pushing well-over $5 per gallon, drivers are flocking to big box retailers for a break at the pump — resulting in long lines and traffic jams.




