Citrus Heights Sentinel

CHPD: Missing 23-year-old ‘at risk’ woman found safely
Updated 8:49 p.m., March 19– Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police said in an update Friday evening that an at-risk 23-year-old woman who went missing Wednesday had been found “safe and sound.”

Guest Opinion: Sanctioned homeless camps are best option, for now
By Supervisor Sue Frost– We are all aware that the county’s homeless population has been growing and we can see the impacts every time we leave our houses.

Crumbl Cookies opens in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– A new Crumbl Cookies bake shop opened its doors in Citrus Heights for a soft opening on Thursday, with plans for a grand opening Friday.

$1,000 reward offered for tips related to unsolved Citrus Heights homicide
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police are continuing their effort to solve a homicide case from September of last year, announcing this week that up to $1,000 is being offered as a cash reward for tips on the…

New city manager focusing on community involvement in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The city’s new top executive introduced himself to community members during a neighborhood meeting Tuesday, where he highlighted goals of bringing back community events, redeveloping Sunrise Mall and personally being part of the Citrus Heights…

Citrus Heights police chief lists four priorities for 2022
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte outlined his top priorities for this year in a March 10 presentation to the City Council, with homelessness notably not appearing on the list.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: burning car, stolen vehicle, arrest
Latest local news briefs include the arrest of a Citrus Heights man leading to a connection with a pair of unsolved local crimes, a stolen Mercedes being located outside Stones Gambling Hall, and a Good Samaritan being credited…

City criticized over plan to remove 16 trees on Old Auburn Road
By Mike Hazlip— A tree removal plan from the city has drawn the ire of a resident who says the city did not solicit input from residents or sufficiently assess environmental impacts.

Homeless activity on Auburn Boulevard sparks calls of fires
By Mike Hazlip— A recently shuttered auto shop and ongoing issues with homeless activity near Auburn Boulevard and Van Maren Lane have drawn concern from a nearby business owner.

Joann Fabrics opens new, expanded Citrus Heights store
By Mike Hazlip– After months of anticipation Joann Fabrics has opened their new location in the Sunrise Village shopping center, at the corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue.