Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights council to consider formal opposition to state mandates
Sentinel staff report– Following the implementation of a controversial, state-mandated organics recycling program (SB 1383), the Citrus Heights City Council on Thursday will consider voicing official opposition to such “inadequately funded state mandates.”

Taxpayer group hosts Citrus Heights event, touts failure of Measure M
By Mike Hazlip— Several elected officials along with other area activists met Thursday night at a local restaurant, highlighting the defeat of the Measure M tax increase in Citrus Heights during the last election and setting their sights…

New federal funding package includes $585k for Citrus Heights well project
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Water District is set to receive $585,000 for the construction of a groundwater well to provide an additional water supply for district residents.

Public hearing set for short-term rental regulations in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will hold a public hearing Thursday on a draft ordinance targeted at regulating and ensuring the collection of occupancy taxes from owners of short-term rental properties.

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.




