Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights meal company launches culinary training for students
A Citrus Heights-based meal preparation company is working with a local nonprofit to provide culinary training to students and youths with disabilities, enabling them to begin a career in the restaurant industry…

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: July 21-26
Latest logs released by Citrus Heights Police include an early morning stolen vehicle arrest at San Juan and Madison avenues, a burglary report at Holy Family Catholic Church, code enforcement followup at the vacated Teriyaki Land restaurant, and…

What’s coming to the old Citrus Heights Pier 1 Imports building?
Updated 5:10 p.m., Aug 3rd– By Mike Hazlip— A portion of the building next to Buffalo Wild Wings in Citrus Heights that was once home to Pier 1 Imports is under construction in preparation for a new tenant…

200-seat performing arts theater to open in Sunrise Mall
New life is coming to Sunrise Mall even amid plans to redevelop the nearly 100-acre property, as a children’s performance and visual arts nonprofit announced this month it has signed a three-year lease for an 8,200-square-foot space inside…

POLICE: Suspect in fatal Citrus Heights shooting turns himself in
By Mike Hazlip— A 39-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting last week turned himself in to authorities Wednesday.

Wendy’s opens new ‘Smart Design’ restaurant in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— After six months of closure for major remodeling, the Wendy’s restaurant location at 6435 Antelope Rd. has reopened with a new look to reflect the company’s high-tech restaurant design.

LETTER: Police should be able to use military vehicles to do job safely
By Mark Mitchell– The Citrus Heights Police Department should be able to use any and all types of military vehicles! That goes for any type of tactical tools they may need too.

Citrus Heights council split on fine for fireworks set off after 11 p.m.
Sentinel staff report– In making a new fireworks ordinance permanent earlier this month, Citrus Heights council members could not come to a consensus on whether to impose a $750 fine on legal fireworks discharged after 11 p.m.

Why this once-popular Citrus Heights tanning salon closed up shop this year
The lights are out for “I B Tan” at 6400 Sunrise Blvd., with the owner citing impacts related to COVID-19 along with rising business costs and a changing demographic in Citrus Heights.

Citrus Heights man’s search leads to unnamed grave site receiving proper headstone
A century-old unnamed grave marker for a pioneer woman now has a headstone bearing her name, thanks to the research and dedication of her great-great-grandson.

Public hearing to be held on police military equipment policy for Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Residents will have an opportunity during a public hearing this Thursday to provide input on a proposal that defines what kind of military equipment can be used and acquired by the Citrus Heights Police Department.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Ukraine, collision, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an intersection being closed Friday after an injury collision, an obituary for a 92-year-old Citrus Heights man, and thousands of items being donated locally to help Ukrainian citizens.




