Citrus Heights Sentinel
Police find shell casing after large fight near San Juan High School
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police are continuing to investigate after officers on Thursday afternoon responded to reports of a gunshot and a large fight involving more than 20 people across from San Juan High School.
City planner talks about living in Citrus Heights, and her 6-minute commute
In a weekly “Meet Me Monday” series that began broadcasting last year on the city’s social media channels, the city’s associate planner, Alison Bermudez, talked about what its like living in Citrus Heights and working for the city.
What’s going on with that eyesore gas station on Auburn Blvd?
By Mike Hazlip— Plans to renovate a long-shuttered gas station at 8244 Auburn Blvd. are currently pending approval from several county departments, a representative for the property said this week.
Construction of new trail in Citrus Heights to start this summer, after pandemic delays
Sentinel staff report– Although plans to begin construction were delayed last year due to COVID-19, a city spokeswoman confirmed last week that construction of a new 2.9-mile trail through Citrus Heights is anticipated to begin this Summer.
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
City Council members will meet Thursday evening to consider approving a $3 million roadway project, hold a public hearing on waste fee increases, and consider authorizing a new Small Business COVID Recovery Grant Program.
More small-lot housing is coming to Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Site work for an 8-unit townhouse development slated for a small parcel near Walmart on Auburn Boulevard is now underway, with grading and construction fencing visible at the site. The project at 7078 Auburn Blvd.…
Citrus Heights News Briefs: vaccine clinics, lawsuit, mayor, public hearing
Latest local news briefs include a wrongful death lawsuit being filed against a Citrus Heights apartment complex, an upcoming public hearing, the city’s mayor being featured in a regional publication, and a pair of vaccine clinics coming to…
City says broad use of federal COVID rescue funds now allowed
Sentinel staff report– Under new federal guidelines, up to $10 million from federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars can now be spent on building roads or nearly any government service in Citrus Heights — rather than only going…
Citrus Heights police respond to report of vehicles exchanging gunfire
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police on Saturday night responded to multiple incidents, including a report of two vehicles exchanging gunfire in the area of Canelo Hills Drive.
Citrus Heights PD had to replace a totaled police vehicle. Here’s what happened
By Mike Hazlip— A budget item approved last month by the Citrus Heights City Council designated funds to replace six police vehicles, including one that was totaled after a driver rear-ended an officer on Auburn Boulevard.
