Citrus Heights Sentinel

Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights police said a man in his 30s was fatally shot by an officer Thursday night after the man reportedly pointed a handgun at officers near a Carl’s Jr. restaurant on Antelope Road.

By Mike Hazlip— After three years in business and toughing it out through pandemic shutdowns, construction projects, and flooding, Kelsee’s Purse is closing its doors for good. The store’s final day is Saturday, January 15.

Sentinel staff report– The Wendy’s restaurant at 6435 Antelope Rd. was hardly recognizable last week, with just a shell of the structure standing at the site as crews continue a major modernization of the building.

City Council members will meet Thursday evening to consider selecting a new city manager, along with making appointments to various regional boards and committees and hearing an update on final guidelines for federal relief funds.

Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights announced Tuesday that the City Hall lobby will be temporarily closed to the public, beginning Jan. 12, citing an increase in COVID-19 cases in Sacramento County.

By Mike Hazlip— Signage announcing a future Falafel Corner restaurant has recently appeared next to Round Table Pizza on Sunrise Boulevard, near Antelope Road.

By Mike Hazlip— A heavy police presence and helicopter activity near Fair Oaks Boulevard and Oak Avenue was observed on Sunday night, as a pair of incidents in the area kept authorities busy.