Citrus Heights Sentinel
Controversial organics waste program set to begin in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip- With new organic waste recycling regulations technically in effect as of Jan. 1 statewide, Citrus Heights residents are asking questions — but have until July 1 before the program is set to be fully implemented…
Five businesses Citrus Heights said goodbye to in 2021
By Mike Hazlip— While Citrus Heights welcomed a dozen new restaurants along with other businesses in 2021, it also saw several departures during the same year.
Officials urge checking smoke alarms, after Citrus Heights duplex fire
Sentinel staff report– Metro Fire crews responded to a blaze at a duplex on San Simeon Drive in Citrus Heights on Saturday, successfully clearing the homes of anyone inside and keeping the fire from spreading to the attic.
Citrus Heights man gets 24 years in prison for sexually exploiting teenage neighbor
By Mike Hazlip— A 48-year-old Citrus Heights man was sentenced on Thursday to 24 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a 13-year-old neighbor, according to a news release by the Department of Justice.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, plants, light contest winners
Latest local news includes winners being announced for the city’s “Best Lights” contest, an obituary of a San Juan High School alumna, and an indoor plant exhibit at Green Acres in Citrus Heights.
Drive-thru dinosaur exhibit coming to Sunrise Mall this month
Sentinel staff report– The popular “Jurassic Empire” drive-thru dinosaur exhibit will be coming to Citrus Heights at the end of January, with plans to set up in the Sunrise Mall parking lot.
Citrus Heights council to vote on selecting new city manager
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council announced Friday that Ashley “Ash” Feeney, who currently serves as assistant city manager in the City of Davis, is the top pick under consideration for becoming the new city manager…
Citrus Heights ends 2021 with four more shooting incidents, no injuries
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights saw four additional shooting incidents in the last few months of a year that saw an alarming increase in shootings.
What stores are still open at Sunrise Mall?
By Mike Hazlip— Despite declining sales and a climbing vacancy rate in the past decade, nearly 40 stores remain open at Sunrise Mall, ranging from a kids arcade to food, jewelry and clothing. An employee at the mall’s…
Need to get rid of your Christmas tree in Citrus Heights? Here’s how.
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights residents have several options for recycling live trees, or disposing of flocked trees.
