Citrus Heights Sentinel

LETTER: Why weren’t more citations issued for illegal fireworks?
Letter by Kay Davis, Citrus Heights– I reviewed the police log for July 4th. There were many, many calls for illegal fireworks. However only ONE citation was written. Can someone…

2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: July 14-20
Latest logs released by Citrus Heights Police include a domestic violence arrest being made at the 7440 Club on Auburn Boulevard, a report of a burglary at San Juan High School, petty theft at Target and a trespassing…

News Briefs: Public hearing, fatal crash, DUI arrests
Latest local news briefs include a public hearing being postponed for a mobile home park expansion project, a Citrus Heights teen dying in a collision on Douglas Boulevard, and a local officer being recognized for arresting 75 DUI…

New owners remodeling Citrus Heights donut shop
By Mike Hazlip— A decades-old donut shop on Auburn Boulevard has reopened with new ownership.

Boys Volleyball: Mesa Verde’s varsity team off to a fiery start
The varsity boys volleyball team at Mesa Verde High School is off to a fiery start with a bright future ahead, as the Mavericks are currently 2nd in the Golden Empire League with a league record of 5-2…

Upgraded ‘Little Free Libraries’ being redeployed across Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlilp— Damaged and vandalized “Little Free Libraries” are being replaced at various locations throughout Citrus Heights as a community organization works with a local high school to rebuild them.

Citrus Heights council to vote on making fireworks ordinance permanent
Sentinel staff report– Following an “overwhelming” number of fireworks calls last year, the Citrus Heights Police Department is requesting the City Council make a temporary ordinance passed last year permanent.

Mesa Verde High School to get new stadium using bond funds
By Mike Hazlip— A local high school in Citrus Heights is holding a community meeting Thursday to discuss plans for a long-awaited stadium.

Police respond to reports of bomb-like explosions in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Reports of loud, bomb-like explosions in Citrus Heights on Sunday night generated several calls to police as well as chatter on a local crime watch group.

Citrus Heights police cracking down on distracted driving
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights police are stepping up efforts to curb distracted driving in an enforcement period this month.

Car shows, kids event set for this Saturday in Citrus Heights
By Nadezhda Chayka Otterstad– Events are coming back to Citrus Heights, with three family friendly events slated for this Saturday, April 9.

Rollover collision in Citrus Heights shuts down Greenback Lane
By Mike Hazlip— A two-vehicle collision at Greenback Lane and Bremen Drive left one vehicle on its side and closed the westbound lanes of the main thoroughfare Tuesday afternoon.




