Citrus Heights Sentinel

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights City Council members will meet this Thursday to hear an update from the Police Department on feral rabbits near Sylvan Oaks Library, as well as hold several public hearings and approve a pair of expenditures totaling…

Citrus Heights neighborhood pool remains closed amid dispute with county
By Mike Hazlip— Despite triple-digit temperatures, residents in a large homeowners association in Citrus Heights have been barred from using the association’s pool to cool off, after the county ordered the pool closed last month…

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…

Life on the Edge: the challenges of living on the fringes of Citrus Heights
Danny and Paula Giusti live at an address that some say doesn’t exist.

Community meeting unveils plans for Mesa Verde High School stadium
By Mike Hazlip— Staff from Mesa Verde High School on Thursday evening answered questions from residents and outlined plans for a new state-of-the-art stadium at the school.

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
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.




