Citrus Heights Sentinel

Residents begin moving into new low-income apartments in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Residents have begun moving in at a new supportive housing complex on Sunrise Boulevard, with several formerly homeless residents telling The Sentinel they are thankful for the opportunity…

Public hearing postponed for Mariposa Ave subdivision
By Mike Hazlip— A public hearing for a proposed development at 7401 Mariposa Ave. is listed as postponed, according to the city’s website…

International market, deli opens at former Citrus Heights buffet site
By Mike Hazlip— Another vacant storefront in Citrus Heights has now been filled, as Royal International Market opened this month at 8036 Greenback Ln…

Citrus Heights becomes a debt-free city again
Sentinel staff report– Following a vote by the City Council last month to pay off and close a temporary line of credit, the City of Citrus Heights announced Friday that it is now debt free again.

Citrus Heights Water District to host free webinar on building healthy soil
Sentinel staff report– With warmer weather and the arrival of planting season, the Citrus Heights Water District on Thursday announced an upcoming webinar on “turning dirt into gold.”

Local car dealership at record low inventory amid chip shortage
By Mike Hazlip— The most recent wave of the coronavirus may be behind us, but the lingering impact of shutdowns and labor shortages during the pandemic are still dramatically impacting the new car industry.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Award, mayor, homeless assault
Latest local news briefs include a man being sentenced for an assault at a Citrus Heights homeless camp, the city’s mayor being featured on KCRA, and a councilwoman recognized with an award by Stones Gambling Hall.

Man with hammer arrested after three-hour standoff in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— A three-hour standoff in a Citrus Heights neighborhood involving an armed man with a hammer ended with an arrest Friday night.

Citrus Heights food ministry served nearly 8,000 families during pandemic
By Mike Hazlip— Sunrise Christian Food Ministry said in an update last month that the organization served 7,947 households since March 2020.

Citrus Heights woman convicted in federal drug conspiracy case
Sentinel staff report– The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday announced the sentencing of a 41-year-old Citrus Heights woman as part of a federal drug conspiracy case.

Organic community garden in Citrus Heights to host April plant sale
Sentinel staff report– Looking to get your spring garden planted this year? The Sylvan Ranch Community Garden in Citrus Heights will host its 10th annual spring plant sale fundraiser on April 8-10 this year.

Report: Citrus Heights sees drop in property crime, rise in violent crime
By Mike Hazlip— In a report to the City Council earlier this month, Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte presented crime data showing a 5% increase in violent crime and a 10% drop in property crimes.




