Citrus Heights Sentinel
Plans submitted to turn vacant Citrus Heights nightclub into event center
A 6,000-square-foot building near Sunrise Mall that was once home to a string of nightclubs…
Guest Opinion: It’s time to increase funding for Citrus Heights police. Here’s how
By David Warren– Forced to lay awake at 2 a.m. listening to explosions starting at sunset on July 4, I realized that another email or telephone call to the police department…
Citrus Heights police, SWAT make arrest in March homicide
Citrus Heights police this week announced the arrest of a 30-year-old man in connection with a March 20 shooting that left one dead on Sayonara Drive…
Local little league opens first regular season after two years of pandemic
By Mike Hazlip– In a return to normalcy in Citrus Heights, Northridge Little League players and parents took the field Saturday amid cheers and a parade for the first full season since pandemic restricted large gatherings.
Work begins on Greenback Lane repaving, improvement project
Sentinel staff report– Lane closures and construction work are slated to begin next week on Greenback Lane, with improvements slated to include roadway repaving and “full intersection reconstruction” at Fair Oaks Boulevard.
Councilman criticizes proposed rental regs as ‘a solution looking for a problem’
Sentinel staff report– Councilman Bret Daniels has taken to social media to criticize proposed short-term rental regulations in Citrus Heights, saying the city has “failed to demonstrate a need for this government oversight.”
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday night beginning with a special study session at 6 p.m. to discuss future development on Sayonara Drive, followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m.
Rotating Citrus Heights homeless shelter program concludes for season
By Mike Hazlip— Over 800 volunteers and nine local churches provided a rotating winter shelter for area homeless in Citrus Heights during the darkest winter months, recently concluding operations on Feb. 25.
San Juan HS grad recalls struggles, success with his popular jewelry chain
By Mike Hazlip— While growing up in Citrus Heights, business owner Kenny Gordon says he never dreamed he’d end up starting a jewelry store in town.
New tech store opens at Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— Visitors to Sunrise Mall have a new technology store after Smart Tech Ready opened their doors last month.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Redistricting, activities, school principal
Latest local news briefs include a new principal being sought for an elementary school in Citrus Heights, an upcoming third public hearing on redistricting, and a new activities guide released by the Sunrise Recreation and Parks District.
LETTERS: Light rail in Citrus Heights?
Latest letter from Sentinel readers comment on a new sales tax proposal that would bring light rail to Citrus Heights and fund other transportation projects.
