Citrus Heights Sentinel
Childhood friends seek justice in Citrus Heights murder mystery
By Sara Beth Williams– On Friday morning, several current and former Citrus Heights residents from decades past gathered together at Rusch Community Park to call for “Justice for Jimmy,” the 7-year-old victim of a 1964 unsolved murder case…
Shooting near Citrus Heights border being investigated as gang violence
By Mike Hazlip— A shooting involving a motorcycle gang member that took place Saturday morning near Madison and San Juan avenues is being investigated as gang violence, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: June 30-July 6
Phillip Pesola contributed to this report– Latest logs released by Citrus Heights Police include a spike of 175 calls regarding fireworks on July 4, robbery at the 7-Eleven store on San Juan Avenue, vandalism reported at a postal…
Meeting gives latest update on what’s planned for revitalizing Auburn Blvd.
By Mike Hazlip— Business owners and representatives from the Auburn Boulevard Business Association (ABBA) on Tuesday heard from a number of city officials addressing questions and concerns about revitalizing the high-traffic corridor.
Cleanup begins at homeless camp behind Citrus Heights condos
By Mike Hazlip— On Saturday, a collaborative effort between residents of a condominium association and Citrus Heights police led to an initial four-hour cleanup of a homeless camp on private property, located between the condos and Interstate 80.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: obituary, change maker, district attorney
Latest local news briefs include an obituary of a longtime resident and former bar owner, the mayor of Citrus Heights being recognized as a change-maker in the region, and a high profile local endorsement in the race for…
New owner acquires shuttered Tokyo Buffet building on Greenback Lane
By Mike Hazlip— Records show the Tokyo Buffet building at 7217 Greenback Ln., which has been shuttered since a fire occurred at the site in 2019, has a new owner.
Citrus Heights vice mayor offers words of support for Ukraine
Sentinel staff report– With news of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine fresh in the minds of local council members on Thursday, Citrus Heights Vice Mayor Tim Schaefer and Councilman Bret Daniels both offered brief comments during a Feb. 24…
Citrus Heights to host public workshop on redistricting
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights will hold a public workshop on March 3 at City Hall where community members will have an opportunity to provide input on how boundaries for the city’s five council districts…
‘Brews in the Burbs’ to return to Citrus Heights for 2022
Sentinel staff report– Promising an evening of craft beer tastings, live music, food trucks and backyard games, the Sunrise MarketPlace on Thursday announced its “Brews in the Burbs” event will return to the Sunrise Mall parking lot in…
Kelsee’s Purse thrift shop officially reopens, announces hours
By Mike Hazlip— Kelsee’s Purse thrift shop, which had initially closed its doors for good in January but announced plans to reopen in February, announced its new business hours this week and confirmed it is still open and…
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council member will meet Thursday night to hold several public hearings regarding redistricting and zoning code changes addressing fence heights, residential parking and vehicle storage. The council will also consider approving the placement of a tax…
