Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights Water District votes 3-0 for new water rates, fees
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Water District’s board of directors on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve a new $10 fee to be added to customer water bills, along with various other water rate and fee increases.

Military surplus store owner seeks to keep history alive in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip– Norca Army Navy Surplus, located at 7512 Auburn Blvd., occasionally brings in customers who are looking to part with military uniforms that date back decades.

Citrus Heights police release vehicle photo, seek tips in homicide investigation
The Citrus Heights Police Department on Wednesday released an image of a dark green Honda sedan that was involved in a Sept. 25 shooting at the Montage Apartments.

Q&A: What’s going on with the Wendy’s on Antelope Road?
By Mike Hazlip— The recent appearance of construction fencing around the Wendy’s at the corner of Antelope Road and Lichen Drive in Citrus Heights has caused passersby to wonder if the restaurant has closed permanently, but a company…

Owner of Citrus Heights military shop searches for clues of father’s wartime service
By Mike Hazlip— Tucked away in a small strip mall on Auburn Boulevard is Norca Army Navy, a store with military surplus equipment, some history, and even a little mystery.

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Due to City Hall being closed Thursday in recognition of Veterans Day, the Citrus Heights City Council will meet Wednesday evening for their regular November meeting with items on the agenda including a study session on funding from…

Portion of Grand Oaks Shopping Center listed for sale
by Mike Hazlip— A five-acre portion of the Grand Oaks Shopping Center on Auburn Boulevard has been listed for sale at $3.95 million, according to commercial real estate listing site LoopNet.

Metro Fire calls for aerial rescue after tree trimmer suffers serious chainsaw injury
By Mike Hazlip— A tree trimmer in Citrus Heights on Monday was seriously injured when the chainsaw he was using lacerated his arm, while he was working 40 feet up in a tree.

Citrus Heights Water District to hold public hearing on fee increases, drought rates
Updated 8:29 p.m., Nov. 9th– Sentinel staff report– A public hearing will be held at the Community Center on Wednesday night as the Citrus Heights Water District considers a new $10 service charge and additional fee increases the…

Final public hearing for Sunrise Mall plan set for Wednesday
Sentinel staff report– After years of planning and discussion, the city’s ambitious plan to guide redevelopment of the nearly 100-acre Sunrise Mall is slated to finally reach the City Council this Wednesday where a public hearing will take…