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…
‘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…
Residents seek to clean up homeless camp behind Citrus Heights condos
By Mike Hazlip— About 56 feet as measured on Google Earth separate a row of storage units for Coventry Square Condominiums from eastbound Interstate 80 in Citrus Heights.
Popular Citrus Heights pizza shop abruptly closes
By Mike Hazlip— After several weeks of abrupt closure without notice, signage for Alonzo’s Pizza Depot on Sunrise Boulevard has now been removed, causing questions from loyal customers about what happened.
Q&A: When will Crumbl Cookies be opening in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Although facing some delays, progress is still continuing for a new Crumbl Cookies bake shop to open in Citrus Heights, taking up a spot in a new commercial building outside Costco and Walmart on Auburn…
Citrus Heights vice mayor tackles questions, talks future of city
By Mike Hazlip— Citrus Heights Vice Mayor Tim Schaefer on Thursday provided residents at a neighborhood meeting with an update on the City Council and a look ahead at some positive changes on the horizon for the city.
Community survey seeks input on homelessness, COVID response
By Mike Hazlip— Sacramento County Supervisor Sue Frost is asking residents of Citrus Heights and surrounding areas to give their input by completing an online survey.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: infrastructure, public hearing, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an obituary of an 85-year-old resident, a second public hearing on redistricting, and Citrus Heights being featured by the League of California Cities for infrastructure improvements on Auburn Boulevard.
