Citrus Heights Sentinel
Citrus Heights News Briefs: Sunrise Mall plan, retirement, theft, re-election
Latest local news briefs include a re-election announcement in next year’s City Council race, plans for redeveloping Sunrise Mall moving forward, retirement of a senior city staffer and a resident reportedly losing $2,500 after his wallet was stolen.
Renovation of 15-acre Citrus Heights shopping center continues
By Mike Hazlip— Framing is now up for a new building in the former Coco’s location at Sunrise Boulevard and Madison Avenue, along with additional construction work throughout the Sunrise Village shopping center.
Guest Opinion: Counties deserve right to veto placement of sexually violent predators
By Supervisor Sue Frost– The rush to release prisoners from our jails and prisons was initially a response to court orders to reduce prison overcrowding, but lately it’s become a radical effort to recast criminals as victims and…
Concern raised over city’s plan for new median islands on Auburn Blvd.
By Mike Hazlip— With funding for the $23 million second phase of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Revitalization Project now secured and plans moving forward, at least one business owner along the corridor is raising concerns about proposed…
New burger drive-thru sees long lines after opening in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Opening day on Tuesday for the new Rally’s burger drive-thru on Auburn Boulevard saw long lines of cars extending into the adjacent bowling alley parking lot, with additional customers lining up at a walk-up window.
Citrus Heights police release suspect photo in 7-Eleven shooting
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Police Department is seeking tips from the public in helping identify the man suspected of shooting a 7-Eleven clerk on Monday night. Police said the suspect is described as a black male…
Suspect at-large after shooting clerk at Citrus Heights 7-Eleven store
By Mike Hazlip– One man was hospitalized and a suspect is at-large after police said a clerk was shot Monday night at the 7-Eleven store at Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard.
Public hearing to be held for Sunrise Mall redevelopment plan
By Mike Hazlip— A public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission on Wednesday, Oct. 20, prior to commissioners voting on whether to forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve the Sunrise Tomorrow Specific Plan…
Harvest festival, car show to be held at Sunrise Mall on Oct. 23
By Mike Hazlip— Sunrise Marketplace has announced a harvest festival and car show slated for Saturday, Oct. 23, outside Sunrise Mall.
Survey finds overwhelming support for steel arch option on Auburn Blvd
Sentinel staff report– During a brief study session on Thursday, Citrus Heights council members opted to direct staff toward pursuing plans for a new gateway arch over Auburn Boulevard after responses from a city survey showed overwhelming support…
