Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights councilman proposes ban on city vaccine mandates, passports
Sentinel staff report– Citrus Heights Councilman Bret Daniels on Thursday proposed the drafting of a resolution to prohibit vaccine mandates for city employees and also ban vaccine passports anywhere in the city.

Howl-O-Ween Parade returns to Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— The annual Howl-O-Ween parade, a Citrus Heights tradition for almost a decade, is back after last year’s absence due to pandemic restrictions. The Oct. 16 event drew hundreds of people and pets to Rusch Park…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: vandalism, BEARPAW, obituary
Latest local news briefs include Sylvan Oaks Library facing high incidents of vandalism and crime, BEARPAW planning an expansion in Nevada, and an obituary for a 78-year-old insurance broker who operated for several decades in Citrus Heights.

Opening date set for Rally’s burger drive-thru in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– After years of setbacks and delays, the franchise owner of a new Rally’s burger drive-thru on Auburn Boulevard said Thursday that he’s now hired and trained enough staff to set an opening date of October…

City of Citrus Heights seeks volunteers to help with beautification effort
Sentinel staff report– The City of Citrus Heights is seeking volunteers to participate in a “Community Garden Day” this Saturday at the corner of Greenback Lane and Park Oaks Drive.

Citrus Heights officers recognized during awards ceremony
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Police Department held a virtual awards ceremony Tuesday to honor the actions of some of its officers and also recognize retirements and promotions of various employees.

The Civic Minute: what’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Sentinel staff report– The City Council will hold a study session Thursday evening to discuss selection of a new gateway arch for Auburn Boulevard, followed by…

New police chief talks shootings, crime with business leaders
By Mike Hazlip— Newly appointed Citrus Heights Police Chief Alex Turcotte spoke at a monthly Auburn Boulevard Business Association (ABBA) meeting on Tuesday at Fireside Lanes bowling alley, saying overall crime is down but raising concerns about violent…

Questions surround sudden closure of Starbucks in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Customers looking for their usual morning dose of caffeine will be disappointed to find the Starbucks in the Marketplace at Birdcage has shuttered its doors.

Midway of Fun carnival returning to Citrus Heights this month
Sentinel staff report– The parking lot of Sunrise Mall will once again be home to the Midway of Fun traveling carnival, beginning this Friday and continuing through Oct. 24, 2021.