Citrus Heights Sentinel

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…

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.




