Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights News Briefs: strategic planning, 2.9-mile trail, obituary
Latest local news briefs include an update on the city’s 2.9-mile trail project, the passing of another longtime resident of Citrus Heights, and an upcoming city strategic planning workshop.

Driver arrested on DUI charge after truck hits water pipe on Antelope Road
By Mike Hazlip— The driver of a pickup truck was arrested Saturday morning after the vehicle collided with an above-ground pipe assembly at the intersection of Auburn Boulevard and Antelope Road, causing water to shoot nearly 100 feet…

Q&A: Why did Citrus Heights have only one location to vote in person this year?
Sentinel staff report– Reports of voters waiting more than an hour in line at Citrus Heights City Hall on Tuesday led many to conclude that a higher-than-usual voter turnout was underway, but data from the Elections Department indicates…

Community shows support for fallen Marine during procession thru Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— Crowds of people lined both sides of Greenback Lane on Thursday as the funeral procession for US Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee made its way across Citrus Heights.

New monument sign goes up at former site of Studio Movie Grill
By Mike Hazlip— If you haven’t heard of the Citrus Grove shopping center in Citrus Heights, it might be because there was no signage, until now.

It’s September. Who’s hiring in Citrus Heights this month?
By Rylie Friesen– Businesses are hiring in Citrus Heights, with flexible options and pay ranging from minimum wage to salaried positions over $70,000 per year.

Guest Column: Hotel tax is providing valuable funding to local nonprofits
By Sue Frost– One of my favorite things to do as a County Supervisor is support local organizations that give back to the community. Nonprofit organizations fill gaps left by government, providing services and supporting cultural growth in…

Vote Center at Citrus Heights City Hall sees large voter turnout in recall election
By Mike Hazlip— Long lines were seen on Election Day outside City Hall, as voters showed up to vote or to drop off their ballots in the Sept. 14 recall election.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: police, obituary, homeless
Latest local news briefs include a Citrus Heights man being hired to serve as the first police chief in Lathrop, an obituary for a 65-year-old resident, and the City Council recognizing a local man for his work in…

Real Estate Q&A: Did I miss my opportunity?
Guest column by Beth Moran– As a local Realtor people ask me about the market all the time, and the most prominent question recently asked, particularly by sellers, is if their window has closed?