Citrus Heights Sentinel

City seeks input on new ‘gateway’ arch for Auburn Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— The City of Citrus Heights is asking the public for input on three design concepts for a prominent gateway arch to be installed near the Roseville border, as part of an upcoming complete streets revitalization…

Flashing yellow turn arrows are being added in the region. Is Citrus Heights next?
Sentinel staff report– In recent years, the cities of Roseville and Elk Grove have been adding a new “flashing yellow” feature to traffic signals, allowing left turns where it traditionally would have been an illegal left-turn on red.

Eight-bedroom mansion in Citrus Heights seeks buyer for $1.5M
By Mike Hazlip— Million-dollar homes in Citrus Heights? Yes, there’s actually a few on the market right now.

Teriyaki Land closes on Auburn Boulevard
By Mike Hazlip— Teriyaki Land, an area restaurant known for its ever-present “50% off all sushi rolls” banner displayed to passersby on Auburn Boulevard appears to be out of business.

Founder of Citrus Heights Marching Band passes away
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Community Marching Band said in a social media post Wednesday that its founder and program director, Kathy Cook, has died.

Citrus Heights council meeting cancelled for Aug. 26th
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights City Council will not meet for their regularly scheduled second council meeting in August, according to an announcement made earlier this month and also posted on the city’s website.

Mark your calendar for these 4 events coming up in Citrus Heights
By Rylie Friesen- Kids, brides-to-be, job-seekers, and car enthusiasts may be interested in several events coming up in the Sunrise MarketPlace, beginning next month.

Citrus Heights restaurant says ‘impatient’ delivery driver stole tip jar
By Mike Hazlip– Surveillance camera video on Thursday night from a local Citrus Heights eatery shows a man apparently waiting for an order grab a tip jar from the counter and walk out without the order.

See which homes sold in Citrus Heights in July, and for how much
Sentinel staff report– Home sales in Citrus Heights last month included just six homes closing for less than $300,000, with the median sales price being $450,000 for the 104 homes sold in July.

Safety, homelessness rank as top concerns for Citrus Heights residents
Sentinel staff report– Results are in for the city’s latest “Flash Vote” survey of Citrus Heights residents, with respondents indicating their top concerns include safety, commercial vacancies and homelessness.