Citrus Heights Sentinel
FBI alleges major drug deal in front of Citrus Heights coffee drive-thru
By Mike Hazlip— The parking lot of a popular coffee drive-thru at a Citrus Heights shopping center was reportedly the crossroads of a drug and gun smuggling operation between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe, according to information recently…
SJHS student wins $500 first place prize for artwork contest
By Sara Beth Williams– San Juan High School graduating senior Brooklyn Wagner won first place in a sticker design contest held by SAFE Credit Union…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: June 2-8
Sentinel staff report– Latest logs released by Citrus Heights Police include a weekend robbery reported at a Bank of America ATM on Sunrise Boulevard, grand theft reported at a residence on Gumwood Circle, an assault-related arrest at McDonald…
Citrus Heights police respond to reports of gunfire Friday night
By Mike Hazlip— Police in Citrus Heights said multiple reports of gunfire from at least two locations were received Friday night, but an investigation found no evidence of a shooting.
Donations sought by Dec. 14th for Citrus Heights ‘Holiday Cheer’
Sentinel staff report– Those wishing to donate gifts or food boxes for the city’s 2021 “Operation Holiday Cheer,” formerly known as the Holiday Referral program, have until Tuesday to do so.
Citrus Heights News Briefs: vaccines, draft maps, obituary
Latest local news briefs include a vaccine clinic to be held at the Community Center on Tuesday, new draft election maps released by the school district and an obituary for a former Citrus Heights Rotary Club president.
New sushi restaurant opens in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– A new sushi restaurant is now open on Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights, featuring traditional Japanese sushi and various hibachi grill entrees.
Little Free Libraries in Citrus Heights under repair after vandalism, theft
By Mike Hazlip— In 2015, a collaborative group of community members and organizations partnered together to install 20 Little Free Libraries around Citrus Heights in an effort to promote reading, but the small boxes have faced vandalism and…
Citrus Heights home featured in national Christmas lights competition
By Mike Hazlip— Colby and Jubilee Christensen’s home at Farmgate Way and Mariposa Avenue draws children of all ages each holiday season, and this year the Citrus Heights couple was featured in a nationally broadcast series.
Citrus Heights Water District moving ahead with $3.5M well project
By Mike Hazlip— While California faces another year of rainfall shortages, the Citrus Heights Water District is moving forward with a $3.5 million plan to add a new well to “increase water supply reliability and long-term price stability.”
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
City Council members will meet Thursday evening for a closed session, followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. to take action on items related to development at Sylvan Corners, a $417,000 request to purchase six police vehicles,…
City seeing ‘a ton of interest’ from developers in Sunrise Mall plans
By Mike Hazlip— With the Sunrise Tomorrow plan for the 100-acre Sunrise Mall property now approved, the city says significant interest is being seen from developers.
