Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights police chief to leave department next month
Sentinel staff report– In an announcement Thursday the City of Citrus Heights said its police chief, Ron Lawrence, will be leaving the helm of the local department to take a position leading another police department in Southern California.

The story behind Citrus Heights’ newest hot chicken restaurant
By Mike Hazlip— Those familiar with the Armenian Grill House in the Birdcage shopping center near Target might have noticed a new restaurant is now open for business at the location.

Guest Column: Homeless shelters. If we build it, will they come?
By County Supervisor Sue Frost– Over the years, the main concerns of my constituents have remained fairly consistent, occasionally with one receiving more attention than others.

Sunrise MarketPlace PBID renewed with surprising 97% support
Sentinel staff report– Votes from property owners in the business improvement district encompassing Sunrise Mall and surrounding areas were counted during a City Council meeting on Thursday, adding up to a total of 96.84% in support of renewing…

Obituary: Norma Claire Woodruff (1921-2021)
Submitted by Linda Glover– Norma Woodruff passed away peacefully in her home in Citrus Heights, concluding a life of remarkable achievements. Born in Upper Lake, she was a lifelong resident of California, witnessing dramatic growth and changes in…

2020 US Census data has been released. What does it show for Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Long-awaiting data from the US Census Bureau was released on Thursday, following numerous delays related to the coronavirus pandemic.

2021 Recall Election: 3 locations to securely drop off your ballot in Citrus Heights
Sentinel staff report– Beginning Monday, Aug. 16, voters in Citrus Heights will be able to drop their ballots off at three secure locations in Citrus Heights. In-person voting will also be an option at City Hall, beginning Sept.…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: new sales tax, pay increases, shooting
Latest local news briefs include the City Council voting 4-1 in favor of a new compensation structure for city employees, talk of a new sales tax proposal underway, and a Citrus Heights man being identified as the person…

Local nonprofit seeks to make Citrus Heights a better place for dogs, pet owners
By Mike Hazlip— For more than two decades, the Pet Owners Organization of Citrus Heights, or POOCH, has been working to make local parks a better place one bark at a time.

New burger drive-thru owner struggles to hire enough staff to finally open
Sentinel staff report– With construction fencing recently taken down and only a few finishing touches and a final inspection remaining, the franchise owner of a new burger drive-thru in Citrus Heights says he faces one last challenge before…



