Citrus Heights Sentinel

Homeowner arrested on arson charges after early morning fire in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip— An early morning fire gutted a home on Locher Way in Citrus Heights on Tuesday leading to the arrest of the homeowner on arson charges — although her fiancé claims it was an accident.

The Lodge coffee house in Citrus Heights a popular spot for regulars
By Mike Hazlip— The Lodge coffee shop on Auburn Boulevard is the kind of place locals know about and out-of-towners only find by accident, but the iconic A-frame building has been a fixture in Citrus Heights for the…

Q&A: What’s with the new yellow border on signals in Citrus Heights?
Sentinel staff report– Residents in recent weeks may have noticed the appearance of a yellow reflective border around many traffic signals in Citrus Heights, causing some to question the reason behind the change.

Citrus Heights News Briefs: Safeway, dance studio, house fire
Latest news briefs include the celebration of a remodel work being completed at a local Safeway store, a Citrus Heights man suffering second-degree burns in a house fire on Wednesday, and a new dance studio being featured on…

Realtor’s Corner: What’s happening with the local housing market this summer?
By Beth Moran– Real estate is currently undergoing a total makeover nationwide and it’s evident our market hasn’t been spared. One of the most impactful factors has been the changing work paradigm. Preliminary data indicates that last year…

Developer proposes three-story apartment complex near Sunrise Mall
By Mike Hazlip— An application for a new three-story apartment complex near Sunrise Mall has been submitted to the city, records show.

Church gets green light for new building on Auburn Boulevard
By Mike Hazlip– The Citrus Heights Planning Commission following a public hearing on Wednesday unanimously approved four resolutions that will allow Pioneer Baptist Church to move ahead with plans for a new campus to be built on a…

National Night Out to resume this year, after pandemic cancellations in 2020
Police and neighborhood groups in Citrus Heights and across the country will once again participate in National Night Out, an annual crime-fighting effort held around the country on the first Tuesday in August.

Residents speak up in support of keeping rabbits at Citrus Heights library
By Mike Hazlip— Following recent efforts by animal rescue groups to trap and re-home rabbits outside Sylvan Oaks Library, several community members…

City’s newest councilman talks schools, fees, mall redevelopment
By Mike Hazlip— Freshman Citrus Heights Councilmember Tim Schaefer during a community presentation on Monday opened up about what it’s been like to serve on the council and also fielded questions on a range of issues, from an…



