Citrus Heights Sentinel
Another fire behind Walmart is under investigation. What’s going on?
By Mike Hazlip— Sacramento Metro Fire crews responded to another fire behind the Citrus Heights Walmart store last weekend, making for at least three fires behind the store over the past year. Photos from the scene showed a…
Planter at the end of Fair Oaks Blvd struck again
By Mike Hazlip— Despite changes to the roadway implemented by the city, a planter at the problematic intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Old Auburn Road was heavily damaged after another vehicle collision with the structure Monday night…
2023 Citrus Heights Police Log Spotlight: May 26-June 1
Sentinel staff report– Latest logs released by Citrus Heights Police include grand theft at the Dollar Tree on Lichen Drive, a collision near Greenback Lane resulting in a DUI arrest, a report of indecent exposure at Walmart being…
City approves ‘bold, exciting’ plan to transform Sunrise Mall
Wednesday’s City Council meeting concluded with a cheer, as the city unanimously voted to approve a plan to guide redevelopment of Sunrise Mall and re-zone the nearly 100-acre property to allow for hotels, entertainment, office space, and more…
Citrus Heights Water District votes 3-0 for new water rates, fees
Sentinel staff report– The Citrus Heights Water District’s board of directors on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve a new $10 fee to be added to customer water bills, along with various other water rate and fee increases.
Military surplus store owner seeks to keep history alive in Citrus Heights
By Mike Hazlip– Norca Army Navy Surplus, located at 7512 Auburn Blvd., occasionally brings in customers who are looking to part with military uniforms that date back decades.
Citrus Heights police release vehicle photo, seek tips in homicide investigation
The Citrus Heights Police Department on Wednesday released an image of a dark green Honda sedan that was involved in a Sept. 25 shooting at the Montage Apartments.
Q&A: What’s going on with the Wendy’s on Antelope Road?
By Mike Hazlip— The recent appearance of construction fencing around the Wendy’s at the corner of Antelope Road and Lichen Drive in Citrus Heights has caused passersby to wonder if the restaurant has closed permanently, but a company…
Owner of Citrus Heights military shop searches for clues of father’s wartime service
By Mike Hazlip— Tucked away in a small strip mall on Auburn Boulevard is Norca Army Navy, a store with military surplus equipment, some history, and even a little mystery.
The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Due to City Hall being closed Thursday in recognition of Veterans Day, the Citrus Heights City Council will meet Wednesday evening for their regular November meeting with items on the agenda including a study session on funding from…
Portion of Grand Oaks Shopping Center listed for sale
by Mike Hazlip— A five-acre portion of the Grand Oaks Shopping Center on Auburn Boulevard has been listed for sale at $3.95 million, according to commercial real estate listing site LoopNet.
Metro Fire calls for aerial rescue after tree trimmer suffers serious chainsaw injury
By Mike Hazlip— A tree trimmer in Citrus Heights on Monday was seriously injured when the chainsaw he was using lacerated his arm, while he was working 40 feet up in a tree.
